Fans and media members are going to get a bit of an information overload this season with Ken Hitchcock coaching the Dallas Stars. While Lindy Ruff was more reserved and kept things close to the vest, for example he would never even discuss starting goalies, Hitchcock enjoys sharing information. He likes to have lengthy chats […]
Wrong Side of the Red Line Podcast: Mike McKenna on music, food, goaltending, and a tribute to Dimebag Darrell
I wanted to add another element to the podcast this season and include more player interviews. After sitting down with Mike McKenna on Thursday I think it’s off to a great start. In a wide-ranging conversation McKenna discussed everything from the music selection at American Airlines Center, a deep dive into goaltending techniques, goalie equipment, […]
STARS MAILBAG: Radulov's locker room impact, defensive questions, and depth
The mailbag is loaded this week and I can’t think of a worthy intro at this moment, so let’s get started… Comment from discussion Mailbag, time for questions. Alexander Radulov is the type of player you want on your hockey team, and that has nothing to do with his all-world skill. Both on and off […]
September 22 Stars Daily: Don't overreact to a preseason loss by the "B Team"
The Dallas Stars lost 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night and you shouldn’t overreact to the loss. For one, you should never overreact to any preseason results, in the grand scheme of these things these games don’t count. You also have to look at the Stars lineup, which heavily relied on likely AHL […]
Roope Hintz scores as Stars fall to Avalanche 5-1 in preseason
The Dallas Stars lost their second preseason game 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Roope Hintz scored the Stars lone goal during a 5-on-3 power play in the third period. After using a more veteran lineup on Tuesday the Stars had a lineup filled with AHL players and fringe NHLers on Thursday. On the […]
Morning Skate: Stars fielding "prove it" lineup in second preseason game
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars second preseason game against the Colorado Avalanche is a “prove it” moment for several of the players suiting up against the Colorado Avalanche. After rolling out a veteran group against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Ken Hitchcock is leaning on a group of younger players, likely AHLers, and […]