When word surfaced that Colton Point had a legitimate chance to make the Canadian Team for the 2018 World Junior Championships the folks at Bauer Hockey reached out about putting together a special set of pads for the Dallas Stars prospect. “It was pretty cool, they came to me and asked me what I’d like […]
For Stars defensive prospect Joseph Cecconi playing simple is secret to success
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Joseph Cecconi likes blending into the background. With both his personality and his play on the ice, the Dallas Stars prospect and University of Michigan defenseman is at his happiest when no one notices him. “I don’t need the flash and flare, that’s for those two-way defenseman,” Cecconi said. “I like […]
STARS MAILBAG: The great Klingberg debate, a trade proposal, and the Jedi order
The mailbag is loaded this week, let’s get started… Why does it seem the NHL is not giving Klingberg the Norris y’all he deserves, it feels they have their favorites and don’t care about progress — ryan salome (@StarsPotter214) January 17, 2018 For a quick clarification, the NHL doesn’t award the Norris Trophy. It’s voted […]
Dallas Stars Call-up 101: Dillon Heatherington
With Marc Methot out for at least two more weeks, the Dallas Stars recalled defenseman Dillon Heatherington from the Texas Stars on Saturday. Heatherington isn’t going to play against the Colorado Avalanche. But what can we expect from the defenseman if he’s pushed into lineup by injury or if the Stars coach Ken Hitchcock elects […]
STARS MAILBAG: Figuring out proper roles for Brett Ritchie and Devin Shore
Before we got into today’s mailbag, I wanted to share a couple quick thoughts. (And would love to hear reader feedback in the comments on this or anything in the mailbag). 1. Why don’t we see more minor-league conditioning assignments in hockey? Sure, it’s not like baseball where a team can send a player to […]
Dallas Stars viewing guide to the 2018 World Junior Championship
The 2018 Word Junior Championship starts on Tuesday in Buffalo. For the Dallas Stars it’s a particularly intriguing tournament this year. The Stars have six prospects in the tournament, including a trio of first-round picks. Here is the team-by-team viewing guide for Stars fans heading into the tournament. Team USA The Americans have never won […]