We are going to dedicate this week’s mailbag to Cody Eakin. I could have dedicated it to the Stars bye week and Ales Hemsky’s solo practices as he works his way back from injury. But the readers have demanded a discussion about Cody Eakin, and we are going to deliver. Let’s get started: @seanshapiro Cody […]
Denis Gurianov keeping open mind while adjusting to life on and off the ice in Texas
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Denis Gurianov left the 2017 World Junior Championship with a bronze medal and 30 hats. The Dallas Stars prospect earned the medal with Team Russia after he scored the game-winning goal in overtime against Sweden in the Bronze Medal Game. The 30 hats were gifts, one for each of his Texas […]
Prospect observations: Matej Stransky's improved skating may lead to NHL opportunity
CEDAR PARK, Texas — If the Dallas Stars hit full seller mode before the trade deadline, Matej Stransky could make his NHL debut this season. The 23-year-old winger has taken major strides in his game over the past 12 months, and he was rewarded a couple weeks ago with a trip to the AHL All-Star […]
Justin Peters enjoying chance for a fresh start with Stars
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Texas Stars equipment manager Brian “Elvis” Garcia made sure that Justin Peters’ pads would match the correct uniform on Friday against the Tucson Roadrunners. Peters was traded to the Stars organization along with defenseman Justin Hache in exchange for Brandon Ranford and Brendan Troock on Feb. 1. All four players in […]
STARS MAILBAG: Trades, drafts, goalies, Back to the Future, and Doc Emrick
I had an interview with NBC Sports broadcaster, and arguably the voice of hockey in the United States, Mike “Doc” Emrick earlier this week. It wasn’t a Dallas Stars-related interview, it was actually about my alma matter Bowling Green [insert joke about the massacre here] and him returning back to campus this weekend. You can […]
Dallas Stars acquire goalie Justin Peters from Arizona Coyotes in minor trade
The Dallas Stars made a minor trade involving minor-league players on Wednesday with the Arizona Coyotes. Dallas sent wingers Branden Troock and Brendan Ranford to Arizona in exchange for goalie Justin Peters and defenseman Justin Hache. “We approached Arizona about potentially making the deal,” Dallas Stars assistant general manager and Texas Stars general manager Scott White […]