DALLAS — This may have been the low point of the Dallas Stars season. While they’ve had longer losing streaks this season, the back-to-back losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings sandwiched around the All-Star break were no-shows. On Tuesday the Kings were bigger, better, and most importantly, actually looked like they […]
MORNING SKATE: Dan Hamhuis set to play in 1,000th NHL game
DALLAS — It’s been a reflective time for Dan Hamhuis. That’s what happens when you’re about to become the 318th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 games played. “It feels pretty special I guess to be in such a small number of guys to get there,” Hamhuis said. “Never expected it going in that […]
For Dan and Sarah Hamhuis, reaching 1,000 NHL games is a family achievement
Dan and Sarah met as 16-year-olds. Dan was new in town, had recently moved to Prince George to play for the Western Hockey League’s Cougars, and because of alphabetical order — Hamhuis and Griffin — had a locker next to Sarah. He was shy and quiet, but was introduced to Sarah through a mutual friend. […]
Stars struggle with “terrible game” before the All-Star break
DALLAS — This wasn’t how the Dallas Stars wanted to go into the All-Star Break. It seemed like everything went wrong in a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. Bounces didn’t go their way, they looked lackadaisical at key moments, and the one line that played well couldn’t finish or catch a […]
STARS MAILBAG: The great Klingberg debate, a trade proposal, and the Jedi order
The mailbag is loaded this week, let’s get started… https://twitter.com/StarsPotter214/status/953725315313995776 For a quick clarification, the NHL doesn’t award the Norris Trophy. It’s voted on by the Pro Hockey Writer’s Association, and John Klingberg is still fighting a perception that he isn’t good defensively — which is untrue. Klingberg also doesn’t play enough minutes for many […]
Stars Come Back Late Against Blue Jackets But Lose in Shootout 2-1
The perfect four game road trip the Stars had envisioned was spoiled in game three against the Columbus Blue Jackets as they beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout. The Stars have to be at least thrilled that they didn’t leave without at least one point in the standings as they forced overtime with […]