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 […]
Finding a defense partner for Methot, if not Klingberg then who?
For five years Marc Methot knew exactly who he would play with every game. He was the perfect fit for Erik Karlsson during his time with the Ottawa Senators. Methot’s defensive-minded, physical style worked well with Karlsson’s ability to push the play and drive offense from the blue line.
STARS MAILBAG: Gurianov vs. Nichushkin, defensive prospects, AHL odds and ends
Last week I signed a book deal with Triumph Publishing to write “100 Things Stars Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.” The book is scheduled to come out in October 2018, and it’s going to be a collection of essential stories and memories for Stars fans. Most of the writing will be done […]
STARS MAILBAG: Jumping for goals, how to look at the trade deadline, and much more
I want to start today’s mailbag with a quick video breakdown. Last night Radek Faksa a goal in the second period after completing one of the most unique zone entries I’ve ever seen. If you missed, it here is the play: Faksa goal pic.twitter.com/aNuV14DOkM — steph (@myregularface) March 3, 2017 First Faksa sees the check […]
MORNING SKATE: Ales Hemsky returns to lineup, Greg Pateryn to make Stars debut
DALLAS — Ales Hemsky will return to the Dallas Stars lineup against the New York Islanders on Thursday. Hemsky has only played one game this season, on Oct. 22, and has missed the past five months after having hip surgery around Halloween. “It’s been a while, it’s nice to be with the guys and to […]
New Stars defenseman Greg Pateryn discusses move from Montreal to Dallas
New Dallas Stars defensemen Greg Pateryn held a conference call on Monday after he was traded from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Jordie Benn and a fourth-round pick. On fresh start: I think it’s huge for me. I think it’s a great opportunity and I think it’s exciting to start somewhere fresh. And […]