The Dallas Stars accomplished what they failed to do during the ill-fated ’16-’17 season: they posted a fourth consecutive victory, and in pointed fashion against a quality team on the rise. Scott Darling got the starting nod in net for the Carolina Hurricanes. The former Blackhawk backup with a career .922 save percentage was acquired […]
STARS MAILBAG: Honka, Oleksiak, Hamhuis, Nichushkin chatter, and EBUGs
Every so often I’ll go into what I call my “writing bunker.” I take my laptop to the kitchen table, away from the distractions of my office (there is a TV in there and a big window), put in head phones and listen to Bruce Springsteen music while drinking way too many cups of coffee. […]
Tyler Seguin Scores twice, Stars win third straight
The Dallas Stars held off a winless Arizona Coyotes to sweep the home-and-home series and record their third straight victory in a back and forth game. Dallas top center, Tyler Seguin, continued his strong play and scored two crucial goals in the third period. Dallas began the game with a ceremonial decision in putting Martin […]
Tyler Seguin starting to prove he can be a true No. 1 center
Ken Hitchcock challenged Tyler Seguin. Back in April when he was re-introduced as the Dallas Stars head coach, Hitchcock introduced a new public mandate for the center. Seguin was going to become a true No. 1 center in the Mike Modano mold. He would still get his points, but Seguin would become a winner. He […]
STARS MAILBAG: Confidence in Bishop, juggling forwards, and beating dead horses
At some point last night I was asked on Twitter, “Why is this season any different from last season?” And it’s a fair question. While there was an outside expectation for Dallas to establish itself as a title contender, this team actually has a worse record through four games than the team that finished near […]
Radulov's puck possession skills have Stars excited for the season
Something stood out for Tyler Seguin in the Dallas Stars first preseason game about Alexander Radulov. Sure, the Stars new top line featuring Seguin centering Jamie Benn and Radulov didn’t light up the scoresheet right away, but something about Radulov’s game excited the Stars top-line center.