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. […]
NOTES: Stars putting past road struggles behind them? Oleksiak struggles in return
Throughout this season the Dallas Stars have been adamant that the 2016-17 season was in the past. It might as well be the team motto, “this is a whole new year.” Whenever a media member asks a question referring to last season, players have gone back to that phrase and used it ad nauseam. Actions […]
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 […]
Hamhuis could return against Avalanche, Oleksiak potentially healthy scratch
FRISCO, Texas — Dan Hamhuis could return to the Dallas Stars lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. Hamhuis missed the past two games with a groin injury and had his first full skate with the team Friday. Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said the team would see how Hamhuis responds in morning skate and if […]
STARS MAILBAG: Goalies, alternating alternate captains, and defensive expectations
After practice on Thursday I asked a couple of players about opening the season against an expansion team. Anything odd about playing a team without any past history? Is it something you even think about on the ice? Devin Shore had a pretty good answer. “You get to be part of a trivia question some […]
Winning job alongside Marc Methot a confidence boost for Jamie Oleksiak
McKINNEY, Texas — For the first time in his career Jamie Oleksiak is entering NHL opening night with roster stability. After bouncing in-and-out of the lineup, playing 119 NHL games in five seasons, Oleksiak is considered one of the top-four defenders and Dallas Stars coach Ken Hitchcock has big plans in mind for the 2011 […]