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 new coaching staff could provide a fresh start for "bubble players" and defensemen
FRISCO, Texas — Changing head coaches is going to have some obvious impacts on the Dallas Stars this season. Ken Hitchcock, who replaced Lindy Ruff, is going to bring in a more disciplined system. There will be more attention to detail and offensive and defensive approaches will be tweaked by assistant coaches Stu Barnes and […]
Dallas Stars announced qualifying offers for pending RFAs
The Dallas Stars have extended qualifying offers to six players, while five players have not been qualified and will become unrestricted free agents on July 1. Radek Faksa, Patrik Nemeth, Jamie Oleksiak, Brett Ritchie, and Gemel Smith have all been qualified and will likely sign with Dallas this summer. Matej Stransky was also qualified, but […]
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 […]
NOTES: Stars go big on defense with Stephen Johns and Jamie Oleksiak
DALLAS — Jamie Oleksiak returned to the Dallas Stars lineup after missing 13 games with a hand injury and was paired with Stephen Johns in a 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. Together, the duo form the Stars largest possible pairing and they had a strong game against Carolina in their own end. “I thought […]