When Jason Dickinson didn’t make the NHL roster out of training camp he took a simple message away from Dallas Stars training camp. It’s time to dominate at the AHL level. After getting a taste of the NHL last season and being one of the final cuts this season, the 22-year-old center knows that he’s […]
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 […]
Stars Daily September 29: Remi Elie gets a seat upgrade
Throughout training camp RJ Umberger had a stall in the Dallas Stars locker room at the practice facility in Frisco. While it was always a long shot for Umberger to make the team as a tryout player, it was a nod of respect to an NHL veteran and former Ken Hitchcock disciple. When Umberger was […]
MORNING SKATE: Stars rookies trying to make most of opportunity in final two games
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars held a highly-optional morning on Thursday that only 12 skaters and two goalies participated in. The group of skaters was mostly rookies or younger players (Adam Cracknell being the exception), while Antoine Roussel and his injured hand also joined them for a bit. With just two games remaining, the younger […]
Julius Honka gets first NHL goal as young Stars shine in 3-2 overtime victory
DALLAS — Before the third period started a couple teammates told Julius Honka it looked like he would get his first NHL goal on Tuesday night. It turned out to be the game winner as Honka blasted home a shot from the slot with 1:15 remaining in a 3-2 overtime victory. The goal was an […]
Prospect Notes: Dickinson still working way back from hip surgery; it's time to call up Honka
CEDAR PARK, Texas — The Dallas Stars are used to dealing with hip injuries. The Stars have had a laundry list of players undergo surgery on their hips including Jamie Benn, John Klingberg, and Ales Hemsky. Curtis McKenzie also had hip problems during the 2015-16 season but never had surgery. It’s a difficult injury and […]