It’s a minor note, but one thing I’ve noticed during the preseason games at American Airlines Center are the seemingly more lively end boards than last season. In Tuesday’s win against the Minnesota Wild there were a couple dump-ins that got away from the goalies, and a couple of those misdirections led to scoring chances. […]
Shore takes advantage of first-line opportunity as Stars top Wild in preseason
DALLAS — With Jamie Benn getting a night off Devin Shore had an opportunity to play on the top line with Alexander Radulov and Tyler Seguin in the Dallas Stars 4-1 preseason win against the Minnesota Wild. “Its an honor,” Shore said. “It’s no secret how talented those two guys are and how hard they […]
Stars Daily September 26: Looking at the depth chart after four preseason games
Throughout the preseason Ken Hitchcock has said the final preseason game on Saturday will be close to his final roster. Sure a couple players could still push for a final spot in that game, but tonight’s home game against the Minnesota Wild is likely the final proving ground before another round of roster cuts. So […]
Stars shutout Blues 4-0, Janmark scores second goal of preseason
Kari Lehtonen made 21 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 4-0 in a preseason game on Saturday. Dan Hamhuis, Jason Spezza, Remi Elie, and Mattias Janmark scored as Dallas improved to 2-1-0 in the preseason, with both of the wins coming against the Blues. Dallas outshot St. Louis 38-21 and dominated […]
STARS MAILBAG: Radulov's locker room impact, defensive questions, and depth
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 […]
Morning Skate: Stars fielding "prove it" lineup in second preseason game
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars second preseason game against the Colorado Avalanche is a “prove it” moment for several of the players suiting up against the Colorado Avalanche. After rolling out a veteran group against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Ken Hitchcock is leaning on a group of younger players, likely AHLers, and […]