The Dallas Stars don’t want Kari Lehtonen to act like a back-up goalie. Even as he’s stepped into a more traditional back-up role, the Finnish goalie prepares like he’s the starter. He puts in extra work each day with goalie coach Jeff Reese, and he prefers to let his play — as cliched as this […]
Stars Daily October 9: Waiver watch with Adam Cracknell
The Dallas Stars put Adam Cracknell on waivers on Sunday. It’s a move that was made to create some roster flexibility and likely means that Julius Honka will make his season debut against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. The Stars may need another forward before Tuesday. Martin Hanzal is dealing with a lower-body injury, […]
Cody Eakin finally finds back of the net, secures Gordie Howe hat trick in 7-6 win
Cody Eakin was always going to be the center of attention against the New York Rangers. The last time the teams played Eakin barreled over Rangers’ goalie Henrik Lundqvist and was suspended four games for the infractions. Eakin fought Chris Kreider in the second period to put an end to any animosity. He also scored […]