The Dallas Stars accomplished what they failed to do during the ill-fated ’16-’17 season: they posted a fourth consecutive victory, and in pointed fashion against a quality team on the rise. Scott Darling got the starting nod in net for the Carolina Hurricanes. The former Blackhawk backup with a career .922 save percentage was acquired […]
Tyler Pitlick embracing new opportunities on Stars penalty kill
DALLAS — Before this season Tyler Pitlick had rarely played shorthanded hockey as a professional. In both the AHL and the NHL, Pitlick’s experience killing penalties had been limited to preseason games and the occasional shift when there was an offensive zone draw late in the kill. But that hasn’t stopped Dallas Stars coach Ken […]
Remi Elie's "made to order" NHL game makes an immediate impact in Stars victory
DALLAS — If not for the contract situation Remi Elie likely would have made the Dallas Stars roster out of training camp. And after two games the Stars made a move and waived Adam Cracknell to make sure Elie would be in the lineup when they hosted the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Stars coach […]
STARS MAILBAG: Discipline with Hitch, high praise for Shore, and Honka to the minors?
Preseason results can be a bit misleading. Last season the Colorado Avalanche went 6-0 in exhibition games, they followed that up with the NHL’s worst regular season record. So diving too deep into preseason stats and results can be dangerous. However, there have been a couple encouraging preseason numbers from the Dallas Stars through five […]
Tyler Pitlick looking forward to fresh start with Dallas Stars
FRISCO, Texas — It was a summer of new beginnings for Tyler Pitlick. For the first time in his career he changed NHL organizations, signing a three-year, $3 million contract with the Dallas Stars on July 1 after six seasons with the Edmonton Oilers organization. He has a “new” surgically repaired knee after a season-ending […]
Dallas Stars 2017-18 player previews: Tyler Pitlick
Editor’s note: This is the first part of a series previewing individual players projected to make the Dallas Stars roster heading into the 2017-18 season. Tyler Pitlick was one of the Dallas Stars more surprising free agent signings this offseason.