DALLAS — With the trade deadline less than 24 hours away a new wrinkle surfaced on Tuesday when it was revealed that Patrick Sharp, a pending unrestricted free agent and potential trade target, is dealing with an undisclosed injury. “Yeah, I’ll discuss that more tomorrow,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said. “Right now, I’ll talk […]
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Stars GM Jim Nill discusses trading Johnny Oduya to the Blackhawks
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill discussed the trade with the Chicago Blackhawks for Mark McNeill and a fourth-round pick in exchange for Johnny Oduya. On trading Oduya “Well, Johnny’s a UFA and with the situation of our team I think it’s important for us to get the most assets we can. Johnny’s been a […]
Stars trade Johnny Oduya to Blackhawks for Mark McNeill and a fourth-round pick
Dallas Stars have traded Johnny Oduya to the Chicago Blackhawks for Mark McNeill and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft. Dallas retains 50 percent of Oduya’s salary. The pick becomes a third-round selection if Chicago reaches the conference finals. Here is the official release: DALLAS, Texas – Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill […]
Wrong Side of the Red Line Podcast: Trades are happening
The Dallas Stars have gone into full seller mode, and have already traded Jordie Benn and Patrick Eaves. The Jordie Benn trade was actually announced while we were filming the podcast on Monday. Ryan Satkowiak and I discussed that and more during the most recent episode of Wrong Side of the Red Line: A Dallas […]
MORNING SKATE: Hemsky may play Thursday, Cracknell and Janmark ahead of schedule
DALLAS — There was positive injury news out of the Dallas Stars morning skate on Tuesday. Mattias Janmark skated with the team for the first time this season, an encouraging sign that he may play again after having surgery on his knee due to Osteochondritis dissecans, a genetic disease that impacts the blood flow to […]
Brett Ritchie taking lessons from Jason Spezza and Patrick Sharp to heart
Editor’s note: Wrong Side of the Red Line posts an in-depth feature each Monday for Patreon supporters. Interested in subscribing? Follow this link, or click the “subscribe here” on the menu above. Those who have already subscribed can login and continue reading. Brett Ritchie is always looking for more information. Whenever he gets a chance, the […]