Reports surfaced this week that Houston could be a future destination for an NHL franchise. Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has recently met with the NHL to discuss bringing a second team to Texas, and after the former owner — Les Alexander — essentially killed off hockey in Houston, there is hope amongst hockey fans […]
The Upset
Stars Daily November 17: Ben Bishop honored in return to Tampa
Ben Bishop had a rough night in Tampa Bay on Thursday as the Dallas Stars lost 6-1 to the NHL’s best team. While he lost, it was a homecoming of sorts for the big goalie. Bishop played for the Lightning from 2012 to 2017 and holds most of the franchise goaltending records. During the first […]
The Rule 5 Draft: How Does That Work?
MLB’s Rule 5 Draft is, in essence, a way to keep teams from stashing minor leaguers in their system forever without any hope of them advancing to the big leagues. It’s an interesting wrinkle in the player development system, and it makes for some interesting intrigue in the long winter of the baseball offseason. The […]
Lightning strike Stars 6-1 behind four points from Stamkos
Heading into the third and final game of this east coast stint, the Dallas Stars found themselves facing their stiffest competition of the trip, and, perhaps, of the year. The Tampa Bay Lightning (14-2-2) have been playing like the best team in the NHL and show no signs of slowing down any time soon. The […]
Roope Hintz surpassing early expectations during rookie season with Texas Stars
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Roope Hintz could have struggled in the AHL this season and it would have been understandable. The 20-year-old is playing his first full professional season in North America. The prospect tournament in Traverse City were his first games on a smaller ice surface since 2013, and there was a real curiosity […]
Stars Daily November 16: Texas Stars, prospects, and the AHL vet rule
Stephen Meserve covers the Texas Stars for 100 Degree Hockey joined me for the podcast on Wednesday afternoon. We discussed the Texas Stars season, prospects playing in Cedar Park, and the AHL veteran rule. You can check out the podcast here: Housekeeping Notes – The mailbag comes out tomorrow. You can still submit your questions […]