SportsDay Feb 26, 2019
Reviewing the Stars' trade-deadline moves: Jim Nill deserves credit, but here's why he's still on a short leash
Matthew DeFranks, Stars beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the team in a live chat recently. Here are some highlights.Question: What is your overall assessment of the Stars' deadline moves?DeFranks: First, let's recap the moves: Traded conditional second- and third-round picks to the Rangers for Mats Zuccarello. Those picks could become two first-round picks should the Stars succeed in either the postseason or the offseason. Traded Connor Carrick and a third-round pick to New Jersey for Ben Lovejoy. Earlier this season: Traded Devin Shore to...
Defending Big D Feb 25, 2019
Weekend Wrap: The Trade Deadline Arrives on the Heels of a Crazy Couple of Days
Mats Zuccarello, we hardly knew ye The trade deadline is at 2pm CST. *** At least the weekend wasn’t boring, right? Here’s hoping this isn’t outdated by sunrise. There’s a lot to get through as we wait to see whether the Stars make any last-ditch moves today, so I’ll break things up a bit. Poor choice of words there, perhaps. Dallas acquires Ben Lovejoy for Connor Carrick and a 2019 3rd-round Pick Waking up Saturday, I was expecting Dallas to do something with the defensive group. Forced to guess, I would’ve said Dallas would move Julius Honka and another asset for someone who...
Second City Hockey Feb 24, 2019
Blackhawks host Mats Zuccarello, Stars
The winger will debut for his new team in Chicago. The Blackhawks host winger Mats Zuccarello and the Stars on Sunday at the United Center. Dallas acquired Zuccarello from the Rangers on Saturday night after a 3-0 home loss to Carolina. The Stars sent a conditional second-round pick in the 2019 NHL draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2020 NHL draft. The 31-year-old Zuccarello has 11 goals and 37 points in 46 games this season. He’ll slide into the second line alongside Jamie Benn and center Radek Faksa. The Stars also traded defenseman Connor Carrick and a 2019 third-round...
All About The Jersey Feb 24, 2019
Breakdown of a Good Trade: Ben Lovejoy to Dallas for Connor Carrick & 2019 Third Round Pick
Earlier this morning, the New Jersey Devils traded defenseman Ben Lovejoy to the Dallas Stars for defenseman Connor Carrick and a 2019 third round pick. This post breaks down why was a very good trade, what the Devils will do without Lovejoy, who Carrick is, what the pick could be worth, and more. While the New Jersey Devils lost decisively against Our Hated Rivals today, Devils General Manager Ray Shero had a successful morning. As announced by the Devils, defenseman Ben Lovejoy was dealt to Dallas for defenseman Connor Carrick and a 2019 third round pick. Even nearly twelve hours later,...
The Hockey Writers Feb 23, 2019
Devils Taking a Flyer on Connor Carrick
Early Saturday morning, the New Jersey Devils traded defenseman Ben Lovejoy to the Dallas Stars for a 2019 third-round pick and defenseman Connor Carrick. Lovejoy, 35 years old, has seven points in 51 games and is averaging close to 18 minutes a night. Carrick has four points in 14 games and has struggled to stay […] The post Devils Taking a Flyer on Connor Carrick appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Last Word on Hockey Feb 23, 2019
New Jersey Devils Trade Ben Lovejoy to the Dallas Stars
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to trade defenceman Ben Lovejoy to the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenceman Connor Carrick and a third round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Connor Carrick and a third-round selection in the 2019 NHL Draft. — Mark Stepneski (@StarsInsideEdge) February 23, 2019 Dallas Stars Acquire Ben Lovejoy for Connor Carrick and a Draft Pick The Stars completed a trade Saturday morning with the Devils. Key Players In Lovejoy, the Stars get a 35-year-old stay at...
Defending Big D Feb 23, 2019
Stars Trade Carrick, 2019 3rd Round Pick For Ben Lovejoy, Marginally Upgrade Bottom Of Blueline Rotation
The trade appears to be an upgrade in the bottom of the blueline rotation. The Dallas Stars kicked off their trade deadline today as they made a move to upgrade the bottom pairing of their blueline rotation. Connor Carrick, acquired by the Stars earlier this season from the Toronto Maple Leafs when the depths of their blueline were tested by injuries that saw the team playing 12-men deep on the depth chart, was sent to the New Jersey Devils along with a 2019 third round draft pick for veteran defenseman Ben Lovejoy. The third round pick in the deal seems like a bit of an overpayment for the...
SportsDay Feb 23, 2019
Stars trade Connor Carrick, third-round pick to Devils for defenseman Ben Lovejoy
With two days left before Monday's NHL trade deadline, the Dallas Stars have gotten in on the action, acquiring New Jersey Devils defenseman Ben Lovejoy in exchange for Connor Carrick and the Stars' third-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.Full release from the Dallas Stars is below. This story will be updated. FRISCO, Texas - Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for defenseman Connor Carrick and a third-round selection in the 2019 NHL Draft. Lovejoy, 35, has posted seven points (2-5=7) in...
Sportsnet.ca Feb 23, 2019
Devils acquire Connor Carrick, third-round pick from Stars
The New Jersey Devils have acquired defenceman Connor Carrick and a third-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenceman Ben Lovejoy. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
