SportsDay Jun 14, 2019
Will Jim Lites' comments impact Dallas Stars ability to sign free agents?
Free agency is around the corner. The St. Louis Blues hoisted the Stanley Cup, reminding us all of the cruel puck luck that struck Jamie Benn in overtime of game seven a mere month ago. With any luck at all on the open net wrap around he missed, St. Louis doesn't hoist the Cup. We all know it. He knows it. Potential acquisitions know it. They know how close the Stars were to being in the Western Conference Final. So, the Stars should be a prime free agency destination, right? I'm not sure.If you're a free agent looking for the best chance to win you probably want a team with a good younger...
Defending Big D Jun 14, 2019
Friday Links: Impact-Tested
From Jamie Langenbrunner to Jamie Benn, The Athletic picks the 19 who mattered most. Plus, the preseason schedule, offseason questions, and more. The NHL Entry Draft is still a week away, so it seems like a good moment to reflect on the players who have made Dallas Stars history, and what made them so special. So as part of a summer series at The Athletic, Sean Shapiro, Bob Sturm and Saad Yousuf have chosen the 19 biggest impact players in Stars history – from Jamie Langenbrunner to Jamie Benn. Bob takes on the task of summing up Mike Modano’s contribution not just to the organization,...
SportsDay Jun 8, 2019
Breaking down the comparable contracts and other factors for Mats Zuccarello's next deal
Mats Zuccarello fit with the Stars. After he was traded from the Rangers to Dallas at the trade deadline for a pair of conditional draft picks, Zuccarello instantly developed chemistry and conjured creativity in the team's top six.Almost four months later, he still fits with the Stars. His playmaking ability added another dimension to the Stars offense both at even-strength and on the power play, and could again be the piece the team adds to deepen their top six behind Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Alexander Radulov and Roope Hintz.There's just the pesky contract he now has to sign.Zuccarello...
Defending Big D May 27, 2019
Dallas Stars End-of-Season Grades: The Top Six
At one point a glaring weakness, the Stars’ top-six forward group finally came together by season’s end. It’s hard to evaluate the Dallas Stars’ top six forwards for the 2018-19 season. In reality, the “top six” can be divided into three distinct groups — the top line trio of Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and Alexander Radulov; the second line in the postseason consisting of Jason Dickinson, Roope Hintz, and Mats Zuccarello; and the revolving cast of characters that made up the second line throughout the regular season. We’ll start with the constants, which is the 14-91-47 trio....
Defending Big D May 23, 2019
Thursday Links: Jamie Benn, Man Of Mystery
The Captain is still an enigma after all these years. Sean Shapiro can tell you why, sort of. Plus, the Stars are storming the Fan Choice Awards, Klingberg and Faksa take on the IIHF Worlds quarterfinals, and more. Time flies: Jamie Benn has just completed his 10th season with the Dallas Stars. During that time, he’s evolved from a Mike Modano apprentice, to the rallying point for both team and fans, to the high-profile target of a profane front-office diss. Which Benn will prevail? For his latest article Sean Shapiro goes back to “Sochi Benn” – the Benn who took the 2014 Winter...
Defending Big D May 19, 2019
The Dallas Stars as Game of Thrones Characters
The North Stars Remember... With the series finale of Game of Thrones set to air this evening, it is almost impossible to get away from all the coverage around the event. Will Danaerys or Jon Snow end up on the Iron Throne? Will Ned Stark make a shocking return from the grave? Will Westeros still be intact when the credits roll? Who knows! What we do know is that there are not enough articles comparing hockey players to Game of Thrones characters. Let’s dive into who the Dallas Stars players would be in Westeros. Jamie Benn — The Night King He rarely says a word outside his own ranks,...
