SportsDay 12 hours ago
Bill Guerin named new Wild GM, becomes latest ex-Star employed by Minnesota this offseason
For the third time this offseason, another former Stars player is joining the Minnesota Wild. On Wednesday, the Wild announced former Stars winger Bill Guerin as their new general manager, joining Mike Modano and Mats Zuccarello as a trio of ex-Stars to take their talents to "The State of Hockey."After a career-high 41-goal season in 2001-02 with the Boston Bruins, the Stars signed Guerin to a five-year contract. Guerin struggled in his first year in Dallas despite the team having success under first-year coach Dave Tippett en route to a 111-point season which earned them the President's...
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SportsDay 10 hours ago
Inside the offseason training program and the gym that helped build Stars center Tyler Seguin
Editor's note. This story was originally published on Nov. 15, 2018.TORONTO -- Tucked away in the north end of a high school rink in Toronto, 5 miles removed from the Scotiabank Arena and in relative anonymity in the suburbs, is the starting point for one of Tyler Seguin's longest relationships in hockey.A pair of doors located beyond the goal at St. Michael's College School leads to an unimpressive but integral setup for Seguin each summer. They reveal a small weight room, painted red on the bottom half of the walls, white on the top half and connected by a metal ceiling that looks more like...
SportsDay Aug 20, 2019
Finland, loose laces and dull blades: How Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen developed into an elite skater
Editor's note: This story originally published at on Jan. 24, 2019. On a fall Thursday morning in Boise, Idaho, in the unblemished shine of a new season, the shadow of past failings and the promise of a new savior, Miro Heiskanen arrived. He was the teenager from Finland too prized to part with in trade negotiations, whose adolescence radiated through his boyish face and soft-spoken voice. Heiskanen was the 19-year-old present the Stars were waiting to unwrap, to see if his skills could translate to the NHL and if he could become the next great Dallas defenseman.He unfurled his skillset...
The Hockey Writers Aug 20, 2019
Stars Will Need Khudobin to Step up Again
For as much as Ben Bishop deserves praise for his Vezina-worthy 2018-19 season, it has unfortunately cast a shadow over his number two, Anton Khudobin. Yes, the Dallas Stars regularly highlighted Khudobin’s contribution, but the Khazakhstanian netminder’s performance warrants recognition on a national level. The Stars would have struggled to secure a playoff spot without […] The post Stars Will Need Khudobin to Step up Again appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Mercury News Aug 20, 2019
With Pavelski gone, who will lead Sharks into new season and era?
The Sharks made a business decision to let Pavelski walk to the Dallas Stars, but he leaves a vacuum, and that's not the only question for the 2019-20 team.
SportsDay Aug 19, 2019
Ex-Stars forward Valeri Nichushkin signs deal with Colorado Avalanche
A familiar face the Dallas Stars parted ways with this offseason has found a new home within the Central Division.On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced the signing of former Stars forward Valeri Nichushkin.Nichushkin signed a one-year deal worth $850,000, per Stephen Whyno of The Associated Press.A once-promising career in Dallas ran its course when the Stars placed former first-round pick on waivers in June for the purpose of buying out his contract. Nichushkin finished last season with zero goals in 57 games and carried a $2.95 million cap hit for the final year of his contract next...
The Hockey Writers Aug 19, 2019
Meet the New Stars: Joe Pavelski
After losing to the St. Louis Blues in double overtime of Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals, general manager Jim Nill made it his goal to add depth to the Dallas Stars’ forward lines. A few quick calls later netted him Joe Pavelski, the former captain of the San Jose Sharks. Shortly after, Pavelski […] The post Meet the New Stars: Joe Pavelski appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
SportsDay Aug 18, 2019
NHL Network: Stars' Miro Heiskanen, John Klingberg sit among the league's top 20 defensemen
The Dallas Stars are lucky enough to boast two of the top 20 defensemen in the National Hockey League, according to NHL Network.Miro Heiskanen and John Klingberg both made the cut in the network's list of top 20 NHL defensemen on Sunday. Klingberg was the higher finisher of the two at No. 12. Heiskanen checked in at No. 17.Klingberg led the charge among Dallas defensemen during the 2018-19 season with 45 points -- 10 goals and 35 assists -- in 64 games played. Heiskanen, in a breakout rookie season, played in all 82 games of the regular season en route to 12 goals and 21 assists for a total...
SportsDay Aug 15, 2019
Matthew DeFranks answers Stars questions at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; ask yours now
Matthew DeFranks, Stars beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answers your questions about the team in a live chat starting at 1 p.m. Friday.Ask your questions by signing into the ScribbleLive module below and he will have them for consideration.
The Hockey Writers Aug 14, 2019
Can Stars’ Sekera Stay Healthy and Strengthen the Blue Line?
Coming off a tumultuous two years, Andrej Sekera will be given the opportunity to make a difference on a well-balanced defensive unit of youth and veteran grit. The 33-year-old Slovak was signed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Dallas Stars in July as part of a trio of free-agent acquisitions. Joining Corey Perry […] The post Can Stars’ Sekera Stay Healthy and Strengthen the Blue Line? appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Aug 13, 2019
Stars Must Limit Expectations, Ice Time for Perry
It’s odd to think of Corey Perry as an ex-star, but that’s exactly what he is. Oh, he may have just signed with the Dallas Stars, but, as an ex-Hart Memorial Trophy winner (2010-11) coming off a 10-point season, Perry is not the top-line player he once was. The Stars must realize just that with […] The post Stars Must Limit Expectations, Ice Time for Perry appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
SportsDay Aug 12, 2019
Are Dallas Stars contenders after busy offseason?
The image of Jamie Benn coming inches away from eliminating the St. Louis Blues in game seven of round two is going to be one that sticks in the minds of fans for a minute. Already as the 2020 (!!!) season approaches the Stars being "inches away" from eliminating the eventual Stanley Cup winners is being used as a way to take the measure of the state of the franchise. Logically, they must be mere inches away from being a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, yeah?Maybe.Let's take as much bias as we can take out of this for the moment by doing some simple math using Evolving-Hockey's Goals Above...
SportsDay Aug 9, 2019
This part of Joe Pavelski's skill set could help the Stars improve their offense in 2019-20
Before the Stars signed Joe Pavelski to a three-year contract worth $7 million annually, coach Jim Montgomery dissected the film. Video coach Kelly Forbes assembled all 38 of Pavelski's goals into a package that Montgomery could sort through by strength and analyze the clips.The broad takeaway was simple: The Stars needed Pavelski's scoring, and the variety of ways he can do so. The other conclusions were more nuanced: how he positioned his body, how he drove the net, the surprising effectiveness of his one-timer and what particular areas of the game Pavelski's skills could help the Stars,...
SportsDay Aug 8, 2019
Is Stars center Tyler Seguin among the elite players at his position in the NHL?
The month of August is undoubtedly the most quiet one on the NHL calendar. Free agency is essentially wrapped up, and training camp doesn't begin until Sept. 13. During this period, hockey fans and experts alike try to pass the time by doing exercises such as predicting point totals, forecasting next season's playoff bracket, and creating lists of the top players in the league for everyone to debate. NHL.com has done just that, as they have begun releasing their annual lists of the top 20 players at each position in the league, with centers coming first. The top of the list comes as no...
The Hockey Writers Aug 8, 2019
How the Dallas Stars Turned Insult into Success
The front office of any NHL franchise can make or break a team. They are tasked with acquiring a group of athletes with the ultimate goal of taking home Lord Stanley’s Cup each season. A front office makes the necessary moves for the better of the team whether it be for financial gain or not. […] The post How the Dallas Stars Turned Insult into Success appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
