Defending Big D 15 hours ago
Stars Sign Roope Hintz to 8-Year, $8.45M Extension
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports A key long-term stalwart is under contract for the foreseeable future. The Dallas Stars announced that they re-signed top line center Roope Hintz to a 8-year contract extension worth $8.45 million on average annually. Hintz, 26, was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of this season. His current contract carried a $3.15 million cap hit. Hintz was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the second round of the 2015 NHL draft. Through four seasons in the NHL so far, Hintz has established himself as a top two-way forward in the NHL....
Defending Big D 15 hours ago
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Jason Robertson is Unstoppable
Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports Will Jason Robertson’s point streak ever end? Plus, breaking down the Stars’ 4-1 win, scoring continues to soar around the league, and more. Admit it, you were worried too: Juuuust as I was thinking to myself… “sure, great win for the #Stars, but #Robo’s running out of time to keep his point streak alive…” BOOM the kid don’t miss.#DALvsSTL#TexasHockey https://t.co/SFn4fcDiMs— Jeff K (@jeffk_stars) November 29, 2022 Jason Robertson extended his point streak last night to 16 games, the second longest in Dallas Stars...
Defending Big D Nov 28, 2022
Stars Dominate Blues, Win 4-1
Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports And Jason Robertson extends his point streak. The Dallas Stars visited the state of Missouri for their first game (this season) against long time division rival the St. Louis Blues. The Stars have been having a much better season than the Blues, who are currently outside of the playoff bubble. Scott Wedgewood was a last minute decision for Dallas, he is in net tonight for Jake Oettinger, who was under the weather. First Period Listen, the first period was less exciting than a game between vision rivals really should be, but despite not...
Defending Big D Nov 28, 2022
GAME DAY THREAD: Stars @ Blues (7 PM CT)
The Victory Green Gang looks to squelch the Blues’ 8-2-0 hot streak. GAME DAY: Dallas Stars @ St. Louis BluesLOCATION: Enterprise Center (St. Louis, MO)PUCK DROP: 7 PM CTTV: Bally Sports SouthwestRADIO: 96.7 FM/1310 AM The Ticket
Defending Big D Nov 28, 2022
Monday Links: Takeaways From The Stars-Avalanche Miniseries
Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via What can we learn when these divisional rivals meet twice in one week? Plus, the quarter-season postseason awards, Stars prospects keep on being awesome, and more. The Dallas Stars will have to go through the Colorado Avalanche to hang onto their No. 1 ranking in the Central Division. That much seems apparent, and it will only become more pressing as what may be the most injured roster in the #MDK begins to return to full health. So what can we learn from the past week’s Stars-Avs miniseries? Plenty as it turns out. Beat...
Defending Big D Nov 26, 2022
GAME DAY THREAD: Stars @ Avalanche (8 PM CT)
Photo by Matthew Stockman/ Can the Stars stifle the Avs in their own barn? Let’s find out. GAME DAY: Dallas Stars @ Colorado AvalancheLOCATION: Ball Arena (Denver, CO)PUCK DROP: 8 PM CTTV: Bally Sports Southwest ExtraRADIO: 96.7 FM/1310 AM The Ticket
Defending Big D Nov 25, 2022
GAME DAY THREAD: Stars vs. Jets (7:30 PM CT)
Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Black Friday is here...but for whom? GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg JetsLOCATION: American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX)PUCK DROP: 7:30 PM CTTV: Bally Sports SouthwestRADIO: 96.7 FM/1310 AM The Ticket
Defending Big D Nov 25, 2022
Stars Face Jets in Final Regular Season Matchup
Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via After splitting their first two games, division rivals end their season series way to early. For those of you who decided to hit the road early on Wednesday night, I’m sorry. At least you can catch the last 10 minutes on a game replay. As for the first 50 minutes - I understand why you thought that there were better things to do. Speaking of which, Rick Bowness hockey returns to the American Airlines Center just in time for you to sleep off your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Welcome back chip and chase, keeping play to the outside of...
Defending Big D Nov 24, 2022
Lian Bichsel selected to play for Switzerland at World Juniors, clearing up disagreements from summer
Photo by Bruce Bennett/ After a summer dispute between Lian Bichsel‘s camp and Swiss National Hockey Federation, both parties have cleared things up in order for the young Stars prospect to participate in World Juniors this December. The situation Lian Bichsel, Dallas Stars first round pick from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, has been in with regards to his hockey national federation has reportedly been resolved. Earlier this year, Lian Bichsel was omitted from participating at the World Juniors tournament held in August because of his refusal to participate in...
Defending Big D Nov 23, 2022
Stars Score Five Goals in Third Period, Defeat Blackhawks 6-4
Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via This team, man. This team. The Dallas Stars playing the Chicago Blackhawks at home, the night before Thanksgiving, in 2022, had all the stink of a trap game. It seemed inevitable that this woebegone version of the Hawks would curdle the holiday gravy of the ascendant Stars, especially with Jason Dickinson lining up against his former team. Because it’s the Central Division, and it’s the law, or something. But if you’ve ever actually seen a Stars game, you know better than to tune out before the very end. And with two goals from the...
Defending Big D Nov 23, 2022
GAME DAY THREAD: Stars vs. Blackhawks (7:30 PM CT)
Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via It’s the holiday before the holiday! GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Chicago BlackhawksLOCATION: American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX)PUCK DROP: 7:30 PM CTTV: Bally Sports Southwest ExtraRADIO: 96.7 FM/1310 AM The Ticket
Defending Big D Nov 23, 2022
Stargazing, Episode 189: Puck Luck, Or Puck Hard Work?
Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Why do statistical models hate the Stars? Wes and Mark ask the important questions before the turkey coma sets in. Sure, the Dallas Stars have a good record. They have some great players, and they can beat you in a couple of different ways. But are they actually good? For real? Because some stats suggest they’re...kind of middle-of-the-road-ish. The Victory Green Gang leads the Central Division (still, at this posting) in points, and it also leads the league in shooting percentage. But there’s a lot going on under the...
Defending Big D Nov 23, 2022
Talking ideal defensive combinations and could Dallas really land Patrick Kane? (Around The Stars Universe Vol. 6)
Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Another week, another ATSU! This time, looking at Colin Miller and maximizing the potential of the Stars D-core. Also, is an image of Patrick Kane in Victory Green too far fetched? When the Stars signed Colin Miller during the final hours of the first day of free agency in July, it came with a bittersweet feeling. While Miller was considered a serviceable defenseman in the NHL, this signing all but confirmed the Stars would not be re-signing John Klingberg and instead let him walk for nothing as an unrestricted free agent. Colin Miller...
Defending Big D Nov 23, 2022
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Is Dallas a Cup Contender?
Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Yes. Plus, Robertson continues to dominate, early season trends, and more. For the last several years (at least), the Dallas Stars have had the mindset of “just make the playoffs.” That it doesn’t matter if it’s as a runaway division leader or by squeaking in as a Wild Card — you just need to make the playoffs and you have a shot at the Stanley Cup. Reality, however, shows that the teams that actually win the Cup are almost always members of the so called “Cup Contenders” tier. But luckily for Dallas, they just...
Defending Big D Nov 22, 2022
Oettinger’s Heroics Help Stars Earn A Point In Shootout Loss To Colorado
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Stars lost a close game to a divisional rival, the Colorado Avalanche in a shootout. The Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche squared off tonight for the first time this season in the American Airlines Center for a thriller. In a game where Jake Oettinger stood on his head and Jason Robertson had an unbelievable late-game tally, the Stars walk away with a point from the defending Stanley Cup champions. Avalanche Power Play Converts in the First The first five minutes of the game were a bit back and forth with both teams...
