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The Hockey Writers Dallas Stars Trial Writer. Avid Stars fan since the 90's. I've worn my Stars jersey to school picture day and Six Flags.

Stars Schedule Obliterated After Winter Storm Slams Texas

February 20, 2021 by Patrick Smith
Miro Heiskanen Dallas Stars

Disaster struck Texas when a massive winter storm engulfed the region last week. Temperatures dropped into the negatives, causing additional problems. Officials declared a disaster zone for every county in …

Read moreStars Schedule Obliterated After Winter Storm Slams Texas

Categories Dallas Stars Tags NHL Schedule

NHL Rivalries Come at a Premium in Upcoming Playoffs

February 17, 2021 by Patrick Smith
Montreal Canadiens' Mike Reilly Boston Bruins' Noel Acciari

Geography is the big divider for NHL teams ever since the 1980s. Rivalries form in the east and west where teams in their conferences see each other far more than …

Read moreNHL Rivalries Come at a Premium in Upcoming Playoffs

Categories Commentary, Previews and Predictions, Top Stories Tags 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Central Division, North Division, Rivalries

Stars’ Offense Shines Despite Quiet Offseason

February 7, 2021 by Patrick Smith
John Klingberg, Dallas Stars, Mats Zuccarello, - Mark Shewchyk

Offseasons in the NHL means it’s time for teams to assess and build around their needs. Players come and go as teams look to improve going into the new year. …

Read moreStars’ Offense Shines Despite Quiet Offseason

Categories Dallas Stars Tags Joe Pavelski, Tyler Seguin

Stars Surge Out of Gate With Electrifying Power Play

January 30, 2021 by Patrick Smith
Dallas Stars Roope Hintz Jamie Benn

Only one NHL team remains undefeated as the first month of action nears its conclusion. The Dallas Stars are off to a 4-0-0 start after amazing performances in their games. …

Read moreStars Surge Out of Gate With Electrifying Power Play

Categories Dallas Stars Tags Anton Khudobin, Joe Pavelski, Ty Dellandrea

Dallas Stars Road Schedule Ravaged By COVID-19

January 22, 2021 by Patrick Smith
Blake Comeaus Dallas Stars

Hockey finally returned last week with all except one of the NHL teams playing multiple games. The Dallas Stars still have yet to play their first game after postponements from …

Read moreDallas Stars Road Schedule Ravaged By COVID-19

Categories Dallas Stars Tags COVID-19

2020-21 Central Division Preview and Predictions

January 12, 2021 by Patrick Smith
Dallas Stars Jamie Benn

The 2020-21 NHL season is just around the corner after several months on hiatus with the 2020 Stanley Cup Final being in September. There are new changes to the league, …

Read more2020-21 Central Division Preview and Predictions

Categories Dallas Stars, Previews and Predictions Tags Central Division

Dallas Stars 2020 Year in Review

January 1, 2021 by Patrick Smith
Dallas Stars Rick Bowness

One of the worst years in recent memory is finally coming to a close. Nearly everyone has been affected by the events of 2020, including the NHL. The shortened regular …

Read moreDallas Stars 2020 Year in Review

Categories Dallas Stars Tags 2020 NHL Playoffs

Dear Santa: Stars 2020-21 Wish List

December 21, 2020 by Patrick Smith
Tyler Seguin Dallas Stars

Christmas joy is making its way through the hearts of NHL fans as jerseys, championship gear, and tickets nestle their way under the tree. Some may look out their windows …

Read moreDear Santa: Stars 2020-21 Wish List

Categories Dallas Stars Tags Anton Khudobin, Ben Bishop, Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin

Changing the NHL Playoff Format

December 14, 2020 by Patrick Smith
St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly Dallas Stars' Blake Comeau Radek Faksa

The 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs were the most unprecedented in league history. COVID-19 drastically altered the entire format to hold a fair end to an unforeseen, premature regular season conclusion. …

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Categories Commentary Tags 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Dallas Stars 2020-21 Season Expectations

December 2, 2020 by Patrick Smith
Roope Hintz Dallas Stars

The COVID-19 pandemic is still sweeping the nation, which has resulted in no details of the 2020-21 NHL season becoming set in stone. Speculation runs rampant in the discussions that …

Read moreDallas Stars 2020-21 Season Expectations

Categories Dallas Stars, Previews and Predictions Tags 2021 NHL Playoffs, Ben Bishop, Tyler Seguin

Stars Would Enjoy a State Rival With Houston NHL Franchise

November 24, 2020 by Patrick Smith
Dallas Stars Rick Bowness

The Dallas Stars are currently the loneliest team in the NHL. They are no strangers to rivalries, but each is several states away. No other NHL team resides in Texas …

Read moreStars Would Enjoy a State Rival With Houston NHL Franchise

Categories Dallas Stars Tags Houston Aeros, Rivalries

Dallas Stars: Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft Projections

November 16, 2020 by Patrick Smith
Anton Khudobin Dallas Stars

The Seattle Kraken will become the next franchise to join the NHL for the 2021-22 season, bringing the number of teams up to 32. Their first step as a new …

Read moreDallas Stars: Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft Projections

Categories Dallas Stars, Seattle Kraken Tags Anton Khudobin, Joe Pavelski, Seattle Expansion Draft
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