Patrick Smith

The Hockey Writers Dallas Stars Trial Writer. Avid Stars fan since the 90's.

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Stars Would Enjoy a State Rival With Houston NHL Franchise

November 24th, 2020 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 nor in the surrounding states. In-state rivalries in hockey breed intense matchups. Look no further than the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins, the Los Angeles...

Dallas Stars: Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft Projections

November 16th, 2020 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 franchise will be to fill out their roster in the Expansion Draft. The Kraken get to select one unprotected player from each NHL team except the Vegas Golden Knights, who joined the...

Stars Elate Fanbase With Memorable Playoff Run Amidst Pandemic

November 13th, 2020 Coronavirus is now in its seventh month of bringing the entire world to a halt. COVID-19 has affected millions across the planet. 2020 has been stressful for many as the unpredictability of many factors from the pandemic continues to bog down people's minds. Sports are viewed by many as the great equalizer. At the very least, it allows...

Dallas Stars Have a Strange History With Game Sevens

November 8th, 2020 Say the words Game 7 to any sports fans to get their attention. Game 7 in the NHL usually means exciting action as teams fight to survive for at least one more game. For fans of the other 29 NHL teams, they get to watch without any reservations or stress, but that story is different for fans of the teams in the game. The day is filled...