Posts About "Julius Honka"
Stars’ Pattern of Frustrating 1st-Round Picks
May 23rd, 2020 The Dallas Stars are once again considered a contender thanks in large part to superstars Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn and Ben Bishop. However, it will be organizational depth that will determine how far the club goes in coming seasons. Second and third-round picks such as Roope Hintz and Esa Lindell have filled important roles, but looking...
Stars' Next Move with Julius Honka
December 2nd, 2019 While the clock wound down closer to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time Sunday, it was becoming increasingly apparent the Dallas Stars’ 2014 first-round draft pick, Julius Honka, was not going to be playing hockey in the NHL this season. Several teams were said to be in the hunt, but when the restricted free agent (RFA) deadline arrived, no...
NHL Rumors: Hall, Oilers, Stars, More
December 1st, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Saturday was a day full of buzz surrounding Taylor Hall and a couple of teams were mentioned in the same conversation. But, did Hall provide any details as to his own situation? Plus, what is the latest on restricted free agents Julius Honka and Jesse Puljujarvi? Devils Listening to Offers on...
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Red Wings, Honka, More
October 10th, 2019 In today's edition of NHL Rumors, are the San Jose Sharks looking to make a move? Will the Detroit Red Wings deal from their defensive depth? And what's the latest on Julius Honka? Plus, the Vancouver Canucks named Bo Horvat captain and Wayne Simmonds had an emotional night in his return to Philadelphia. Related: NHL Rumors:...
NHL Rumors: DeBrincat, Ho-Sang, Oilers, More
October 4th, 2019 In today's NHL Rumors column, are we seeing a shift in how early teams are attempting to extend their restricted free agents (RFAs), plus will the Alex DeBrincat contract affect the 2020 RFA class? How will the Edmonton Oilers handle Adam Larsson's injury? Also, will the Dallas Stars and New York Islanders be able to find trade partners...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Bruins, More
September 22nd, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Montreal Canadiens are still interested in a defenseman from the Dallas Stars, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a long way to go to get Brayden Point signed according to Point's agent, and Edmonton Oilers still have needs in certain positions and one Boston Bruins forward is in a fight to...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Ducks, Oilers, More
September 15th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown there is reactionary news out of Toronto in regards to the Mitch Marner signing. What really happened behind the scenes to help get this deal done? In Edmonton, where everyone is watching Connor McDavid closely, he took part in the first day of training camp. How involved did he get? And, are the Montreal...
Stars Being Tested by Honka Trade Request
September 15th, 2019 Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is likely to get at least a few offers for disgruntled defenseman Julius Honka. After all, many teams are in need of a right-handed, puck-moving defenseman. A lack of demand is not the problem. What is, however, is how the Stars are one of them. Honka's Star Has Fallen Obviously, Honka does...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Stars, Sabres, More
September 2nd, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Dallas where the Stars might be talking to the Montreal Canadiens about a free agent defenseman. There is word out of the Buffalo Sabres neck of the woods that Jason Pominville is done with the team and one Ottawa Senators forward has no desire to leave the organization. Finally, with...
NHL Rumors: Boeser, Honka, Rangers, Trade Candidates, More
August 23rd, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Hockey News released a list of the most likely players to be traded during the 2019-20 NHL season, there is news out of Vancouver that Brock Boeser is looking for a four-year deal worth $7 million annually, and the New York Rangers aren't budging on qualifying offers for two of their restricted free agents....
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets, Blue Jackets, More
July 25th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz out of Montreal where the Canadiens have spoken with a former defenseman, the Winnipeg Jets might look to the Dallas Stars for help on their blue line, the Columbus Blue Jackets likely made a critical error when it came to Sergei Bobrovsky and there's buzz as to who might be the next...
Julius Honka Stifled by the Stars
July 27th, 2018 When the Dallas Stars took Julius Honka 14th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, the thought was that the team was taking a franchise defenseman. At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, his stature certainly doesn't scream NHL defenseman, but his offensive upside earned him some high-praise and the accolade of being one of the best in the 2014...
Wanted: Phil Housley Clone
February 9th, 2018 The 2017-18 Buffalo Sabres season has been an unbridled disaster. On Tuesday night, the boys in blue & gold dropped their fourth straight home game to the Anaheim Ducks. The loss sinks the Sabres further into the netherworld of NHL standings, with a paltry 38 points in 53 games. First-year head coach, Phil Housley, has endured the...
