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Dallas Stars Top Contract Priorities This Summer

Sam Nestler | June 3, 2022

The Dallas Stars have many contracts coming to an end this summer. From experienced players becoming free agents to youngsters on expiring deals (many of which are entry-level), there are…

Canucks Have 3 Free Agent Targets That Will Bring “Sandpaper”

Matthew Zator | May 20, 2022

Speaking with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor on the DFO Rundown, Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford spoke about his team’s need for more “sandpaper” next season. “We…

Dallas Stars Playoff Game Day: Game 4 vs Calgary Flames

Sam Nestler | May 9, 2022

The Dallas Stars look to go up 3-1 in the series in Game 4 at home against the Calgary Flames on Monday night.  Stars-Flames Intensity Will Only Get Higher  The…

Stars’ News & Rumors: Thomas Harley & Practical Jokes

Sam Nestler | March 2, 2022

In this edition of Dallas Stars News & Rumors, Thomas Harleys records career point No.1, and teammates pull a sneaky prank on Michael Raffl.  Harley Hits A Milestone  Sunday’s game…

Dallas Stars Game Takeaways: 2/27/22 vs Buffalo Sabres

Sam Nestler | February 28, 2022

The Stars returned home to take on the struggling Buffalo Sabres on Sunday afternoon. With a win, Dallas had the opportunity to jump into the final playoff spot in the…

Dallas Stars Practice Notebook: 2/8/22

Sam Nestler | February 8, 2022

The Dallas Stars skated on Tuesday [Feb. 8] for the first time since losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Calgary Flames on Feb. 1. They are currently preparing for their…

Stars’ News & Rumors: Injuries, Hintz, and More

Sam Nestler | January 25, 2022

In this edition of Stars’ News & Rumors, some injuries to catch up on, Roope Hintz may be the most dangerous player in the league, and more.  Stars Injury Updates…

Stars Are Finally Ready To Return To Play

Sam Nestler | January 5, 2022

It has been 16 days since the Dallas Stars left the ice with a 7-4 home win over the Minnesota Wild. Since then, they have seen games postponed for cross-border…

Stars’ News & Rumors: Oettinger & Benns’ New Line

Sam Nestler | November 23, 2021

In this edition of Dallas Stars’ News & Rumors, Jake Oettinger shines in his recent call-up and Jamie Benn has found his game with new linemates.  Oettinger Shining in First…

Stars’ Burning Questions: How Will the New Guys Fit In?

Sam Nestler | September 3, 2021

In the second part of our series on burning questions facing the Dallas Stars, we discuss the new faces in the room. Dallas was among the most active teams in…

Flyers’ Fletcher Building for the Future

Colin Newby | April 13, 2021

The Philadelphia Flyers made a series of moves on Tuesday prior to the NHL trade deadline, confirming their position as deadline sellers concentrated on future organizational development beyond the 2020-21…

Austria’s World Juniors All-Time Starting Lineup

Josh Lewis | December 1, 2020

Austria’s upcoming appearance in the top level of the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) will be just its fourth in tournament history. The mountainous country known more for other…

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