Stars coach Lindy Ruff addresses the media after practice Wednesday. The Stars on Wednesday went back to the lines they were running earlier in the season, as coach Lindy Ruff broke up the Benn-Spezza-Seguin line and spread out his scoring … Continue reading
Observations: Stars expect to go to school after their offensive experiments defy hockey logic Tuesday
Ghostbuster Cody Eastwood tries to find the apparitions who defy statistical logic in the Stars’ 6-3 win over Vancouver Tuesday. Watch the highlights here to better understand the thesis below. Daryl Reaugh delves into the science of goaltending in his … Continue reading
He said it: Players, coaches comment after Stars’ 6-3 win over Vancouver Tuesday
Check out the highlights of a highlight-filled game right here. Ralph and Razor bring it to the people here. Nice interview with Kari Lehtonen here. Stars Head Coach Lindy Ruff: On tonight’s game: “We started the game and did … Continue reading
Other Stars’ news: Nichushkin injury update, career milestone for Horcoff
BY MEGAN RYAN / STAFF WRITER Briefly: – Val Nichushkin, who has missed four games with groin and hip soreness, has skated the past two days and could return to practice Wednesday, Ruff said. “If things go well, maybe he … Continue reading
GM Jim Nill confident Patrik Nemeth will ‘be fine long-term’
BY MEGAN RYAN / STAFF WRITER Stars GM Jim Nill said he’s not sure of all the damage that Nemeth suffered in his right arm after getting cut by a skate, but he knows it is extensive. “I know there … Continue reading
Oleksiak isn’t taking ‘do or die’ approach with new opportunities
BY MEGAN RYAN / STAFF WRITER Dallas Stars’ defenseman Jamie Oleksiak is trying not to think about it too much. Considering that the next few games could make or break his NHL career would be more than a little overwhelming. … Continue reading
Morning skate update: Fun with Willie and Glen, plus the kids keep getting chances
Here is Cody Eastwood’s well-crafted morning skate video that boils down the essence of tonight’s game. Lindy Ruff both entertains and educates as he speaks with the gathered media, the conduit to, you, the fan. The Stars will play the … Continue reading
Season-ending injury to Patrik Nemeth creates potential rotation of more young defensemen
Patrik Nemeth is a young defenseman. At age 22, his rise has been pretty impressive. After being called up for the playoffs last season, he appeared to be a regular in the top six, and was playing very well before … Continue reading
Monday practice update: Top line stays together, team gets ready for familiar coaches
Lindy Ruff talks to the media after practice on Monday. Lindy Ruff stayed with the super line at practice Monday. Jamie Benn, Jason Spezza and Tyler Seguin had a banner night Saturday, with Seguin registering four assists and Spezza a … Continue reading
Stars defenseman Patrik Nemeth out for regular season after suffering arm laceration
Defenseman Patrik Nemeth is out for the regular season after suffering an arm laceration Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Stars coach Lindy Ruff said. “Patrik is done for the year, maybe it’s a possibility for the playoffs,” Ruff said. “It … Continue reading
Tyler Seguin named NHL’s first star of the week
Here is the press release: NEW YORK (Oct. 20, 2014) – Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin, Anaheim Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen and Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Oct. 19. FIRST STAR – TYLER SEGUIN, … Continue reading
Stars recall Jyrki Jokipakka from AHL to take place of Patrik Nemeth
The Stars have recalled Jyrki Jokipakka from the Texas Stars to give them an extra defenseman after Patrik Nemeth suffered an arm laceration Saturday and could be out for a good period of time. The Stars already have one extra … Continue reading
He said it: Coaches, players comment after Philadelphia’s 6-5 win over Stars in OT
Quotes after Philadelphia took a 6-5 OT win at American Airlines Center Saturday: Relive a crazy 6-5 OT loss on home ice right here with a video review. Video of Lindy Ruff addressing media after game here. Daryl Reaugh gives … Continue reading
Nichushkin could start practicing this week; Benn, Seguin pushing through tough matchups
Balancing home and road: Last season, Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin had almost even splits between home and away. Seguin had 42 points (18 goals, 24 assist) in 40 home games and 42 points (19 goals 23 assists) in 40 … Continue reading
Morning skate update: Curtis McKenzie to make NHL debut tonight
Watch Lindy Ruff entertain and educate the media after the morning skate here: Cody Eastwood takes you deep inside American Airlines Center this morning and lets you view the inner workings of the Stars. Curtis McKenzie was told on Friday … Continue reading