Here is the press release: FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Stars announced today a series of changes to the team’s television schedule. Six contests, previously scheduled to be televised on FOX Sports Southwest, will now be broadcast on TXA-21, with … Continue reading
Wednesday practice update: Forward juggling could be interesting on weekend, Ruff he says he loves the Superline
Lindy Ruff addresses the media after practice here. The Stars practiced today in McKinney, one of their annual visits to the suburban rinks, and created plenty of fun for an audience of elementary school kids. Afterward, coach Lindy Ruff weighed … Continue reading
Stars send Curtis McKenzie back to the AHL
This is presumably to get him playing. He’s been a healthy scratch lately. It could also mean that Valeri Nichushkin is close to ready. Here is the press release: FRISCO, Texas -Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that … Continue reading
Ratings reports: Stars, Mavs, World Series
Busy night on the DFW sports scene Tuesday. Some numbers: World Series Game 6 on Channel 4 — 5.9 Mavericks-Spurs season opener on TNT — 5.4 Blues-Stars on Fox Sports Southwest: — 1.0
Observations on a 4-3 OT loss to St. Louis: Stars need to learn how to use their claws the right way
Lots of great videos from Hockey Fights Cancer night at AAC Tuesday. First, here is the opening puck drop in which longtime locker room security man Don Widdicombe is honored. Then, here is an emotional in-arena video with television broadcaster … Continue reading
He said it: Players and coaches comment after St. Louis beats Stars 4-3 in overtime Tuesday
Stars Head Coach Lindy Ruff On the team’s play tonight: “We’re this close to completing the deal. I thought we started a little bit tentative and gave them too much respect. Then it was pedal-to-the-metal for 50 minutes. We made … Continue reading
Fans get to vote for Benn brothers burgers at Hard Rock Cafe Wednesday
Brothers Jamie and Jordie Benn will unveil their own burgers Wednesday at the Hard Rock Café in Dallas at 6 p.m. Fans will be able to vote which burger they like better. Former Stars teammate Steve Ott was asked what … Continue reading
Stars honor security guard on Hockey Fights Cancer Night
The Stars celebrated Hockey Fights Cancer Night Tuesday with several fund-raising initiatives and also honored Don Widdicombe, who has served as the team’s locker room security officer since 1997. Widdicombe was diagnosed with advanced stage prostate cancer in October 2013 … Continue reading
Sceviour’s slow start could be turning around soon
Colton Sceviour hasn’t had the best start to his first full season in the NHL, but he’s confident that he can make the best of it. The 25-year-old winger has worked through five AHL seasons to get his big break … Continue reading
Morning skate update: Discipline and structure of Blues could be just what Stars need right now
Cody Eastwood takes you inside the American Airlines Center to get the vibe of the morning skate here. Lindy Ruff addresses the media here. Ken Hitchcock teams are disciplined and detailed, and that might be just what the Stars need … Continue reading
Scouting report: What to know ahead of Tuesday’s showdown with the St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues (3-3-1, 7 points) at Dallas Stars (4-2-2, 10 points) 7:30 p.m. today. On TV: FSSW. On radio: KTCK-AM (1310) Click here for TV/Radio listings. STORYLINE: The Stars are trying to find the puck possession game that helped them … Continue reading
Monday practice update: Gonchar, Nichushkin practice, but not close to return; Ruff talks Lindback
Lindy Ruff addresses the media after practice here. The Stars on Monday returned to the practice ice after having Sunday off. Lines were basically the same, although Sergei Gonchar (ankle) and Val Nichushkin (hip/groin) returned to a regular practice for … Continue reading
Observations: Stars might have to make a decision on Anders Lindback much earlier than they would have liked
Cody Eastwood takes you inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum one last time for another wild game between the Stars and the Islanders. Daryl Reaugh has a somber message after a 7-5 loss in his video vlog thingee here. Lindy … Continue reading
Morning skate update: Anders Lindback expected in goal, lineup should stay the same on back-to-back
Daryl Reaugh bids an emotional adieu to the Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, as the Stars prepare to play their last game in Uniondale, N.Y. Lindy Ruff with some good insights from the morning skate (just not on the goaltending). UNIONDALE, … Continue reading
Scouting report: What to know ahead of Saturday’s Stars-Islanders game
Dallas Stars at New York Islanders 6 p.m. Saturday TV: FSSW Radio: KTCK-AM (1310) Storyline For all of their improvements last season, the Stars still were 4-8-1 on the second night of back-to-back games. Much of the discussion for that record revolved around … Continue reading