In the last display of Stars hockey, Jake Oettinger was the star of the show. There had been “welcome to the NHL” moments — standing on his head in Colorado on Feb. 15 or outdueling future Hall of Famer Marc-Andre Fleury in Chicago on Feb. 18 — but a .954 save percentage over a seven-game … Read more
As today’s 5:00 pm ET deadline for teams to file for club-elected player salary arbitration came and went, the Winnipeg Jets apparently chose not to file for arbitration with forward Pierre-Luc Duboissays Murat Ates of The Athletic (subscription required). The decision didn’t appear as much of a surprise given Dubois’ and the Jets’ situation, and … Read more
Today we look at each NHL team’s biggest need going into the 2022 NHL Draft. Biggest need, in this context, doesn’t mean the immediate need on the big club’s roster. This is not about filling needs for the 2022-23 NHL season. The purpose of this from an NHL Draft perspective is to examine a club’s … Read more
3:30 p.m.: The teams have made the trade officialwith the Sabers acquiring Bishop along with Dallas’ 2022 seventh-round draft selection in exchange for future considerations. 1:25 p.m.: With Ben Bishop not expected to play again after several serious injuries, the Dallas Stars have found a way to move his contract. Kevin Weekes of ESPN reports … Read more
There was this coach I heard about. He hadn’t yet served as an NHL head coach. His qualifications indicated he was ready to do so. So like a fan of a new indie band double-checking its coolness with a music snob, I reached out to an NHL team executive to ask how they felt about … Read more
Have we ever discussed how the Conn Smythe Trophy might be the NHL’s weirdest award? Let’s start with the hardware itself. In 1964, the trophy was donated to the NHL by Maple Leaf Gardens, to be awarded to the Stanley Cup playoffs MVP and as a bauble to honor Hockey Hall of Fame-inducted builder Conn … Read more
(1P) Calgary Flames vs. (WC1) Dallas Stars Flames: 50-21-11, 111 points stars: 46-30-6, 98 points Season series: CGY 2-0-1; LAD 1-2-0 Game 1: Tuesday (10 p.m. ET; ESPN2, CBC, SN, BSSW) The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time when they play in the Western Conference … Read more
Thomas Hodgesan emergency backup, played for the Anaheim Ducks and was the goalie of record in a 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday. Hodges started the third period after injuries to John Gibson (upper body) and Anthony Stolarz (lower body), allowing one goal on three shots. He … Read more
Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 29: Eastern Conference Tea Tampa Bay Lightning will clinch the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division and an a first-round matchup vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruinss will clinch the first wild card and a first-round matchup vs. the Carolina Hurricanes … Read more
Here is a look at the NHL standings and everything else that could impact the playoff picture. Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for Wednesday Western Conference The Dallas Stars will clinch a playoff berth: If they get at least one point against the Arizona Coyotes (8:30 p.m. ET; BSSWX, BSAZX, ESPN+, NHL LIVE) GOLD If … Read more
