Dallas Stars 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Dallas Stars heading into this season - outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. 2014-15 record: 41-31-10, 92 points Where they finished: 6th in the Central Division, 10th in the Western Conference,…
Injury Notes: Senators, Stars, Islanders, and Hurricanes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Chris Phillips cracked a vertebra while rehabbing and will require at least another month of rehab. GM Bryan Murray released a statement yesterday. “Chris has experienced a setback in his recovery from back…
Morning Hits: Devils, Bruins, Blues, Leafs, and Seguin
Tom Gulitti of The Record: It is still not known if Devils winger Ryane Clowe will play this season or ever again. A decision on Bryce Salvador's future is expected to be announced later this week, with it likely being…
Rumors: Bruins, Stars, and Sharks
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Cody Franson has talked to the Sabres about a two year deal, and he's likely had talks with other teams about a shorter term contract. He's likely holding out for a longer term deal and may be…
Rumors: Stamkos, Bishop, Stone, Nichushkin, the Sharks’ captain, and Sydor
From Corey Long, NHL.com correspondant, on Stamkos and Bishop: Long speculates on a number of pressing issues for the Lightning next season, including the need to re-sign Stamkos. Long notes that Stamkos has said he wants a contract similar to…
Morning Hits: Seguin, Ward, Setoguchi, Smid, and Ference
Dallas Morning News: Stars Tyler Seguin on TSN 1050 radio recently on how he was called out for partying while he was in Boston. “I think that the real tough thing was being able to keep my mouth shut. That…
Top Free Agent Defensemen in 2016: Ranking 1-5
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Rumors and Notes: Nonis, Nikulin, Capitals, Ehrhoff, and Stars
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Dave Nonis had offers from three NHL teams, including the Canadiens, before deciding to take a senior consulting position with the Ducks. J.J. Regan of CSN Washington: KHL defenseman Ilya Nikulin is looking to jump to the NHL,…
Top Ten Defensemen Free Agents in 2016: Ranking 6-10
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Rumors and Notes: Buyout Window, Wings, Ducks, Stars and Devils
Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs, Senators and Wild have a second window to buyout a player. The 48-hour window opens on Wednesday. Igor Eronko: Red Wings prospect Alexei Marchenko said that he doesn't think about the KHL and his plan…
Morning Hits I: Stars, Matthews and Hanifin
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill on their goalie competition between Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen. "I think it's healthy competition. I've spoken to both of them. They both want to win. In the end,…
2015-16 Dallas Stars Top 10 Prospects
The Dallas stars were one of the highest scoring teams in the NHL last season and will continue to be a prolific offensive team with a core of Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Jason Spezza and Patrick Sharp in place. The…