Tag: Dallas Stars

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Sean Tierney

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,…

Mark Easson

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…

Sean Tierney

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…

Mark Easson

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,…

Mark Easson

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…

Peter Harling

Rumors III: Stars and Predators Mailbags … Coyotes Notes

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) The Stars have $10 million invested in Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen, and Heika thinks they are committed to both for the entire season because they worry about depth in the playoffs.…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes II: Cody Franson Edition

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Johnston thinks that Cody Franson is looking for a deal in the $4 million range. Maybe his asking price, or the term he's looking to get is the reason he remains unsigned. Five teams that could…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Pens, Sutter, Marner, Orpik and Stars

Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. "The two deals went hand in hand so we could add more depth." Rutherford adds that trade talks started before the draft. Jason Mackey: GM Rutherford: "We're up against the cap. We certainly have…

Mark Easson

News: The Stars Sign Johnny Oduya

The Dallas Stars have signed free agent defenseman Johnny Oduya to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million, a salary cap hit of $3.75 million. The 33-year old defenseman was drafted 221st overall in the seventh round of the 2001 draft…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Oduya, Devils, Capitals and Flyers

Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Johnny Oduya's agent Don Meehan confirmed yesterday that Oduya won't be returning to the Blackhawks. The Sabres are thought to be front-runners in signing him. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars,…

Mark Easson