The Free Agent Frenzy is one of the three big events of the year circled on the calendars of armchair general managers, as it, the draft, and the trade deadline are always brimming with the possibility of high-calibre player movement. It is also a time of optimism where teams, fans, and reporters look toward best-case
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As a rebuilding club, the Chicago Blackhawks have several glaring weaknesses, but perhaps their most significant hole is in net. Both Kevin Lankinen and Collin Delia are set to become unrestricted free agents (UFA) come July 13, and there’s no guarantee either returns to the team, leaving Chicago without an NHL goaltender under contract for
The Dallas Stars have been through the wringer when it comes to their goaltending. Ever since Marty Turco finished his tenure in 2010, the Stars have shuffled through the likes of Kari Lehtonen, Tim Thomas, Dan Ellis, Anti Niemi, Ben Bishop, Anton Khudobin, and Braden Holtby. While some of these names worked out for short
The Minnesota Wild haven’t had any issues finding the back of the net this season, proven by their 214 goals for (fourth-best in the NHL). Having said that, goaltending has been an issue for the team for a decent portion of the 2021-22 season. Even though the offense is flowing, shaky goaltending isn’t something that
The Dallas Stars skated on Tuesday [Feb. 8] for the first time since losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Calgary Flames on Feb. 1. They are currently preparing for their first game after the NHL All-Star break against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Stars Looking To Get Their Legs Back The top priority on
In this edition of Stars’ News & Rumors, Ben Bishop takes a big step in his recovery, Anton Khudobin is rumored in connection with a trade, and more. Bishop Takes Big Step in Injury Recovery After being left in the dark for nearly a year, Stars fans finally received an update yesterday on the health
It’s the seventh edition of the Weekly Lost & Found, and today’s journey takes us mostly through the Central Division. Though we like to spread out our reports, sometimes hot and cold trends all fall in a similar spot. Inconsistency was a problem for those lost, while goaltending has been a highlight for those found.
In this edition of Stars News & Rumors, Dallas begins their season with an overtime win against the New York Rangers, two key injuries on opening night, and Jacob Peterson shines in his NHL debut! Stars Defeat Rangers in Overtime On Opening Night It was an intriguing game on Thursday from Madison Square Garden. The
We learned important lessons during the Dallas Stars training camp. Some of the burning questions have been answered as the team begins their preseason schedule and closes in on opening night. From the health of key players to variations in the lineup, here is what we know now. Seguin, Radulov, Hintz, & Bishop Health Updates
In the second part of our series on burning questions facing the Dallas Stars, we discuss the new faces in the room. Dallas was among the most active teams in free agency this summer, making a splash on Day 1 that not many expected. After adding veteran defenseman Ryan Suter, general manager Jim Nill continued