The 4 Nations Tournament break is over (congratulations to Thomas Harley!) and the Dallas Stars return to action tomorrow evening. What’s more, the trade deadline is just two weeks away, meaning if General Manager Jim Nill has any additional moves to make, he’s running out of time to do so. Nill has already made a one major move, sending this year’s first round pick and a … [Read more...] about Can the Stars Win With This Defense?
Dallas Stars Daily Links: The Passion Of Hockey
If you’ve been plugged into the hockey world this past week, then you’ve been enjoying the fireworks that have been set off by the 4 Nations Face-Off. It’s been an entertaining tournament to say the least and has far exceeded the expectations of many, given how lackluster All-Star weekends have gone recently (and beyond the NHL). Stars’ forward Matt Duchene shares the same … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: The Passion Of Hockey
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Granlund Gets It Done
Plenty of Dallas Stars fans have learned to Trust the ‘Stache in the past several years. But GM Jim Nill’s trade for Mikael Granlund is showing results in ways we may not have thought about. Stars senior staff writer Mike Heika explores the instant impact of the newest Finnish mafioso in his latest feature, written after Team Finland exited the 4 Nations Face-Off: … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: Granlund Gets It Done
Dallas Stars Daily Links: In Our 4 Nations Face-Off Era
We’re officially underway with the 4 Nations Face-Off, and what a start it was. Early reviews are in, and people seem sold on this format over the typical NHL All-Star game. I have to agree. Watching games that the players actual care about during the break is a revelation. I’m curious how this shakes out in the upcoming years, whether it expands (Russia still on the outside … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: In Our 4 Nations Face-Off Era
Dallas Stars Daily Links: The Tkachuk Show
Well. That got ugly in a hurry. The Finns, obviously missing a key cog on defense, got pounced on by a hungry USA team in the 4 Nations Face-Off last night. To be fair, the game was a lot more competitive through two periods – then the dam broke loose. The Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matt, spent the night trying to one-up each other as if it were pond hockey. Say whatever you … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: The Tkachuk Show