Defending Big D

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

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

Watching the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off? Need a place to talk about your favorite Dallas Stars, playing their hearts out for their home countries? Here’s your game-day thread for the entire event. The tournament, which replaces the usual All-Star Break this year, marks a return to international best-on-best competition for the NHL. You can also consider it an appetizer for the … [Read more...] about OPEN THREAD: 4 Nations Face-Off, Feb. 12-20

The Dallas Stars never stand still. The NHL may be on break, but some of the team’s biggest stars are preparing to play in the 4 Nations Face-Off, beginning tonight. And meanwhile, the front office is putting the final touches on another of the biggest international events of the year. With another Stars-hosted IIHF tournament fast approaching, Stars senior staff writer Mike … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: International Bright Young Things

Hockey players are not always known for their creativity when it comes to nicknames. The standard is to shorten the last name and add one of a “y”, “s”, or “er” sound to the end. Occasionally, you end up with a unique one, but more often than not, the majority of a hockey locker room will reflect the usual monikers following that rule. With a last name like Jake Oettinger … [Read more...] about Why Jake Oettinger Put ‘Doodle’ on 4 Nations Gear