Following the announcements of the final five NHL regular season awards, the league also revealed their three all-league rosters: the First-Team All-Stars, the Second-Team All-Stars, and the All-Rookie Team. Below are the 2019-20 honorees: First All-Star Team (link) G: Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets D: Roman Josi, Nashville Predators D: John Carlson, Washington … [Read more...] about NHL Announces First And Second All-Star Teams, All-Rookie Team
Ben Bishop Remains Unavailable As Stanley Cup Final Starts
Stars goaltender Ben Bishop will not be available when they start the Stanley Cup Final tonight, relays Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News (Twitter link). The veteran has had the designation for most of the postseason although he made a surprise start in the fifth game of their series against Colorado though he didn’t make it through a period before being pulled. Jake … [Read more...] about Ben Bishop Remains Unavailable As Stanley Cup Final Starts
Rick Bowness Has “Earned The Right To Come Back” As Head Coach Of Stars
As they stormed back last night to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals, it’s easy to forget that the Dallas Stars are still operating with an interim head coach behind the bench. Rick Bowness took over control of the Stars after just 31 games this season and has now led them to the promised land with an incredible playoff run, but still had … [Read more...] about Rick Bowness Has “Earned The Right To Come Back” As Head Coach Of Stars
Stars To Discuss Julius Honka's Future With Him After The Playoffs
The Stars plan to sit down with defenseman Julius Honka at the end of the playoffs to discuss his future, reports Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News. He asked for a trade last summer but it never materialized so instead, he played in Finland and had 15 points in 46 games with JYP of the SM-liiga. Honka’s goal remains to return to the NHL so as of yet, he hasn’t signed … [Read more...] about Stars To Discuss Julius Honka's Future With Him After The Playoffs
Finalists Announced For GM Of The Year
The NHL has released the finalists for the Jim Gregory GM of the Year award, named after the legendary hockey executive that passed last year. Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders, Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars, and Julien BriseBois of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been named as the three finalists, with the winner to be announced on Saturday. The award is voted on by a panel … [Read more...] about Finalists Announced For GM Of The Year
Bobby Ryan Wins Bill Masterton Trophy
This week, the NHL will be revealing some award winners in the pregame show of a Conference Final game. Today’s award announcement was for the Bill Masterton Trophy which was won by Senators winger Bobby Ryan. The other two finalists were Flyers winger Oskar Lindblom and Stars defenseman Stephen Johns. The award is given to “to the National Hockey League player who best … [Read more...] about Bobby Ryan Wins Bill Masterton Trophy
Snapshots: King Clancy Trophy, Kucherov, Bishop, Holzapfel
Now that the NHL has reached the conference championship phase of the playoffs, so too can the NHL awards, which are expected to be handed out day-by-day over the next couple of weeks. First up is expected to be the King Clancy Trophy, awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his … [Read more...] about Snapshots: King Clancy Trophy, Kucherov, Bishop, Holzapfel
Decision On Rick Bowness' Interim Tag To Be Made After Playoffs
While making it to the Western Conference Final would make it seem like a pretty safe bet that Stars interim coach Rick Bowness will be installed as the full-time bench boss, Matthew DeFranks notes that this isn’t necessarily the case. The 65-year-old indicated that he hasn’t given any thought yet regarding the idea of remaining in the role beyond the playoffs and that there is … [Read more...] about Decision On Rick Bowness' Interim Tag To Be Made After Playoffs
Snapshots: Overages, Bowness, Sodergran
The suspension of the last part of the 2019-20 season will cause financial ramifications for years to come, most notably the flat salary cap ceiling. Several teams dealing with that cap crunch will also have to deal with some bonus overages, as Frank Seravalli of TSN outlines in his latest piece. These are performance bonuses that have been awarded, but that would push teams … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Overages, Bowness, Sodergran