The Dallas Stars have reassigned depth defenseman Kyle Capobianco after recalling him on Saturday to fill in for the ill Lian Bichsel. Capobianco served as Dallas’ seventh man in their Saturday night matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, while Brendan Smith filled Bichsel’s role. This was only Capobianco’s second call-up since joining the Dallas Stars organization this … [Read more...] about Stars Reassign Kyle Capobianco
Roope Hintz, Lian Bichsel Near Returns
The Stars are also getting a few key players back in the fold, as left winger Roope Hintz (face) and defender Lian Bichsel (illness) skated with the team today, per Stars reporter Mike Heika. The return of Hintz is an obvious boost to the lineup, as the 28-year-old is on his way to his fourth-straight 30-plus goal season. Hintz was injured when he took a puck to the face during … [Read more...] about Roope Hintz, Lian Bichsel Near Returns
Mikko Rantanen Says He Didn’t Want To Leave Avalanche
Although it’s almost unheard of for a 100-point scorer to be traded twice in the same season, that’s precisely the situation Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen experienced this year. However, ahead of playing the Colorado Avalanche for the first time tomorrow, Rantanen is stating he never desired to leave the team, via Sportsnet. In 10 seasons with the club, Rantanen registered … [Read more...] about Mikko Rantanen Says He Didn’t Want To Leave Avalanche
Stars Recall Kyle Capobianco, Lian Bichsel Out
The Dallas Stars have recalled depth defenseman Kyle Capobianco to the NHL roster. He is expected to serve as the team’s extra defenseman with rookie Lian Bichsel set to miss Friday night’s game with illness, per Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas News. Bichsel’s role is expected to be filled by Brendan Smith. This move marks just the second call-up of Capobianco’s season. The … [Read more...] about Stars Recall Kyle Capobianco, Lian Bichsel Out
Stars “Well Short” On Extension Offer For Mikko Rantanen
Late last night, the biggest domino yet to fall at the deadline saw movement. Multiple reports indicate the Hurricanes and Stars have agreed on the framework of a deal to send star winger Mikko Rantanen to Dallas just weeks after Carolina paid a premium to acquire him from the Avalanche, but it’s contingent on Rantanen and the Stars being in agreement on an extension to keep … [Read more...] about Stars “Well Short” On Extension Offer For Mikko Rantanen