Defending Big D, a Dallas Stars community

Despite average numbers in junior hockey, at least one scout isn't worried about Jack Campbell and other news and notes from around the NHL.

When Joe Nieuwendyk was hired in the summer of 2009 he inherited a farm system that was lacking superior top-end talent, with the exception of breakout star Jamie Benn. There were a few bright...

ALEX THERIAUTeam: Everett Silvertips (WHL)Born: Feb 14, 1992Hometown: Duncan, B.C.Height: 6 foot - 1 inchesWeight: 185 poundsPosition: defensemanShoots: right     Regular SeasonPlayoffs   ...

Alex Guptill Team: Brampton Capitals (OJHL)Born: March 5, 1992Hometown: Newmarket, OntarioHeight: 6 foot - 3 inchesWeight: 185 poundsPosition: ForwardShoots: left     Regular SeasonPlayoffs ...

Patrik NemithTeam: AIK J18Born: Feb 8, 1992Hometown: Stockholm, SweedenHeight: 6 foot - 3 inchesWeight: 212 poundsPosition: defensemanShoots: LeftNHL Central Scouting: 11th among European...

2010 Draft Day Open Thread: Day 2

Stars Pass on Fowler, Gormley, Draft Goaltender Jack Campbell at #11

Jack Campbell Team: US National Development (USHL)Born: Janurary 9, 1992Hometown: Port Huron, MichiganHeight: 6' 3"Weight: 175 poundsPosition: GoaltenderCatches: Left Central Scouting rank: Â...

John KlingbergTeam: Västra Frölunda HC Born: August 14, 1992Hometown: Lerum, SwedenHeight: 6 footWeight: 157 poundsPosition: defensemanShoots: right Why the Stars drafted him: Another...

Ok lets be honest here..  No one really knows what is gonna happen at tonight's first round of the NHL draft.  Of course there are all sorts of rumors as to what teams and their GMs will do....