Defending Big D, a Dallas Stars community

Despite committing two leaping charges in the span of a minute, the former Stars forward was only suspended for one game and other news and notes from around the NHL.

The former Dallas Stars winger has a history of headshots, including a suspension in 2009.

Matt Fraser was likely brought up to have a shot at a top 6 role while several of the Stars top goal scorers are down with injuries and other news and notes from around the NHL.

If he recovers quickly, Jamie Benn might still be able to participate in the all-star game and other news and notes from around the NHL.

If the league is taking a hard-line stance against hits-to-the-head, then there should be no excuse making for Ryan Malone's hit on Chris Campoli last night in Quebec City.

While watching the Coyotes game live yesterday there really wasn't much indication of anything on this hit that occurred halfway through the third period. The broadcast team did catch it...

James Wisniewski takes out Brent Seabrook in 3/17/2010 game between Blackhawks and Ducks.

It's called Rule 42.1.

"The hitting in the game is great, but every once in a while you have to sit back and say, ‘That hit may be legal, but is there something wrong with it?' The only issue I have is when the player...