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Wednesday Links: Hot Sports Takes
You mean they actually like the Blackout kit...? Saad Yousuf takes the temperature of the Stars fan base. Plus, how the USHL adapted to pandemic play, ads on NHL uniforms may be inevitable, and more.
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Dallas Stars Prospect Rankings: December 2020 Edition
Some new faces help make the organization’s prospect pool the best and most balanced it has looked in quite some time.
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Friday Links: Rick Bowness, Unlocked
The former assistant coach rose to the challenge, and to a new career high, in 2020. Plus, Mark Parrish’s road back from addiction, the making of the 2021 World Juniors, and more.
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NHL Tentatively Plans For January 13th Start, Temporary Realignment of Divisions
Hello Pacific Division, old friend — we did not miss you.
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Tuesday Links: Expansion Draft Primer
Who might the Stars lose to Seattle next offseason? Plus, the new season is (currently) set to start on Jan 13, a change on the Stars’ beat, and more.
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The Latest
Monday Links: The 2021 Outlook
What can the Victory Green Gang do to shore up their 2020 success? Plus, NHL fans in a post-COVID world, the best unsigned RFAs, and more.
A Very Defending Big D Thanksgiving
Curious about what the DBD staff are cooking up on Thursday? Scroll down!
Wednesday Links: Winning Now
Dallas’ offseason moves are those of a team that plans to go all the way next time. Plus, the Stars in review, the NHL’s deadline problem, and more.
Dallas Stars Prospect Update: Ty Dellandrea Takes His Game To Finland
Elsewhere: Harley and Bourque gunning for World Junior roster spots, Poirier leading Gatineau to early QMJHL success
Monday Links: Can Dallas Make Another Deep Playoff Run?
History hasn’t been kind to Cup runner-ups, but Dallas has what it takes to break the mold. Plus, there’s still no return-to-play plan, and that’s pretty much it.
Thursday Links: Youth Hockey Boom in North Texas
The Stars’ deep playoff run has sparked unprecedented interest in youth hockey in the DFW metroplex. Plus, examining the Stars’ championship window, potential issues concerning the 2020-21 season, and more.
Tuesday Links: “We’re Not Going Home” Highlights
From Klingberg’s charisma to Heiskanen’s humor, Sean Shapiro brings his "We’re Not Going Home" highlights. Plus, fantasy player predictions, Reverse Retros ranked, and more.
Dallas Stars Roll Out Reverse Retro Jersey
Party like it’s 1999? The 21st-century Star Poncho is a great idea that ended up as a pale imitation - literally.
Film Review: We’re Not Going Home
The Dallas Stars released their hour long film on the team’s incredible bubble run to the Stanley Cup Final. The behind-the-scenes footage showed a lot more than the game action we all remember.
Temporary Realignment, Mini Hub Cities: What Could Next Season Look Like?
There’s a lot on the table when it comes to the 2020-2021 hockey season.
Thursday Links: How To Pull Off A Pandemic Season
Temporary realignment and a modified bubble system are reportedly on the table. Plus, behind the scenes at the Stanley Cup playoffs, looking ahead to the World Juniors, and more.
Dallas Stars Move Up In 2020 NHL Front-Office Confidence Rankings
The team has surged from 19th place in 2019 to 10th in 2020. But some questions still linger about the organization under Jim Nill’s tenure.
Projecting the Dallas Stars’ 2020-21 Depth Chart
The Stars’ roster is set for the upcoming season, so where does everyone fall into place?
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Thomas Harley’s Next Big Opportunity
The upcoming World Juniors will provide Harley a chance to shine on an international stage. Plus, Roope Hintz gets a new deal, bubbles come to junior hockey, and more.
Dallas Stars Sign RFA Roope Hintz To New Contract
He signed a three-year contract with a salary cap hit worth $3.15 million per year.
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Keeping Klingberg
How hard will it be to re-sign the Stars’ other Norris-level defender? Plus, planning around a pandemic, the USHL’s up-and-comers, and more.
How to Adjust Your Expectations for the Dallas Stars, the Second-Best Team in Hockey
After Falling Two Wins Short of the Cup, How Much Have Expectations for Next Season Changed for the Dallas Stars?
Wednesday Links: Bishop, Seguin Out Five Months
The Stars will need some younger players to step up to fill the void of losing two top players. Plus, a look ahead to the 2021 Draft, plans for the 2020-21 season, and more.
Which Forwards Will Be A Key Component Of Next Season’s Stars Penalty Kill?
While the offensive contributions of Mattias Janmark will not impact the Stars terribly next season, his play on the PK leaves a significant gap for Dallas to fill.
Monday Links: Backstage At The Blackout
The Athletic goes behind the scenes at the birth of the Stars’ new third uniform. Plus, Honka takes the ice in Finland, Hockey Fights Cancer no matter the season, and more.
Dallas Stars Sign Julius Honka to One-Year Deal
The Stars’ 2014 first-rounder returns to North America after spending the past year in Finland.
Dallas Stars Officially Name Rick Bowness as Head Coach
The interim tag has been removed at last.
Wednesday Links: Miro Heiskanen’s Next Contract
He performs like a superstar at a cap hit just above league minimum. Can the Stars pay him what he’s worth? Plus, a new era for Trevor Daley, a 2020 problem for hockey’s junior leagues, and more.
Stars Release First Third Jersey Since Rebranding In 2013
The first third jersey in the Victory Green era is a black version.
Projecting the Dallas Stars’ Protection List for the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
With the team’s roster more or less set, let’s explore which players the Stars might protect from the Seattle Kraken.
Monday Links: Goaltending Depth
After re-signing with the Stars, Landon Bow will be continue battling Colton Point for the second AHL spot. Plus, salary cap woes, a third jersey teaser, and more.
Friday Links: The Deal With Denis
The Stars work out a bridge contract that gives their playoffs hotshot room for growth. Plus, pandemic postponements for the Winter Classic and All-Star Weekend, indicting the Olympic Destroyer hackers, and more.
Stars Sign Gurianov To New Contract, Will Focus On Hintz Next
Just one left to get into the fold for the Stars this offseason.
Wednesday Links: Jake Oettinger on His Future
The Stars’ top goaltending prospect talks about his bubble experience, next steps, and more. Plus, looking ahead towards World Juniors, plans for the 2020-21 regular season, and more.
Dallas Stars Prospect Update: *taps microphone*... Is this thing on?
Some Stars prospects are back on the ice... sort of.
Monday Links: Winners And Losers Of Free Agency
Anton Khudobin cashed in - but which team got fleeced the worst by Joe Sakic? Plus, the Leafs rake in Jumbo Joe, Doc Emrick puts down his mic, and more.
Friday Links: Bowness Tells All
The Stars’ head coach talks about tweaks to the system, playing opportunities for prospects, and more. Plus, the top goaltending prospects around the league, the importance of NMC and NTC clauses, and more.