Which young players will have breakout seasons? @drosennhl names his Calder favorites. #NHLTonight pic.twitter.com/by8TrTTXnU
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) August 29, 2017
Several Stars skating in Frisco today: Seguin, Roussel, Hamhuis, Janmark, Pitlick, Johns, McKenzie, & others. pic.twitter.com/U53gUdybv9
— Mark Stepneski (@StarsInsideEdge) August 29, 2017
Stars goalie Ben Bishop cautioned the team to concentrate on winning the first few games before thinking about making the playoffs.
“I always kind of set two goals: Win the first game and make the playoffs, and that’s it,” said Bishop, who will be in Dallas on Wednesday after training here. “Kind of go game by game there. You can’t get too far ahead of yourself. You can’t look six months down the road. You’ve got to focus on training camp and getting better. You’ve got to get those first two points before you can get four and six and what not. You’ve just got to focus on the short term. You can’t look too far ahead.
Bringing in Bishop was just some of the changes made by GM Jim Nill during the off season. You can read the rest here. (NHL)
Will Bishop have a bounce back season this year after struggling last season? Find out in this profile. (SportsDay DFW)
Speaking of Stars back to the playoffs this year, this blogger has them competing for the Central Division title. (From the Faceoff)
What can fans expect from Julius Honka and how long is the championship window? Were just a few of the questions posed to Mike Heika this week.
Why the Dallas Stars’ championship window is “probably a decade or more,” according to @MikeHeika https://t.co/8mNanyvWXD
— SportsDay Stars (@dmn_stars) August 29, 2017
Miro Heiskanen at #3 and Honka at #10 highlight this list of top NHL defensive prospects. (The Hockey Writers)
Jamie Benn and Jason Spezza are the 2 biggest cap hits on the Stars. A look at all the team’s 2 biggest contracts and what they provide for that money. (FanRag Sports)
Tune in to 1310 the Ticket later today to hear Tyler Seguin take on BaD Radio boys in a 3 on 1 match. Razor Reaugh and Craig Ludwig with the play by play.
You’re gonna wanna hear this. @tseguinofficial vs. @SportsSturm, @NotJackKemp & @bracketdan on BaD Radio tomorrow, noon to 3 on @dfwticket. pic.twitter.com/NF19n9IV00
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) August 29, 2017
Mike Modano’s last game in a Stars sweater is this week’s defining moment.
We’ll just let this Defining Moment speak for itself.
Thank you, @9modano pic.twitter.com/pDpw0niksp
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) August 29, 2017
Video of Val Nichushkin’s 1st goal of the season for the CSKA’s of the KHL. Side note he put the biscuit in the basket past former Dallas goalie Jhonas Enroth. (Between the Blue Lines)
Texas Stars:
16 days until training camp in Cedar Park and there is Ice at the HEB Center.
Yesterday was a sneak peek. See the final product in this year’s time-lapsed video of the #txstars ice build at @HEBCenter. #IsItOctoberYet pic.twitter.com/rIwc9Gikrn
— Texas Stars (@TexasStars) August 29, 2017
#NHLers with most points in 2016-17: Central Div.
Kane 89
Scheifele 82
Tarasenko 75
Panarin 74
Wheeler 74
Seguin 72
Granlund 69
Benn 69 pic.twitter.com/p5vkiwsrpj— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) August 29, 2017
Will Erik Karlsson supplant Brent Burns for this season’s Norris Trophy? (The Hockey News)
Patrick Marleau’s departure will mean more pressure for Burns to keep the Sharks in the playoffs. (NBCSN)
A few teams are signing the remaining UFAs to PTOs contracts. look here to follow where they end up.
There are 14 players who have received PTOs from NHL teams so far. Keep track of them all here: https://t.co/czWeJmacN4
— Satchel Price (@SatchelPrice) August 29, 2017
Did GMs make mistakes offering big contracts to aging players based on past performances? Examples include Marleau and defenseman Dan Girardi. (FanRag Sports)
Scotiabank just paid $800 million for the naming rights of the Air Canada Centre home of the Maple Leafs for the next 20 years.
ICYMI: The Air Canada Centre will be renamed Scotiabank Arena next summer.https://t.co/9iY7Sb89K2 pic.twitter.com/5HAaWX7nGt
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 30, 2017
Of course the Twitter reaction was none too kind.
Eric Lindros will have his #88 retired by the Flyers.
We’re sending #88 to the rafters.
The #Flyers will retire #88 jersey of Eric Lindros on Jan. 18: https://t.co/Prayc9rb7D pic.twitter.com/7XVxe2boTp
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 28, 2017
It will be the 6th number retired by Philadelphia, find out what this honor means to Lindros. (Flyers)
You can’t discuss the forward’s history without talking about his trade from the Nordiques to the Flyers. Quebec drafted him despite Lindros saying them.
Drafting Eric Lindros was perhaps the best thing that ever happened to the Avalanche franchise.
A look back: https://t.co/kJPDGlGnUj pic.twitter.com/OKn8QjPHQZ
— Mile High Hockey (@MileHighHockey) August 29, 2017
The Ducks will honor former greats Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya.
NEWS: We will honor @TeemuSel8nne and Paul Kariya at a special Hall of Fame Night on Nov. 19! https://t.co/HusmuGpHcd pic.twitter.com/KInYSdlEXN
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) August 29, 2017
The Coyotes unceremoniously dumped their long time captain Shane Doan during the summer and will play this season without a captain. Forward Max Domi doesn’t think it will be a big deal. (Sportsnet)
Alexander Ovechkin has worked hard during the offseason and teammates think he looks leaner. Will the new look translate to a further playoff run for the Capitals? (Pro Hockey Rumors)
The movie Mighty Ducks inspired the players for the new Filipino national team.
.@wyshynski on the rise of Philippines hockey, a miracle on Southeast Asian ice https://t.co/XWz6EJ51CX pic.twitter.com/OAJvkpJkxt
— Yahoo Sports NHL (@YahooSportsNHL) August 29, 2017
The latest rumors and NHL news. (Spector’s Hockey)
A little help for amateur players,
ICYMI: Janik’s personal perspective on what beer league players can learn from the pros. https://t.co/tKeDEpeGIW
— Pension Plan Puppets (@PPPLeafs) August 29, 2017
Are you curious to how the Golden Knights came up with their design? This video will explain it.
How did the Golden Knights land on their logo? @bmwcanada takes you inside the process. #businessofsporthttps://t.co/AJ6l63tJTL pic.twitter.com/ide2R0mEkr
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 29, 2017
Finally do you want to help out victims of Hurricane Harvey and score some Stars clothing to do it.
For each sale of a Dallas Hockey tee/hoodie this month, we will donate $5 to help the people who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey☺️💚 https://t.co/J1VN9fr3vP
— Everything Hockey (@EHClothing) August 29, 2017
Here is another shirt.
Calling all hockey peeps! We just listed these special fundraiser tees on our website. Proceeds will go straight to @HoustonFoodBank 🙌 pic.twitter.com/3pEd5imOHp
— Bring Hockey Back (@BringHockeyBack) August 28, 2017