Dallas Stars Daily Links: The Battle for the Final Forward Spot
Head coach Jim Montgomery talks about what he’s looking for from the bubble-forwards. Plus, Thomas Harley signs his ELC, Brayden Point re-upped with the Lightning, and more.
With three preseason games left to go, time is running out for Jim Montgomery to decide upon the Dallas Stars’ opening night roster. Most of the spots are set, but there is an opening among the forwards that is still up for debate:
“We need someone to go out and grab it, you know?” Montgomery said after Monday’s practice at Comerica Center. “Not disappointed, but not overly excited either. People gotta step up.”
So what can someone like Joel Kiviranta or Denis Gurianov do to claim that spot? It’s not just about scoring points:
“One, attention to detail and habits without the puck. That their checking skills are really good and then making plays and possessing the puck -- not throwing pucks away trying to make plays,” he said. “Possess pucks so that we can create more offense.”
You can read more from Jeff Odom here.
Stars Stories
Here are some more soundbites from the head coach:
Head coach Jim Montgomery's message to the team heading into St. Louis tomorrow:
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 23, 2019
"Start applying what we've been doing in practice and start seeing those elements in the game."#GoStars pic.twitter.com/CLygfriHDk
After impressing coaches and management alike in training camp, Thomas Harley has now inked his ELC:
The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Thomas Harley to a three-year, entry-level contract.
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 23, 2019
Congrats, @t_harley48! #GoStars
https://t.co/Ul3HcXPERH
But if you think that means Harley might make the NHL roster... don’t get too excited:
Nill: "He's a young man he needs to play lots. Over the years being in the business the situation has shown the NHL is a tough league and it can eat you up quick, so you have to be cautious of that ... we are going to make sure he's in a situation where he plays lots."
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) September 23, 2019
Check out the promotional schedule for the upcoming Stars season:
Save the dates! Our 2019-20 promotional schedule is here. 👀#GoStars https://t.co/aw8PtWI3fb
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 23, 2019
League Links
Not that I have anything against Eeli Tolvanen... but is it too early to admit he wasn’t a “can’t miss” draftee the Stars passed on?
Training camp cuts are underway, and @THNJaredClinton looks at five players who have been sent to the minors far sooner than most expected.https://t.co/8ne7uy1BZw
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) September 23, 2019
A+ interview right here:
EXCLUSIVE: Nate Schmidt of the @GoldenKnights opens up about his 20-game PED suspension one year later, and how he's working with the NHLPA to get testing thresholds raised in the next CBA. #NHL https://t.co/ILThrLdPV2
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) September 23, 2019
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed Brayden Point to a relatively inexpensive bridge deal, because of course they did:
Good afternoon.
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) September 23, 2019
Three years. $6.75m AAV.
Happy to have ya, Pointer. ⚡️
📝: https://t.co/79HCTSNOYd pic.twitter.com/rjAIS8v4me
Pierre LeBrun talks about the signing and possible ramifications:
From @PierreVLeBrun: RFA pressure mounts after Point signing, Taylor Hall's value and Winnipeg's options with Dustin Byfuglien: https://t.co/bGmPwueWkz
— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) September 23, 2019
Finally...
I love me some Ben Bishop love:
Ben Bishop's focus? Setting the pace for the Stars.
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) September 23, 2019
“It’s never been a goal of mine at the beginning of the season to try to win the Vezina. I have the same goal every summer, and that’s to win the first game and go from there.”
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