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Dallas Stars Daily Links: Patrick Eaves Talks Expectations, New Teammates

Posted on by Melissa Flandreau

Patrick Eaves, who recently arrived back in Dallas, is eager for the season to start. The forward talked with Mark Stepneski about his offseason, the “sour taste” the end of last year left, and his optimism for 2016-17.

Eaves was an unrestricted free agent, but was determined to return to Dallas for a third season.

… “It’s a special group of guys that is fun to be out there with every day. I took that into great consideration. We have a great coaching staff, and it goes right up through management. I think something special is going on here, and I want to be part of it.”

Eaves also gave a glowing review of the Stars’ newest defenseman, Dan Hamhuis.

“I knew he was good, but I didn’t know he was this good,” Eaves said. “You really see how good he is when you are on the same team and see him every day, day in and day out. I have been very impressed this week. Holy smokes. I knew he was tough to play against, played a lot against him in Detroit and it’s huge for our team to get him.”

For more from Eaves—including his thoughts about his Smashfest victory, head to the link. [Stars]

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The NHL Network continued its top 50 player countdown, with Tyler Seguin claiming the No. 15 spot, and Jamie Benn coming in at No. 4. [NHL]

Don’t forget: If you have any questions for Mike Heika, he’s holding his regular Stars chat at 2 p.m. today. [SportsDayDFW]

John Klingberg is just as excited as we are for October to get here.

Sean Shapiro breaks down what the Texas Stars’ roster could look like this season. [Wrong Side of the Red Line]

Jiri Hudler said “no thanks” to playing at the World Cup.

And speaking of the World Cup, training camps started yesterday—here’s what Team Canada’s lines could possibly look like:

Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen will miss the World Cup after suffering an upper-body injury during an Olympic qualifying game for Denmark. [Puck Daddy]

You can find all sorts of other World Cup updates at the link. [NHL]

P.K. Subban talks about being more than just a hockey player and the importance of a good suit.

Las Vegas team owner Bill Foley says he’s been registering a laundry list of possible team names in an attempt to confuse and misdirect all of us. [Sportsnet]

Heading into his second season in Buffalo, the expectations are higher than ever for Jack Eichel. [The Hockey News]

And finally, a belated happy National Beard Day, everyone!

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