Like many young hockey players, Dallas Stars prospect Riley Tufte is making the shift from collegiate to professional hockey this season. But the adjustment is bit more challenging for Tufte than most, due to having Type 1 diabetes:
“There is a lot of stuff that goes into my pregame that a lot others don’t have to do,” Tufte said on Friday. “It’s a completely different 180 from what they have to do. I think the main thing is eating at the right time and taking the right amount of insulin, and sometimes this 3:00 game, it kind of messed with it a little bit. Once I get on my routine, it’ll be just a normal routine again. But it gets a little tough at the beginning of the season, playing these games at odd times.”
Tufte was diagnosed when he was 11 years old, and was initially afraid he would have to stop playing hockey. But he drew inspiration from professional athletes who were diabetic, and even received a letter of encouragement from then Stars forward Toby Petersen:
“I remember one of my former teammates, who I can’t remember if they were a family friend (of Tufte) or a coach, said that there is a player that was diagnosed and it would be awesome to just get a couple of words of encouragement,” Petersen said. “With Riley, I remember the person saying he’s a big kid, he’s a good hockey player. Would hate for this disease to get in the way of what he loves.”
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Oh captain, my captain:
He brings energy to every aspect of the game. Vote which Jamie Benn highlight from 2018-19 is your fave. 🔥#GoStars
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 10, 2019
Adam Mascherin was one of many Stars prospects who stood out this year at Traverse City:
After winding road, Mascherin happy to call Stars home https://t.co/66YiT7rMsD via @NHLdotcom
— Mike Heika (@MikeHeika) September 10, 2019
I love this team:
“No, we’re not good, @JohnPaulJonesJP.” @JoshBogorad and @Razor5Hole continue to prep for Opening Night. 🌹#BachelorInParadise | #IsItOctoberYet pic.twitter.com/OMOErlSWVe
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 10, 2019
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There’s a Stars defnenseman on this list, and it’s not who you’d think:
Who are the top 10 Norris Trophy candidates for 2019-20? @THNMattLarkin‘s list includes some former winners and a couple candidates due to break out:https://t.co/f0WjJraxwv pic.twitter.com/QUCXJlfiC4
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) September 11, 2019
Here’s an insightful piece into the mind of Evgeni Malkin and his less than stellar 2018-19 campaign:
Evgeni Malkin opens up to @Real_RobRossi about his lost season, loneliness and NHL future: https://t.co/2zVAlJ8UTL pic.twitter.com/X4KAvQyOro
— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) September 10, 2019
Another interview: get to know Matt Duchene, who is unfortunately back in the Central Division yet again:
I talked to Matt Duchene about the years of Nashville rumors, property records, Tortorella’s summer comments, being compared to PK Subban and how hockey players can marketed better https://t.co/YCoBELiYJ9
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) September 10, 2019
Is Max Domi another potential RFA-holdout in the making, or will the Montreal Canadiens get a deal done sooner rather than later:
The Canadiens and Domi have talked extension, but patience can benefit the pending RFA, writes @THNJaredClintonhttps://t.co/FDxmYtqQfM
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) September 10, 2019
Do you feel lucky?
If you’re looking to make a few wagers on the upcoming NHL season, check out @domluszczyszyn‘s latest piece on his best bets. https://t.co/OomNvpH7xo
— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) September 10, 2019