Find out on Saturday if John Klingberg will be in the Top 20 defensemen
They’re all smiles…until the puck drops. 🏒
Who are the Top 20 Defensemen Right Now? Find out Saturday at 7pE. #NHLTopPlayers pic.twitter.com/sE6K8jaaZN
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) August 23, 2017
Denis Gurianov will be the Stars representative at the NHLPA rookie showcase.
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) August 23, 2017
Yesterday the Stars released details on how the team will celebrate their 25th anniversary. Including the retiring of #26 for Jere Lehtinen.
The Stars will retire the number 26 in honor of former Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen on Friday, Nov. 24 against the Calgary Flames. The three-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defensive forward spent his entire 14-season NHL career in Dallas where he recorded 514 points (243-271=514) in 875 career regular-season games. Lehtinen’s No. 26 will be the fifth sweater to be retired by the franchise and the third since the team moved to Texas. Lehtinen joins Neal Broten (No. 7), Bill Goldsworthy (No. 8), Mike Modano (No. 9) and Bill Masterton (No. 19) as the only players in franchise history to have their number retired. (Stars)
Jordie Benn gets a little revenge against the Wild a few years back.
December 21, 2015: The Minnesota Wild jumbotron takes a jab at Jordie Benn. Seconds later, the bearded Benn rifles one past Dubnyk. pic.twitter.com/Sv02mXzSNo
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) August 24, 2017
Mike Heika conducted his weekly Q&A session this week. (SportsDay DFW)
On a side note a well rested Sean Shapiro will post his Q&A chat today.
Tyler Seguin with the impressive volley shot in the BioSteel Camp.
#GottaSeeIt: Tyler Seguin bats one out of mid-air for a slick goal at @BioSteelSports #CAMP. pic.twitter.com/HlyJ4kXRzd
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 24, 2017
That goal helped his team clinch the BioSteel Cup.
Team Seguin defeats Team Nurse 5-2 to claim the 2017 BioSteel Cup. pic.twitter.com/lqj1wADb3S
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) August 24, 2017
August is coming to a close, meaning the return of hockey is coming soon. The Stars prospects will play in the annual NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City Michigan, from Sept 8th-Sept 12th. Joining Dallas will be prospects from the Blue Jackets, Blues, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Wild, Hurricanes and Rangers. The full schedule can be found here. (Between the Blue Lines)
Riley Tufte and Alex Goligoski helped Team RBC win the Da Beauty League Championship. Goligoski took home the MVP trophy.
Recap: Championship action from @DaBeautyLeague. https://t.co/QuLandxhxs
— Sota Sports (@SotaSportsBlog) August 24, 2017
Next Tuesday fans can score some game used sticks and old Reebok sweaters.
Official practice jerseys, game used sticks, reebok jerseys. We’re holding our end of summer warehouse sale at @DrPepperArena on August 29! pic.twitter.com/3zcXsVlRXa
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) August 22, 2017
Texas Stars:
The Texas Stars added a couple of new players this week, forward Colin Markison and defenseman Erik Sweetman. Sweetman was linemates with Gavin Bayreuther at St. Lawrence University.
The Stars have added depth to the roster with an experienced forward and rookie blueliner.
Read: https://t.co/bKDO5XK9Xr pic.twitter.com/hcfZtJY2ID
— Texas Stars (@TexasStars) August 23, 2017
A little T-Stars trivia.
Fun Fact: @therealjdowls is 1 of 9 players to have played for all 3 current teams in the @DallasStars organization. #TheMoreYouKnow #tbt pic.twitter.com/Cf7EYMmtpl
— Texas Stars (@TexasStars) August 24, 2017
Can you guess the other 8? The answer will appear at the end of the links.
The HEB Center is getting ready for Hockey.
Yesterday, tickets went on sale. Today? Glass and boards going up.
IT’S FINALLY BEGINNING… #IsItOctoberYet 🏒 pic.twitter.com/7JQFAApcD5
— Texas Stars (@TexasStars) August 22, 2017
The Rocket Richard Trophy is awarded to the NHL player that scores the most goals. Alex Ovechkin had won it 4 years in row before losing out last season. Last year’s super rookie Patrik Laine and Auston Matthews are some of the candidates for this year’s title. (The Hockey News)
Look for the remaining UFAs to start getting PTOs.
We’re reaching the point of the offseason when teams stop offering guaranteed contracts and start offering PTOs. https://t.co/jSWUuccUkt
— SB Nation NHL (@SBNationNHL) August 23, 2017
More potential PTOs. (THW)
Defenseman Will Butcher has made his decision on what team he wants to play for and will make the announcement on Sunday.
Will Butcher says he’ll announce NHL team choice on Sunday https://t.co/qRi5HHWETv
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) August 24, 2017
USA Hockey Looks to Medal with Unfamiliar Names – https://t.co/r79BiWrthG #hockey #THW pic.twitter.com/nvK0KTnsu0
— The Hockey Writers (@TheHockeyWriter) August 24, 2017
Every year is seems like the Blackhawks will revert back to mediocrity but  somehow GM Stan Bowman works some magic. Could this be the year their playoff run ends? (FanRag Sports)
The Stanley Cup uses proper boating safety.
Regardless of the party..safety first is so important. #stanleycup @HockeyHallFame @NHL @penguins pic.twitter.com/PYfiUARcUV
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) August 24, 2017
Trivia Answer:
Jack Campbell
Gemel Smith
Richard Bachman
Warren Peters
Matt Climie
Aaron Gagnon
Tom Wandell
Bonus Trivia:
Although his skills had diminished by the time he played for Dallas, What former Stars player was a Rookie of the Year? (Not Eddie the Eagle Belfour)
Finally a suggestion to EA Sports to add classic teams to their NHL video game.
NBA 2K has had classic teams in its games for years. It’s time for @EASPORTSNHL to follow suit. https://t.co/heNf1m28Zg
— SB Nation NHL (@SBNationNHL) August 23, 2017
Bonus Trivia Answer:
Andrew Raycroft