The Stars lost their third-straight game last night, falling to the Wild 3-1. If you’d like to relive the evening, you can check out Sean Shapiro’s recap here.
The Stars are 1-7-0 in their past eight games and 22-27-10 on the season. It is what it is, troops.
— Mark Stepneski (@StarsInsideEdge) February 17, 2017
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In much, much happier news, Dave Strader is returning to call five home games, starting with the Stars’ tilt against the Lightning tomorrow. Mike Heika talked with Strader about what returning to the booth during his fight with cancer means.
The native of Glens Falls, N.Y. has been receiving treatment in his hometown, so he’s been away from Dallas and the day-to-day chatter of the Stars. That’s what he misses most, he said.
“I know the game is going to be exciting, but I’m looking forward mostly to going to the morning skate, hanging out with the players, laughing at Razor’s jokes,” Strader said of broadcast partner Daryl Reaugh. “You really appreciate that when it’s not there.”
There’s more on Strader at the link. [SportsDayDFW]
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Photographer Sean Berry has been documenting the Stars on their recent road trip, and you can check out the behind-the-scenes photos.
Jamie is pretty happy to see Hemsky practicing again (without a red no-contact jersey on). Photos from Day 5.
📸 https://t.co/MYxhVu4xSN pic.twitter.com/gUmAJVxP0n
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) February 16, 2017
The Hockey News’ Jared Clinton takes a look at whether the Stars will keep Lindy Ruff around or find a new head coach. [The Hockey News]
Ahead of the trade deadline, Sean McIndoe names traded picks that resulted in superstar players. [Sportsnet]
Congratulations are in order for Sidney Crosby, who became the 86th player in NHL history to record 1,000 points. (He promptly picked up Nos. 1,001 and 1,002.)
1,000 points. 757 games.
Well done, 87. #Crosby1000 pic.twitter.com/7Og5bPzxOV
— NHL (@NHL) February 17, 2017
Chad Johnson, Steve Mason, and other UFA goalies to keep an eye on. [The Hockey News]
And speaking of goalies who might be headed to new teams, could Marc-Andre Fleury go to the Flames? [Sportsnet]
Antoine Vermette has been suspended 10 games for slashing a linesman.
Ducks’ Antoine Vermette suspended 10 games under Rule 40.3. https://t.co/i7oN5i91mB
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 16, 2017
Over at ESPN, a look at how Vegas and the expansion draft will influence trade deadline moves. [ESPN]
The Canes’ depth on the blue line is drawing attention ahead of the trade deadline. [TSN]
And finally, happy Friday!
Jordie with the jokes. pic.twitter.com/MNmzE7Mpj6
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) February 17, 2017