The Dallas Stars begin their 2025-26 regular season tomorrow night. So hey, teen gang! Let’s rap about that sport thing we like!…
- Robert Tiffin has a few final thoughts on the Stars’ opening-night roster, Glen Gulutzun’s challenge, Jamie Benn’s absence, and so much more. [Stars Thoughts]
- ICYMI, Sean Shapiro’s article on Mikko Rantanen, and how the Stars will plan their offense around him, is a great read and will be an interesting reference point for the new season. [D Magazine]
- The Western Conference stays strong, and the Central Division stays Murder-y. That’s the abridged version of Elliotte Friedman’s 25th Thought for the week. [Sportsnet]
- And forget Kirill Kaprizov: Connor McDavid’s new contract is still the measure that sets the market, writes Lyle Richardson. [The Hockey News]
- But what of Kyle Connor, who just struck the biggest deal in Winnipeg Jets history? There’s a lot to unpack there, and Friedge took it on. [Sportsnet]
It’s back. You knew it would be.
#Murder Was The Case
The new NHL season is upon us, and the Dirty Central is already out there mucking it up:
- The Chicago Blackhawks’ young lineup lost to the Florida Panthers, but maybe not as badly as you thought they would! The reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup champs won at home, 3-2. [Second City Hockey]
- And Nathan MacKinnon passed Joe Sakic as the Colorado Avalanche’s all-time points leader during the Avs’ 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Crypto.com Arena. [NHL.com]
The Idaho Steelheads are warming up for their first exhibition game of the 2025-26 season. Check out their Instagram story for a peek at training camp.
Finally, let’s end with a reminder that the Texas Stars are pretty darn good, too. Check out their schedule and find a way to watch. Enjoy.