What went right and wrong in Stars' season
Now that the Dallas Stars' shortened 2013 season is in the books, it's time to dissect what went right, what went wrong and what is promising heading into the start of the Jim Nill era as the club's general manager.
THE GOOD
The Play of Kari Lehtonen in Net
The numbers might not illustrate it, but it was overall another solid year for Kari Lehtonen between the pipes...
What went right and wrong in Stars' season
Now that the Dallas Stars' shortened 2013 season is in the books, it's time to dissect what went right, what went wrong and what is promising heading into the start of the Jim Nill era as the club's general manager.
THE GOOD
The Play of Kari Lehtonen in Net
The numbers might not illustrate it, but it was overall another solid year for Kari Lehtonen between the pipes...
Blues battle Stars at the Scottrade Center
(AP) -- Though the St. Louis Blues have struggled to score of late, goaltender Brian Elliott and a solid defense have kept them in playoff position.
An offensive barrage helped the Dallas Stars continue their push to break into the top eight in the Western Conference.
Each team looks to build on its latest victory when the Blues host the Stars on Friday night.
David Perron scored...
Stars-Blues Preview
Though the St. Louis Blues have struggled to score of late, goaltender Brian Elliott and a solid defense have kept them in playoff position.
An offensive barrage helped the Dallas Stars continue their push to break into the top eight in the Western Conference.
Each team looks to build on its latest victory when the Blues host the Stars on Friday night.
David Perron scored his...
Dallas crushes the Canucks Thursday night
Canucks stay in lockerroom: Get blown out in third by Dallas
The Canucks scored first in this one. They then failed to show up for the final 20 minutes. What might call it a brutal effort.
Cody Eakin, Jamie Benn and Ray Whitney scored goals early in the third period to break open a tie game. The goals came within the first 7:03.
Cory Schneider made 25 saves for the Canucks...
Stars 5, Canucks 1
Cody Eakin, Jamie Benn and Ray Whitney scored goals early in the third period to break open a tie game and help the Dallas Stars cruise to a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
Vernon Fiddler and Erik Cole also found the back of the net and Kari Lehtonen returned from a three-game absence due to a groin injury to stop 37 shots for the Stars, who are 6-1-0 in...
Stars burn Canucks in 3rd period for big win
DALLAS (AP) -- Cody Eakin, Jamie Benn and Ray Whitney scored goals early in the third period to break open a tie game and help the Dallas Stars cruise to a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
Vernon Fiddler and Erik Cole also found the back of the net and Kari Lehtonen stopped 37 shots for the Stars, who are 6-1-0 in their last seven games.
Dallas moved into...
Stars end Wild's win streak at 7
The Dallas Stars used a balanced offense to cool off the Minnesota Wild.
Jamie Benn, Ray Whitney and Cody Eakin each had a goal and an assist Friday night to lead the Stars to a 5-3 victory and end the Wild's seven-game winning streak.
Erik Cole and Tomas Vincour also scored for Dallas, which moved within one point of the Western Conference's final playoff spot. Jaromir...
Stars 5, Wild 3
Jamie Benn, Ray Whitney and Cody Eakin each had a goal and an assist to help lead the Dallas Stars to a 5-3 victory to end the Minnesota Wild's seven-game winning streak on Friday.
Erik Cole and Tomas Vincour also scored for Dallas, which moved within one point of the Western Conference's final playoff spot. Jaromir Jagr also earned his 1,000th career NHL assist.
After...
Stars end Wild's 7-game win streak
DALLAS (AP) -- Jamie Benn, Ray Whitney and Cody Eakin each had a goal and an assist to help lead the Dallas Stars to a 5-3 victory to end the Minnesota Wild's seven-game winning streak on Friday.
Erik Cole and Tomas Vincour also scored for Dallas, which moved within one point of the Western Conference's final playoff spot. Jaromir Jagr also earned his 1,000th career NHL...
Stars 5, Avalanche 2
Derek Roy, Eric Nystrom and Jaromir Jagr each had a goal and an assist to lead the Dallas Stars to a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.
Rookie Jordie Benn got his first NHL goal and Cody Eakin also scored for Dallas, which won its second straight game following a 1-4-1 stretch in which they were outscored 23-10. Jamie Benn added three assists.
The Stars...
Cody Eakin’s Hit on Matt Stajan ‘One of the Dirtiest Hits’ Bob Hartley Has Ever Seen (Video)
A head coach will stick up for his player 999 times out of 1,000, but Flames head coach Bob Hartley might want to watch game film before making crazy accusations.
On Monday night, Cody Eakin caught Matt Stajan with his head down in the neutral zone — kind of. At first glance, the hit looked pretty dirty, but as Yahoo! Sports’ Puck Daddy points out, maybe it’s worth a second...
The Blackhawks Duel with 'Big D'
In the midst of a three game losing streak, the Dallas Stars are ripe for the picking. This team has been up and down all season long and this current streak ties their worst losing streak of the season. If all goes according to planned, the Blackhawks should be able to make this the Stars biggest losing streak in the 2013 season.
Although Dallas does not currently hold a playoff...
Struggling Coyotes face streaking Stars
Dallas' power-play unit is starting to find its rhythm, and not surprisingly, the Stars are quickly accumulating goals and points.
The Phoenix Coyotes are struggling to keep opponents from scoring, regardless of how many skaters are on the ice.
The Stars try to build on another strong performance and win their third in a row Saturday night in Phoenix.
With a 5-2 victory over...
Stars-Coyotes Preview
Dallas' power-play unit is starting to find its rhythm, and not surprisingly, the Stars are quickly accumulating goals and points.
The Phoenix Coyotes are struggling to keep opponents from scoring, regardless of how many skaters are on the ice.
The Stars try to build on another strong performance and win their third in a row Saturday night in Phoenix.
With a 5-2 victory over...
2013 Game 14 Recap: Flames Demolish Stars 7-4
Final
Dallas Stars 4 - Calgary Flames 7
The Positives:
There are very few positives in a 7-4 loss against one of the worst teams in the league.
Ummmm, Brenden Morrow wasn't too bad this game. He had two goals and was a big obstacle in front of the Calgary net.
Jamie Oleksiak got his first official point of his career last night with an assist on one of Morrow...
Into the Numbers: Looking at the Face-offs
GP
D-Zone
Neutral Zone
O-Zone
Total
Derek Roy
7
27-63 (42.9%)
18-35 (51.4%)
25-44 (56.8%)
70-142 (49.3%)
Jamie Benn
7
22-39 (56.4%)
16-41 (39%)
23-46 (50%)
61-126 (48.4%)
Vernon...
2013 Game 7 Recap: Stars Crushed 4-1 by Red Wings
Final
Dallas Stars 1 - Detroit Red Wings 4
Well, that was a pretty ugly game eh? For the second day in a row the Stars looked like a team with no energy, no fight and no will as they lost to the Red Wings 4-1. The Stars continue to have major issues with the second night of back-to-backs and have now lost four in a row. They get two days of rest and practice before hosting...
2013 Game 6 Preview: Dallas Stars @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas Stars (2-2-1, 5 pts) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (1-3-1, 3 pts)
6:00 PM CT
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
The Blue Jackets
Dallas gets an easier game against a Central Division foe when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. Columbus has been a perennial cellar dweller during their existence and it’s expected to happen again this season. The Blue...
2013 Game 4 Recap: Stars fall 3-2 to Blackhawks
Final - Overtime
Dallas Stars 2 – Chicago Blackhawks 3
Dallas was both unlucky and very fortunate to get at least a point in this game. Chicago dominated possession of the puck and put enormous pressure on Kari Lehtonen the entire game. The Stars couldn’t stay out of the penalty box and that, in the end, was the difference in the game as the Hawks scored three power play...
Bill Meltzer: Star Gazing: Eakin Is Coming Along Nicely, Glennie Isn't
The Dallas Stars decision last join to trade erstwhile second-line center Mike Ribeiro to the Washington Capitals for 21-year-old center prospect Cody Eakin and a second-round pick was a pretty clear indication that the Stars wanted to go in a different direction after narrowly missing the playoffs in each of the last two seasons.
The subsequent acquisition of Derek Roy relieved...
Da Bears
Hershey Bears Roster
#ForwardsPosHtWtSDOBNatBirthplacePlayer Pages
23
Barry Almeida
C
5' 8
185
L
11/20/88
Springfield, MA
NHL
Hf
AHL
17
Chris Bourque (A)
LW
5' 8
180
L
01/29/86
Boxford, MA
NHL
TSN
LOH
AHL
HF
26
Mike Carman
C
6' 0
185
L
04/14/88
Apple Valley, MN
NHL
TSN
Hf
AHL
HF
13
Andrew Carroll...
Stars Shine in Texas, Admirals Fall 3-1
The Milwaukee Admirals continued their Texas road trip on Wednesday night, heading to Cedar Park to face off against the Texas Stars. The Admirals came in with a 2-2 record, while Stars were off to a 3-2 start. The Admirals have not scored first in any of their first four contests, and that trend continued tonight. With Patrick Cehlin in the box after a tripping infraction the Stars...
Prospect Report, Overseas Roundup and The Week Ahead 10/15-10/21
Texas Stars
The Stars are off to a nice 2-0-0 start with wins over the San Antonio Rampage and the Charlotte Checkers. The standout performer so far has been the new guy, Cody Eakin. Eakin has looked like a hell of playmaker on both sides of the ice and finished up with two goals and an assist last week. He's connecting well playing with Tomas Vincour (who could've had...
Bill Meltzer: Star Gazing: How Will Stars Account for Roy's Absence?
The Dallas Stars' original offseason plan following the acquisitions of Derek Roy from Buffalo and Cody Eakin from Washington was to have Roy center one of the Stars' top two lines and work the 21-year-old Eakin slowly into the lineup.
Assuming there is not a lockout that significantly delays the start of the 2012-13 season, that plan will have to be altered. Roy is out...
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