Draft Profile: Robert Hagg
The subject of today’s profile is defenseman Robert Hagg, a young Swedish defenseman who has slowly been making his way through the MODO system in the last four years.
Profile
Age: 18 (Born Feb. 8, 1995)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: ~200+ lbs
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left-handed
Scouting Ranks
ISS: 23rd in April, now outside the top...
Dallas Stars unveil new logo and uniforms
The Dallas Stars held an event Tuesday night for season-ticket holders and other guests, and at the end of the night, the team unveiled a new logo and new team uniform’s for the 2013-14 season. Stars owner Tom
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...
2013 Finland World Hockey Championship Roster by Steven Ellis
*Lauri Korpikoski of the Phoenix Coyotes will join the team if he passes his medical. Kari Lehtonen of the Dallas Stars has yet to accept or decline his invitation.
How to Beat the Goalie: Nilstorp (AHL version)
(Photo by: Steven Christy)
Texas Stars' goaltender Cristopher Nilstorp seeks the Calder Cup in his first career season in North America. Nilstorp acquired some experience in the NHL playing with the NHL affiliate Dallas Stars while Kari Lehtonen was injured.
The 29 year old played for Farjestads in the Swedish Elitserien where he was, "one of the best...
Bag of Pucks: The Final Week Edition
You wanted the playoffs, right?
Well, you got them. Starting tonight. And with 3 games to go into the regular season, we have found our way to a familiar spot. Win. Win again. And then, win a 3rd time in succession for the playoffs. Anything less might not be enough.
In fact, with Detroit's win last night and Columbus winning the night before, we are actually in a spot where...
Stars need to repeat history against Kings
After a tough 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night at Scottrade Center, the Dallas Stars head into Sunday night's Pacific Division tilt with the reigning NHL Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in need of a nice bounce back performance at Staples Center. And if Dallas' history against the Kings this season is any indication, they could very well get it.
That...
After tough loss, Jackets now wait and watch
And now the wait begins.
Having just finished a stretch that had them playing five games in seven days in four different time zones (thank you, NHL lockout), the Columbus Blue Jackets now find themselves in the position of watching the NHL scoreboard. After the loss to Los Angeles Thursday night at the Staples Center, the Blue Jackets dont play until Sunday, when the six-game road...
Canucks-Stars Preview
The Vancouver Canucks came up short in their last game, but they're still in position to win a fifth consecutive Northwest Division title.
The Dallas Stars still control their playoff fate following a defeat, but they don't have much room for error.
Vancouver will try to extend its point streak in Dallas to seven Thursday night when the Stars go for a season-best third...
Dallas Stars getting their top goalie back in net
Kari Lehtonen will be back in goal for the Dallas Stars after missing nearly four full games because of a groin injury.
Coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday that Lehtonen be the starting goaltender Thursday night against Vancouver.
The Stars will be without rookie Alex Chiasson, who has six goals and an assist in his seven games. He sustained a shoulder injury in a 5-2 loss at Western...
Stars getting Lehtonen back in net
DALLAS (AP) -- Kari Lehtonen will be back in goal for the Dallas Stars after missing nearly four full games because of a groin injury.
Coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday that Lehtonen be the starting goaltender Thursday night against Vancouver.
The Stars will be without rookie Alex Chiasson, who has six goals and an assist in his seven games. He sustained a shoulder injury in a...
Stars recall G Nilstorp after injury to Lehtonen
The Dallas Stars have recalled goaltender Cristopher Nilstorp from their American Hockey League affiliate a day after starter Kari Lehtonen left a game with a lower body injury.
The move Wednesday means Nilstorp will back up Richard Bachman, who didn't allow a goal after replacing Lehtonen in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Los Angeles.
Lehtonen, who missed five games earlier in...
Stars recall G Nilstorp after injury to Lehtonen
DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Stars have recalled goaltender Cristopher Nilstorp from their American Hockey League affiliate a day after starter Kari Lehtonen left a game with a lower body injury.
The move Wednesday means Nilstorp will back up Richard Bachman, who didn't allow a goal after replacing Lehtonen in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Los Angeles.
Lehtonen, who missed five games...
Stars stop streaking Sharks
Despite dealing away many of their star players before last week's NHL trade deadline, the Dallas Stars are delivering a clear message to the rest of the Western Conference that they aren't packing it in just yet.
Jamie Benn scored the lone goal in the shootout and Kari Lehtonen stopped all three attempts as the Stars snapped the San Jose Sharks' seven-game winning streak...
Stars rally to beat Sharks in shootout
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Jamie Benn scored the lone goal in the shootout and Kari Lehtonen stopped all three attempts as the Dallas Stars snapped the San Jose Sharks' seven-game winning streak with a 5-4, come-from-behind victory on Sunday.
Alex Chiasson started the rally from a two-goal deficit in the third period when he scored his second goal of the game, and Loui Erickson...
Stars 5, Sharks 4, SO
Jamie Benn scored the lone goal in the shootout and Kari Lehtonen stopped all three attempts as the Dallas Stars snapped the San Jose Sharks' seven-game winning streak with a 5-4, come-from-behind victory on Sunday.
Alex Chiasson started the rally from a two-goal deficit in the third period when he scored his second goal of the game, and Loui Erickson tied it for the Stars,...
Bill Meltzer: Star Gazing: Stars Claim Final Meeting with Ducks
The Dallas Stars concluded their season series with the Anaheim Ducks with a 2-2-1 mark and claimed the final game of a three-game set by virtue of a 3-1 road victory last night. The win came on the heels of 4-0 and 5-2 blowout losses to the Ducks earlier in the week.
The game was something of a typical Stars win. Dallas was out-chanced early in the game but Kari Lehtonen (27...
Stars visit struggling Avalanche on Wednesday
The Dallas Stars ended an ugly losing streak - and a severe offensive slump - their last time out, earning a crucial win in their battle to make the playoffs.
They may have a good chance to make it two in a row Wednesday night when they visit the sliding and defensively challenged Colorado Avalanche, losers of three straight at home.
Dallas (13-12-3) defeated Calgary 4-3 on Monday...
Bill Meltzer: Star Gazing: St. Patrick's Day Massacre in Big D
The Dallas Stars fell to 0-2-1 on their current four-game homestand and dropped to the .500 mark on the season after being on the receiving end of an 8-1 shellacking by the powerhouse Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center last night. If not for a couple point-blank early saves by Kari Lehtonen and a breakaway stop on Patrick Kane by Richard Bachman in the third period...
The F**K You Fantasy POTN (3/12)
It is great to talk about the great fantasy hockey players of the night but no one talks about the ones that absolutely kill your fantasy team. This kid has the right message!
Here we are. The F**K YOU Fantasy POTN is going to be a bit of a regular column here on The Hockey Program. It will be fun and hey you get a chance to revel in our misery. That is always fun,...
How to Beat the Goalie: Lehtonen
(Photo by: Mike Munden/AP)
Acquired in a trade from the Atlanta Thrashers prior to the trade deadline, it appears Kari Lehtonen has found a good fit with the Dallas Stars organization. The Helsinki, Finland native has suffered from injuries, however, which has set back his growth and development as an NHL superstar goaltender quite a bit.
Earlier this season, Lehtonen...
Bill Meltzer: Star Gazing: Two Defensive Breakdowns Prove Costly
The Dallas Stars played a solid enough road game in Phoenix last night to stay competitive against the Coyotes but a pair of defensive breakdowns proved costly in a 2-1 loss that snapped the Stars' two-game mini winning streak. Kari Lehtonen had no prayer of stopping either goal, as Phoenix build a 2-0 lead by the middle stages of the game.
On the first goal, gifted Coyotes...
Stars rebound for win over Blues
The Dallas Stars' team defense and discipline were enough to stop the St. Louis Blues.
Derek Roy had a goal and two assists and Kari Lehtonen made 25 saves to help the Stars to a 4-1 victory over the Blues on Sunday.
After a deflating 5-1 loss at home against Edmonton on Thursday, in which the Stars gave the Oilers nine power plays, Dallas rebounded with a strong defensive...
Blues fall to Stars
DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Stars' team defense and discipline were enough to stop the St. Louis Blues.
Derek Roy had a goal and two assists and Kari Lehtonen made 25 saves to help the Stars to a 4-1 victory over the Blues on Sunday.
After a deflating 5-1 loss at home against Edmonton on Thursday, in which the Stars gave the Oilers nine power plays, Dallas rebounded with a strong...
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