Defending Big D Sep 25, 2023
Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 225: The Bright Side Cast
Ready for the puppies-and-candy outlook on the Stars' upcoming season? Wes and Mark get all sunshiny (but not in a weird way).
Defending Big D Sep 25, 2023
Analysis: Is Matt Duchene the Best Option for Tyler Seguin?
For some fans, this question is a waste of time. “Of course Matt Duchene is the best option for Tyler Seguin!” After all, the Roope Hintz line is perfect. The Wyatt Johnston line is perfect. The fourth line is perfect for what it is. That leaves two top-six players in Seguin and Mason Marchment to […]
Defending Big D Sep 22, 2023
Miro Heiskanen Wants To Be Best NHL Defenseman
When the NHL did their European player tour over the summer, Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiksanen served notice: he’s coming for the title of best defenseman in the league. “[The Norris Trophy is] one thing I really want to win,” he told NHL.com’s Dan Rosen. “I want to be the best defenseman in the NHL.” As […]
Defending Big D Sep 19, 2023
National Media Taking Notice of the Stars
The Dallas Stars in 2023-24 are a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Don’t believe it? Just take a look at the stock that the NHL’s major network partners (ESPN and Turner) have invested in the Stars. The 13-game national broadcast schedule is indicating that the Dallas Stars have earned the respect of the national media, and […]
Defending Big D Sep 18, 2023
Dallas Stars end Traverse City Tournament with 6-3 Victory
Dallas Stars Lineup Matthew Seminoff (43) – Mavrik Bourque (22)(A) – Matěj Blümel (25)(A)Antonio Stranges (71) – Logan Stankoven (11) – Chase Wheatcroft (48)Francesco Arcuri (54) – Oskar Bäck (37)(C) – Kyle McDonald (40)Justin Ertel (62) – Brad Gardiner (45) – Angus MacDonell (46) Jacob Murray (67) – Christian Kyrou (38)Gavin White (74) – Artem […]
Defending Big D Sep 15, 2023
Dallas Stars Drop 5-1 Decision to Toronto Maple Leafs in Traverse City
Dallas Stars Lineup Matthew Seminoff (43) – Logan Stankoven (11) – Matěj Blümel (25)(A)Antonio Stranges (71) – Mavrik Bourque (22)(A) – Kyle McDonald (40)Francesco Arcuri (54) – Brad Gardiner (45) – Chase Wheatcroft (48)Ben Berard (60) – Angus MacDonell (46) – Keaton Mastrodonato (49)Justin Ertel (62) Ben Zloty (52) – Gavin White (74)Jacob Murray (67) […]
Defending Big D Sep 15, 2023
Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 224: Hockey Is Back!
The Dallas Stars are undefeated (in Traverse City)! Wes and Mark talk about the story so far.
Defending Big D Sep 14, 2023
Hockey is back – Dallas Stars open Traverse City against Detroit Red Wings
The Dallas Stars prospects hit the ice for the first time on Thursday evening, facing a relatively veteran Detroit Red Wings squad. Dallas Stars Lineup Matthew Seminoff (43) – Logan Stankoven (11) – Matej Blumel (25)(A)Antonio Stranges (71) – Mavrik Bourque (22)(A) – Kyle McDonald (40)Francesco Arcuri (54) – Oskar Back (37)(C) – Chase Wheatcroft […]
Defending Big D Sep 12, 2023
Dallas Stars Announce Traverse City Roster
The Dallas Stars have announced the roster of players who will be traveling to and competing in the Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Play for the Stars begins on Thursday, September 14. This year’s group trends a bit younger than past teams, and features many of the team’s top prospects. At forward, several top performers for […]
Defending Big D Sep 10, 2023
Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast #223: The Calendar-Cast
Are you ready for the season? Wes and Tyler mark the milestones remaining before opening night. Hockey season is days away, and we really mean it this time. As we count the hours toward the 2023 Traverse City Prospects Tournament – the officially unofficial kickoff to the Dallas Stars’ season – which dates should we […]
Defending Big D Sep 5, 2023
Dallas Stars Prospect Rankings: September 2023 Edition
It’s hard to believe but even after graduating some very good players, the Dallas Stars still have a loaded talent pool with varying degrees of readiness. It’s been the defining feature of Jim Nill’s second half. What started out as a very (very) questionable run of Valeri Nichushkin, Jason Dickinson, Julius Honka, Denis Gurianov, and […]
Defending Big D Sep 2, 2023
Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode #222: Hot Season Warm-Up
Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode #222: Hot Season Warm-Up The days grow short when you reach September, as the poet wrote. And as hockey season bears down on us like an out-of-control semi, life is going to come at you pretty fast, as another poet suggested. With that in mind, Wes and Mark […]
Defending Big D Sep 1, 2023
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Friday, September 1
Happy September, Dallas Stars fans! Let’s start our Countdown to Hockey, shall we? There’s live hockey out there! For free! ZIsForZubov shares a link to the Champions Hockey League tournament stream, where you’ll get to see past and future Stars legends Jyrki Jokipakka and Arno Tiefensee in action. [CHL] You know Joe Pavelski is the […]
Defending Big D Aug 31, 2023
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Thursday, August 31
Good day, DBD’ers! It’s August 31, which means it’s practically Halloween, or something. What’s out there for a Dallas Stars fan? The Stars get 12 games on national TV this season. If you can’t stand the out-of-market broadcast teams, prepare now. [Dallas Stars] Dom Luszczyszyn’s latest front-office confidence survey shows the Dallas Stars rocketing up […]
Defending Big D Aug 30, 2023
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Wednesday, August 30
Hey, DBD’ers! Let’s take a look at some of the latest Dallas Stars stuff: Who are the best potential roster guys you’re not talking about? Former Star Riley Tufte and current Star Scott Reedy both made Allan Mitchell’s list of under-the-radar options for each team. [The Athletic] Yukon Cornelius returns? Word is out that the […]
