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Is Glen Gulutzan right? Have the Stars been a weak (or weaker than we’ve been led to believe) offensive team all these years?
According to Glen Gulutzan and Dallas’ analytics team, yes. But is that correct?
Glen Gulutzan’s press conference perked some ears when he said that the Dallas Stars did a deep dive into the analytics this summer and as a result, will make...
Stray observations: Dallas beats Pittsburgh 3-1 to conclude their prospect tournament
We’ve reached the end of the prospect tournament, and through three games, there’s reason to be optimistic about Dallas’ relatively thin pipeline.
Sure, the Stars may not stack up against a pool like the San Jose Sharks (who did a number...
Stars Stuff: Stray observations through two at the prospect tournament, John Klingberg calls it a career, and some future-of-the-blue-line ruminations
It’s so fitting, however unfortunate, that John Klingberg retire on the eve of Dallas’ prospect tournament. This time 14 years ago, Stars fans were hyped about the skinny but talented 6’1 Swedish blue liner, picked in the fifth round, and w...
A layfan’s guide to who should stand out for the Dallas Stars at this weekend’s prospect tournament and who might surprise
At last, the good stuff. No not the Dallas Stars. The future of the Dallas Stars!
I know. Dallas’ prospect pipeline is obviously thin. Their top prospects in recent years have either graduated, been traded, or fell victim to the cap crunc...
Dallas’ power eight: A dramatic overreaction to The Athletic’s 2026-2027 player tiers. And possibly some dramatic agreement.
How do Dallas’ top eight players stack up to the league’s best?
The 2026-2027 season is upon us, and the closer we get to real hockey, the more I’m reminded of how little our projections matter once the puck drops. Imagine how Penguins and...
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