One down, Two to go: Nicklas Grossman signs contract
The Stars announced today that Nicklas Grossman has signed a 2 year deal worth $3.25 million, Kevin Nevarre breaks it down
Categories: Dallas Stars Tags: Dallas Stars, hockey, NHL
Player Profile: Danny Syvret
With the 2010-11 season quickly approaching, the Anaheim Ducks are looking to fill a couple of open defensive positions. One of likely, young candidates to secure a spot is Danny Syvret who played with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Adirondack Phantoms for 2009-10.
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Around the League, By Teams, NHLHS Features, Pacific, Western Conference Tags: Adam Perry, adirondack phantoms, AHL, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Corey Perry, Dallas Stars, Danny Syvret, London Knights, OHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Steve Ott
Stars Sale Update: Is no news good news?
My how the world changes in an instant. We haven't heard anything but incorrect rumors and speculation regarding the sale of the Stars and how it has been way below radar, etc, etc, etc (of course, compared to the Texas Rangers sale, most things could be considered under the radar).
Categories: Dallas Stars Tags: Dallas Stars, hockey, NHL
No to Niemi, But Totally Turco
NHLHS Chicago Blackhawks Correspondent Ryan Hackett discusses the Hawks walking away from Antti Niemi and choosing Marty Turco.
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So the Chicago Blackhawks have decided to let Antti Niemi and agent Bill Zito try their luck on the open market by saying “NO!” to his arbitration award of $2.75MM, thus sending seismic shockwaves not only through the hearts of the Blackhawks’ faithful but also the entire NHL. It’s been a trying off-season to say the least for fans of the Indian Head sweater, as the team has been forced to say goodbye to nearly half of the roster from last season, including such fan favorites as Dustin Byfuglien, Adam Burish, and now the Stanley Cup winning goaltender, Antti “The Finnish Fortress” Niemi.
Categories: Around the League, Central, Chicago Blackhawks, NHLHS Features, Western Conference Tags: Adam Burish, Antti Niemi, arbitration, Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Duncan Keith, Dustin Byfuglien, Jonathan Toews, Marty Turco, New Jersey Devils, NHL, Tomas Kopecky, Troy Brouwer
NHLHS Mock Draft: With the 11th Pick…
NHLHS Mock Draft is our latest feature where we collectively predict the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The draft is a crapshoot and we will be wrong… …but we thought it would be fun to try.
With the 11th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, the Dallas Stars select…
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Categories: Dallas Stars, NHLHS Features Tags: Dallas Stars
Blackhawks One Goal: Just Win.
NHLHS Blackhawks Correspondent Ryan Hackett discusses the latest surrounding the ‘Hawks.
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On the heels of ripping off four straight victories, the Chicago Blackhawks have resumed their winning ways before the doomsayers could say “dog-leg right”. While being outscored 16-7 over a three-game slide is hardly ideal at any time in the year, it seems to have awakened the squad on both ends of the ice, and some of the heroes have been of the more “unlikely” variety.
Categories: Around the League, By Teams, Central, Chicago Blackhawks, NHLHS Features, Western Conference Tags: Ben Eager, Blackhawks, Chicago Blackhawks, Colin Fraser, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tomas Kopecky
Bonino Shines In Ducks’ Win Over Stars
On a night devoted to honoring future Hall of Famer, Teemu Selanne for his latest achievement, rookie centerman, Nick Bonino stole a piece of the spotlight.
Following a touching, pre-game ceremony given to honor the Finnish Flash becoming only the 18th player to score 600 goals in his career, recently signed, Bonino notched his first goal in an Anaheim Ducks’ uniform and his first goal as a National Hockey League player. The goal came at 8:11 of the second period with a little help from line-mates Selanne and Corey Perry. It was the opening goal of the night for the Ducks and helped to carry the team to a 3 -1 win over the Dallas Stars.
Categories: Anaheim Ducks, Around the League, By Teams, NHLHS Features, Pacific, Western Conference Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Brad Richards, Chris Pronger, Colorado Avalanche, Corey Perry, Curtis McElhinney, Dallas Stars, James Neal, James Wisniewski, Jonas Hiller, Kari Lehtonen, Kyle Chipchura, Loui Eriksson, Lubomir Visnovsky, Matt Beleskey, Nick Bonino, Ryan Getzlaf, Steve Eminger, Steve Ott, Teemu Selanne
Ushering in a New Generation: Dallas Stars
In our newest feature, Ushering in a New Generation, our talented writer Katlyn Gambill takes a deeper look into team success based on a player’s age. Today, she looks at the Dallas Stars, who are the eleventh oldest team in the league.
The Dallas Stars old age certainly hindered their success this year. After losing coach Dave Tippett over the off-season, the Stars will not make the playoffs this year. Their average age of 27.86 years, though not too old, ranks eleventh in the NHL.
Categories: 30 Team Series, NHLHS Features, Ushering in a New Generation Tags: Brad Richards, Brenden Morrow, Dallas Stars, Dave Tippett, James Neal, Jamie Benn, Kari Lehtonen, Louis Eriksson, Marty Turco, Mike Modano, Mike Ribeiro, Stephane Robidas, Steve Ott, Tom Wandell
The Man Behind the Mask: Johan Hedberg
The NHLHS Man Behind The Mask series is a profile on some of the best goalies in the league to ever wear the “mask”. We hope you enjoy the latest installment of the NHLHS MBTM series.
The 1994 entry draft was a solid one for goaltenders. Jose Theodore was chosen in the 2nd round by Montreal. In the 5th round, the Dallas Stars chose Marty Turco, and four goaltenders were chosen in the 9th round, three of those eventual starters: Tim Thomas by the Nordiques, Evgeny Nabokov by the Sharks, and Tomas Vokoun by the Habs.
None of them are having a season like Johan Hedberg.
Categories: Atlanta Thrashers, Eastern Conference, NHLHS Features, Southeast, The Man Behind the Mask Tags: Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars, Evgeny Nabokov, Goaltender, Ilya Kovalchuk, Johan Hedberg, Jose Theodore, Kari Lehtonen, Marty Turco, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tim Thomas, Tomas Vokoun, Vancouver Canucks
Finally the Stars Look to Youth
Mike Modano leads all USA born hockey players in points and goals but now mans the fourth line in Dallas. After he and Marty Turco blamed the team’s woes on agitator Sean Avery, which amongst other things led to his exodus from Dallas, the Stars have not played any better than their mediocre 10th seed standing.
Categories: Around the League, NHLHS Features Tags: Alex Auld, Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars, James Neal, Jamie Benn, Jere Lehtinen, Joe Nieuwendyk, Kari Lehtonen, Loui Eriksson, Marty Turco, Mike Modano, Mike Ribeiro, Sean Avery, Steve Ott, Tom Hicks, Tom Wandell
THG Power Rankings: Week Through 1/24/2010
NHL Power Rankings presented by The Hockey Guys. These rankings will be released every Sunday directly following the show and summarize the thinking of Anthony Curatolo, Brandon Augienello and Dustin Leed.
Categories: NHLHS Features, THG Power Rankings Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhakws, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
The Value Of: Marty Turco
NHL Hot Stove presents it’s “The Value Of” series which will look at some of the names discussed around the NHL who likely will be moved at the March 3rd trade deadline.
What does the future hold for Marty Turco and the Dallas Stars? The team continues to fall out of playoff contention, Do they begin rebuilding or do they resign the veteran and try again? At 34-years-old, one would speculate his reign in Dallas would be coming to an end.
Categories: By Teams, Dallas Stars, Deadline Speculation, NHLHS Features, Pacific, Value Of:, Western Conference Tags: Alex Auld, Cristobal Huet, Dallas Stars, Dan Ellis, Joe Nieuwendyk, Marty Turco, Mike Ribeiro, Mike Smith, Steve Ott, Tom Hicks
Power Rankings Week Through 1/16/2010
NHL Power Rankings presented by The Hockey Guys. These rankings will be released every Sunday directly following the show and summarize the thinking of Anthony Curatolo, Brandon Augienello and Dustin Leed.
Legend: Rank – Team – Record – (Last week) – Position change
1. Chicago Blackhawks 34-11-4 (1) N/C – They can score at will, and are the best in the league. Keeping last weeks position as #1.
2. San Jose Sharks 31-10-8 (2) N/C – A tough loss against Boston is the only negative right now. Another team that belongs at the top.
3. Washington Capitals 29-12-6 (5) +2 – Speaking of scoring, WOW! A healthy Varlamov could do wonders for Washington.
4. Buffalo Sabres 29-11-6 (4) N/C – Ryan Miller is simply amazing. Buffalo is dangerous, even with a shaky roster on black and white.
5. Nashville Predators 29-16-3 (10) +5 Patric Horqvist anyone? This kid is on fire, and the Preds are playing great hockey.
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Categories: NHLHS Features, THG Power Rankings Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhakws, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
Power Rankings Week Through 01/09/2010
NHL Power Rankings presented by The Hockey Guys. These rankings will be released every Sunday directly following the show and summarize the thinking of Anthony Curatolo, Brandon Augienello and Dustin Leed.
Legend: Rank – Team – Record – (Last Week) Position Change
1. Chicago Blackhawks 31-10-4 (2) +1 When you are the best you simply are the best.
2. San Jose Sharks 28-10-7 (1) -1 A few losses have shifted gears in the power rankings for the Sharks.
3. New Jersey Devils 31-10-1 (3) N/C Although the lights went out in New Jersey, the Devils haven’t lost a step in their standings.
4. Buffalo Sabres 28-11-5 (6) +2 Good teams prove that winning comes more often then not.
5. Washington Capitals 27-11-6 (9) +4 Captain Ovechking leads the charge and Washington climbs back into the top five.
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Categories: THG Power Rankings Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhakws, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
The One Who Never Won It All
Arguably the best Finnish player never to win a Cup, Teppo Numminen will receive recognition for his remarkable career when the Phoenix Coyotes induct him into the “Ring of Honor” on January 30, 2010. Numminen, drafted in 1986, played fifteen seasons for the Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes franchise, and continued to play an additional five years for Dallas and Buffalo.
At the time of his retirement on August 4, 2009, the stay-at-home defenseman was the last player from the 1986 draft still playing in the NHL. He was a three-time all-star, a two-time silver medalist at the Olympics (along with one bronze medal), and as of January 2010, he holds the record for most NHL games (1372 games) played without winning a Cup. The longevity of his career was largely due to his vision, his positioning, and his passing.
He never won the Norris Trophy —for the league’s best defenseman — though, Jeremy Roenick once said Numminen should be up for the award every year, but the media and market of Phoenix was not conducive to winning an award. Numminen was a great captain for the Coyotes, but not many outside of Winnipeg and Phoenix gave him the recognition he deserved. His contributions to the Coyotes were outstanding; the Coyotes have not made the playoffs since trading Numminen to the Dallas Stars in July of 2003. He was never a flashy or physical player, but he gave hope to defenseman that positioning can makeup for size and strength.
Categories: Around the League Tags: Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, Jeremy Roenick, Phoenix Coyotes, Teppo Numminen, Winnipeg Jets
