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The best, worst value contracts for every NHL team
In this exercise, we identified the best contracts on every team, the ones with which the player provides the most production per dollar. We also identified the worst — you know, the ones that drive both fans and general managers up the wall. Note: This list does not include any entry-level contracts (as they are […]
Continue readingDallas Stars name Rick Bowness head coach
Bowness had been the interim coach since Dec. 10, 2019, when Jim Montgomery was fired for “unprofessional conduct.” Bowness coached Dallas to a 20-13-5 record in 38 regular-season games before leading the Stars on a run to the Stanley Cup Final. The Stars lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. “After being called […]
Continue readingDallas Stars banged up; Tyler Seguin to have hip surgery
General manager Jim Nill said Thursday that Seguin will need about four months to recover after he does have surgery, which would keep him from being available for the anticipated start of the season around Jan. 1. Ten days after the Stars lost Game 6 to Tampa Bay, and between the end of the draft […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 4 takeaways: Controversial ending puts Tampa Bay Lightning one win away
Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday was a back-and-forth battle with no shortage of lead changes or thrilling moments. Ultimately, there was also no shortage of controversies in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 5-4 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars. It gives the Lightning a commanding 3-1 lead, just one win away from […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 5 takeaways: Dallas Stars’ double-overtime win gives us a Game 6
There will be at least one more game in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. The Dallas Stars survived a furious onslaught from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Corey Perry scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to earn the 3-2 victory in Game 5. Miss any of the game? We’re here with the top takeaways […]
Continue reading2020 NHL Playoffs Today: How Game 3 of Tampa Bay Lightning-Dallas Stars will be won
Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars look to reclaim the lead. To do that, they’ll need to stay out of the penalty box. Check out ESPN NHL Playoffs Today every day of the postseason until the Stanley Cup is handed out. More: What each eliminated team should prioritize this offseason to get better. Game 3: Tampa Bay […]
Continue readingAnton Khudobin pulled after rocky Game 3 for Dallas Stars
After he was pulled before the third period of the Dallas Stars’ Game 3 loss Wednesday night in Edmonton, Alberta, goalie Anton Khudobin vowed he would be ready for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final — if he gets the call to start. Khudobin left the Stars’ 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 2 takeaways: Tampa Bay Lightning charge out to lead, hold off late Dallas Stars rally
Miss any of the game? We’re here with the top takeaways as we look ahead to a pivotal Game 3 on Wednesday. More: Click here for the entire Stanley Cup Final schedule. Heard you like power plays: How about nine of them? The Tampa goalie was spotted a three-goal lead and then was asked to […]
Continue readingConn Smythe Watch: Victor Hedman, Anton Khudobin lead the race for NHL playoff MVP
But before they lift the Cup, one player will be handed the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the most unusual postseason in league history. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association vote on the NHL’s playoff MVP award. Of the past 20 Conn Smythe Awards, five were goaltenders, four were defensemen […]
Continue reading2020 Stanley Cup Final preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars matchup, series pick
The Lightning — looking to become the first preseason Stanley Cup favorites to win it all since the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015 — started the season slow, then became the top offensive team in the regular season. If they win the Cup, they will have defeated the No. 1 defensive team (the Boston Bruins) in […]
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