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Dallas Stars: Five Things We Learned In November 2017

By Josh Clark

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 24: Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov (47) celebrates scoring a goal during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames on November 24, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dallas beats Calgary 6-3. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 24: Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov (47) celebrates scoring a goal during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames on November 24, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dallas beats Calgary 6-3. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Alexander Radulov
DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Alexander Radulov /

Alexander Radulov Is Really Good At Hockey

Now that we are almost two months into the regular season, one thing is clear: that Russian guy is really good at hockey. Not just hockey, but specifically putting the puck in the back of the net.

When the Dallas Stars signed Alexander Radulov to a five-year deal during this past summer, they were doing it simply to fill a hole. The Stars needed a competent right winger to play on the top pairing and also contribute on the power play.

The problem was that all of their “in-house” solutions would not end up being solutions. Patrick Sharp was growing old and desired a return to Chicago. Ales Hemsky had not completed a healthy season with the Stars since signing with the team in 2014 and had not panned out as the right wing that Dallas was looking for.

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    • So they went with Radulov. Some were concerned about the price and others were concerned about his reputation (considering he left the NHL for the KHL during his first stint in pro hockey).

    But after the numbers he posted with the Montreal Canadiens in 2016-17, it was hard not to get excited.

    And though Radulov’s statistics started out on a slow note, he beefed them up considerably in the month of November. Radulov led the Dallas Stars in scoring in the month of November with 12 points (4G, 8A) in 12 games.

    He paced the Stars’ offensive attack throughout the month, contributing a nine-game point streak.  His presence at even strength and on the power play are being felt and used by the team.

    But it’s not just his point production that is giving Dallas an extra boost. His leadership, his energy, and his overall ruggedness give him a unique personality on the ice.

    Whenever there is a critical moment in a game, Radulov seems to be the one on the ice, scoring the big goal, making the big hit, or finding a way to give the Stars the edge. He could be defined as the primary heart and soul of the team right now due to his energy and passion when skating. Just take a look at the picture on the front page of this slideshow. Now THAT’S a guy who enjoys himself some hockey.

    He’s learning how to adapt to a variety of in-game settings, including line juggling. Radulov seems to have a knack for creating instant chemistry with his line mates, whoever they might be in a given game.

    The Dallas Stars are in good shape so far with no. 47 on the top line, and he’s looking to be one of their best offseason acquisitions so far. If he keeps it up, things will continue looking bright for the Dallas scoring attack.

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