Analysis

Minnesota Wild v Dallas Stars

There are some things for the Dallas Stars to work on after last night

Brian Sweet
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The preparations for a Dallas Stars Stanley Cup run begin tonight at the AAC

Dallas Stars are already working on defensive pairings for this season

Observations from Dallas Stars training camp eve press conference

Dallas Stars v Edmonton Oilers - Game Six

Esa Lindell signs 5-year extension with the Dallas Stars

Brian Sweet
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2024 NHL Awards Red Carpet

2024 Central Division Series Preview: Chicago Blackhawks

Brian Sweet
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May 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) chase the puck during the second period in game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In Between the Lines: Let's look at the Dallas Stars fourth line

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Mar 20, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) and center Logan Stankoven (11) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) and defenseman Nils Lundkvist (5) and defenseman Ryan Suter (20) celebrates a goal scored by Benn against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In Between the Lines: Let's examine the projected third line

Brian Sweet
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Edmonton Oilers v Dallas Stars - Game Five

Dallas Stars 2024 playoff statistics in wins vs. losses

Nick Lacoste
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Apr 22, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) and defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and center Tyler Seguin (91) and left wing Mason Marchment (27) skate off the ice after Marchment scores a goal against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson (36) during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In Between the Lines: Taking a look at the second line

Brian Sweet
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Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Yaroslav Askarov celebrates with left wing Egor Afanasyev and center Fedor Svechkov after a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Eagles on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dallas Stars What If Edition: Yaroslav Askarov and Jake Oettinger team up

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May 15, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) and left wing Jason Robertson (21) and center Wyatt Johnston (53) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates a power play goal scored by Heiskanen against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period in game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In Between the Lines: Taking a look at the projected top line

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Apr 6, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) during a break in the action against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Seeger Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Which version of Mavrik Bourque will the Dallas Stars get this season

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May 31, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) shoots the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

What does Logan Stankoven need to work on in his first full season

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May 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) tries to redirect the puck past Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the overtime period in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

What could a realistic Jamie Benn extension look like?

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May 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

What a realistic contract extension could look like for Wyatt Johnston

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May 31, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 players the Dallas Stars should make sure to keep

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May 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates his goal scored with center Tyler Seguin (91) and defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and right wing Evgenii Dadonov (63) and defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4)  in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Blackout Dallas series predictions for the Stars-Oilers series

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Mar 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) and Florida Panthers

Pick Your Poison: Dallas Stars have reached uncharted waters on offense

Brian Sweet
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Dallas Stars v Montreal Canadiens

Puzzled Piece: Assembling the Stars defense for optimal output

Caleb Garrison
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Dallas Stars v Anaheim Ducks

Dallas Stars avoid trade deadline scramble by maintaining deep forward group

Caleb Garrison
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Dallas Stars v New York Islanders

Texas on Top: A Dallas Stars Team Statistical Breakdown and Reflection (Part 4 of 6)

Nick Lacoste
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Dallas Stars v Minnesota Wild

This Team Has Depth: A Dallas Stars statistical breakdown (Part 3 of 6)

Nick Lacoste
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Apr 25, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) faces the Minnesota Wild attack during the third period in game five of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Edge Statistics: Understanding Jake Oettinger’s inconsistencies

Nick Lacoste
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Mar 18, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) guards his net against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars fall to Calgary as they implode late once again

Samantha King
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Nov 14, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates after he scores the game winning goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the overtime period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Luxury or Necessity: How Matt Duchene has solidified Stars’ depth

Caleb Garrison
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Mar 11, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz (24) celebrates with teammates forward Joe Pavelski (16), defenseman Gustav Olofsson (23) and forward Jason Robertson (21) after scoring a goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

“But they’re 10-3-1”: A Dallas Stars statistical breakdown (Part 1 of 6)

Nick Lacoste
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Nov 11, 2023; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (95) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Do the Dallas Stars need to switch the power play units around?

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