Category Archives: Stars

Updates on the Red Wings and Stars – July 7, 2016

Should the Dallas Stars pursue Marc-Andre Fleury? What could the Detroit Red Wings have in store? Latest in your NHL rumor mill.   DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Responding to a reader’s question about the Stars pursuing Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, Mike Heika suggests that wouldn’t be a good idea.  “I am just guessing at this, but I […]

NHL Rumor Mill – July 1, 2016

The NHL’s unrestricted free agent market opens today. Check out all the latest speculation over which teams are interested in which players and more.   SPECTOR’S NOTE: Today’s rumor links are presented largely without comment. I’ll keep a running tally of the notable free-agent signings and trades in my News section,with a roundup of the top […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 18, 2016

Wings to announce Datsyuk decision today, Flames hire new head coach & more in this morning’s collections of NHL headlines.  THE DETROIT NEWS: The Red Wings are expected to announce Pavel Datsyuk’s decision on his plans for next season today. Datsyuk has been leaning toward playing in Russia next season for family reasons. He’s still […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 17, 2016

Kings name Anze Kopitar captain, Stars trade Alex Goligoski to the Coyotes & more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  LOS ANGELES TIMES:  The Los Angeles Kings yesterday announced Anze Kopitar will be their new captain, taking over from Dustin Brown. In announcing the move, Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said he’s not currently […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 4, 2016

Latest Stanley Cup news, Steen undergoes shoulder surgery and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: The Penguins will continue to focus on their strong forecheck as their best tool to win Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. THE MERCURY NEWS: San Jose Sharks winger Tomas Hertl missed practice on […]

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – June 4, 2016

Latest Stanley Cup news, Steen undergoes shoulder surgery and much more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.  PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: The Penguins will continue to focus on their strong forecheck as their best tool to win Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. THE MERCURY NEWS: San Jose Sharks winger Tomas Hertl missed practice on […]

Latest on the Blues, Oilers and Stars – May 25, 2016

Updates on Vladimir Tarasenko, expendable wingers on the Edmonton Oilers and more Dallas Stars speculation in your NHL rumor mill.      Does Tarasenko face an uncertain future with the Blues? SPORTSNET 960 (VIA TODAY’S SLAPSHOT): Despite Vladimir Tarasenko being in the first year of an eight-year contract, Elliotte Friedman claims there’s quietly been some rumblings […]