Defending Big D

Well. That got ugly in a hurry. The Finns, obviously missing a key cog on defense, got pounced on by a hungry USA team in the 4 Nations Face-Off last night. To be fair, the game was a lot more competitive through two periods – then the dam broke loose. The Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matt, spent the night trying to one-up each other as if it were pond hockey. Say whatever you … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: The Tkachuk Show

Watching the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off? Need a place to talk about your favorite Dallas Stars, playing their hearts out for their home countries? Here’s your game-day thread for the entire event. The tournament, which replaces the usual All-Star Break this year, marks a return to international best-on-best competition for the NHL. You can also consider it an appetizer for the … [Read more...] about OPEN THREAD: 4 Nations Face-Off, Feb. 12-20

The Dallas Stars never stand still. The NHL may be on break, but some of the team’s biggest stars are preparing to play in the 4 Nations Face-Off, beginning tonight. And meanwhile, the front office is putting the final touches on another of the biggest international events of the year. With another Stars-hosted IIHF tournament fast approaching, Stars senior staff writer Mike … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: International Bright Young Things

Hockey players are not always known for their creativity when it comes to nicknames. The standard is to shorten the last name and add one of a “y”, “s”, or “er” sound to the end. Occasionally, you end up with a unique one, but more often than not, the majority of a hockey locker room will reflect the usual monikers following that rule. With a last name like Jake Oettinger … [Read more...] about Why Jake Oettinger Put ‘Doodle’ on 4 Nations Gear

Joe Pavelski has been keeping busy since his retirement from professional hockey this past offseason. While you may not see Joe Pavelski on the ice anymore, you can catch him on the green. D Magazine contributor Sean Shapiro had the opportunity to catch up with Pavs on what life has been like off the ice. Per Shapiro: You may be asking yourself, what is his first … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: Cup of Joe With Joe