05/14/2008

I agree with the majority: It's been a great Dallas Stars season
The midseason change in general managers altered everything for the Stars, writes Mike Heika in this week's Inside the Dallas Stars newsletter. Instead of chasing players in their 30s and on the back ends of their careers, the Stars put together a group of 20-somethings who are just reaching their prime. And that means the Stars should be getting better.

05/07/2008

Dallas Stars have a chance, which is saying something
The Dallas Stars didn't have a chance of beating the Detroit Red Wings in March, but that's changed now, writes Mike Heika in this week's Inside the Dallas Stars newsletter. Why? The Stars' four-overtime victory gae a huge dose of confidence to Marty Turco and the rest of the team, and there's been just enough rest to not lose momentum.

05/01/2008

Hungry Dallas Stars tasting some success
Many of you have asked how this team has come together so quickly, and I think it's a combination of things, writes Mike Heika in this week's Inside the Dallas Stars newsletter. The Stars' leaders have really hit their prime. In addition, there are a lot of hungry players who want to be winners.

04/23/2008

Dallas Stars in 6 ... and e-mail if I'm wrong
It's amazing how cocky everyone gets after a series win. Wow, how could anyone have been so idiotic to pick the Ducks to win in the first round? Seriously, everyone saw a Dallas Stars victory coming, everyone except beat writer Mike Heika in his Inside the Stars newsletter.

04/16/2008

Hard to put a finger on these Dallas Stars
It's never easy to make a prediction, and that's especially true when it comes to the Dallas Stars in the playoffs, writes Mike Heika in this week's Inside the Dallas Stars newsletter.

04/09/2008

Dallas Stars don't inspire confidence entering playoffs

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Games such as the 4-2 home loss to Phoenix on Friday won't inspire confidence in Dallas Stars fans.

Not to join the nabobs of negativism, but there is very little on paper that makes you think that the Dallas Stars can win this first-round series with the Anaheim Ducks, writes Mike Heika in this week's Inside the Stars newsletter.
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04/02/2008

Loss of Zubov difficult for Dallas Stars to overcome
The Dallas Stars are a different team without Sergei Zubov – that's all there is to it, writes Mike Heika in this week's Inside the Stars newsletter. So if he cannot play in the playoffs because of a foot injury or groin injury or some other injury, the Stars will not be as good.

03/26/2008

Richards, coaches dominate Dallas Stars buzz

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Dallas Stars coach Dave Tippett (center) has used Brad Richards in different ways since his arrival.

The two defining topics of the week were the chemistry of the team with Brad Richards and an ever-growing impatience with the Dallas Stars coaching staff, writes Mike Heika in this week's Inside the Stars newsletter. Before this season is over, the two probably will be intertwined.
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03/19/2008

Has Richards deal killed Stars' chemistry?
A lot of readers voiced their concern this week that the Brad Richards deal has killed the chemistry of a once successful Stars team.

03/12/2008

Fans left in the dark: NHL should shed light on discipline policy
In this week's Inside the Stars newsletter, staff writer Mike Heika tries to shed some light on league's unclear discipline policy.

03/05/2008

Dallas Stars don't want rest at the expense of rhythm
Just a caveat that the rest the Stars are getting, while deserved and important, might not be all sunshine and roses.

02/27/2008

New GMs put stamp on Dallas Stars from start
Brett Hull made an interesting statement Tuesday after the trade for Brad Richards. He said he wanted to put his fingerprint on this team, that this was still Doug Armstrong's team and the new GMs felt the need to make it more "their" team.

02/20/2008

Dallas Stars' co-GMs planning well for trade deadline
Dallas Stars co-general managers Les Jackson and Brett Hull are working well together as they prepare for the Feb. 26 trade deadline.

02/13/2008

Hull, Jackson get a chance to test their relationship
With trade deadline approaching, Dallas Stars co-GMs get to be at two places at same time.

02/06/2008

Playoff wins would improve Dallas Stars' image with fans
The newsletter sparks a lot of great discussions, and Stars associate coach Rick Wilson called us out when we exclaimed last week that the old Stars of the 1990s were much more exciting than the new Stars of the 2000s.

01/30/2008

Trade possibilities remain hot topic for Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars fans want to know what the team needs to do in regard to trades, and what the co-GMs are thinking.

01/23/2008

Hossa, St. Louis possibilities for Stars
The Stars are probably looking into the possibility of acquiring Marian Hossa or Martin St. Louis to complement Mike Modano.