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The Stars Are Back on the Ice. Here’s What the Rest of the NHL Thinks of Them.
All the takeaways from a series of conversations with opposing scouts and coaches during NHL preseason.
By Sean Shapiro
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The Stars Are Back on the Ice. Here’s What the Rest of the NHL Thinks of Them.
All the takeaways from a series of conversations with opposing scouts and coaches during NHL preseason.
By Sean Shapiro

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A $10 Million Video Board and New Seats: Cynt Marshall and Brad Alberts Talk AAC’s Face Lift
The two leaders give an inside look at the arena's latest updates—including a $10 million digital video board—and share what they feel may happen when the Mavs' and Stars' lease at the venue expires in 2031.
By Ben Swanger

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A Sea Change Is Coming For the Stars
Dallas has the NHL's third-oldest roster, which typically spells the end of something. And it will be. Just not the end of everything.
By Sean Shapiro

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The Stars’ Safest Defensive Pairing Is Smothering Their Offense
Esa Lindell and Jani Hakanpaa are anachronisms in the NHL's transition world. How can Dallas fix that?

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Joe Pavelski Is Hockey’s Ageless Wonder. He’s Also Its Most Feared Golfer.
The 39-year-old Stars forward remains at the top of his game on the ice. Away from it, he's known for something else: being one of the best non-professional golfers in sports.
By Sean Shapiro
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NHL Scouts Love the Stars’ Top Prospects. Just Don’t Expect to See Them Soon.
Logan Stankoven, Mavrik Bourque, and Lian Bichsel all have bright futures. Just don't expect them to be up as fast as Wyatt Johnston.
By Sean Shapiro

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The Stars’ Biggest Weakness Is a Missing Identity. How Can Pete DeBoer Fix it?
Dallas' head coach already turned a decent team into a great team. Homing in on who the Stars are could take them up another level still.

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Will Matt Duchene Make the Stars Better, or More of the Same?
Dallas' marquee offseason acquisition makes the forward lines more dangerous. Is that enough for overall improvement?

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The Stars’ Defensive Hopes Run Through Thomas Harley
Dallas’ blueline still needs fixing, but the 21-year-old can be counted upon to do his part—and then some.

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Jim Nill’s New Deal Is All About Approach, Not Outcomes
The Stars general manager speaks to D about his new extension and the mindset that informs past, present, and future of his tenure in Dallas.
By Sean Shapiro