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Don’t Read Too Much Into the Stars’ Loss to the Panthers
We love storylines, but this was about something far simpler.
By Sean Shapiro
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The Ballad of Lance Von Erich
This month, A24’s The Iron Claw will bring the tragic tale of the Von Erich dynasty to the big screen. The strangest part of that story? When the family plucked a bodybuilding real estate agent out of obscurity and convinced the world he was kin.
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Don’t Read Too Much Into the Stars’ Loss to the Panthers
We love storylines, but this was about something far simpler.
By Sean Shapiro
Hockey
The Future Is Now For Logan Stankoven and the Stars
Just like Thomas Harley a year ago, the 21-year-old winger's late-season debut has reinvigorated Dallas. Don't be surprise if his ultimate impact is just as important.
Hockey
Chris Tanev Is the Deadline Coup the Stars Needed
The 34-year-old defenseman might be Jim Nill's savviest deadline move yet. Don't believe us? Then take it from a bunch of NHL scouts.
By Sean Shapiro
Hockey
The Defense of Jason Robertson
The 24-year-old's goal scoring is down in a big way from last year. But zoom in tighter, and you'll find progress on the other end that's transformed him into one of the NHL's most complete players.
Hockey
Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin Star in Freaky Friday on Ice
On the surface, the once-dynamic duo has traded places in the Stars' pecking order. But dig deeper, and you'll find them subjected to the same aging curve.
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It’s Time For the Stars to Exit Their Comfort Zone and Pay Up For a Defenseman
Dallas has gotten where it is by making cost-effective deals far more than splurging. But the rest of the roster is too good not to take a big swing to help the blue line.
Hockey
Jake Oettinger’s All-Star Debut Was a Family Affair
The milestone means plenty to the 25-year-old goalie. But the highlight was a week spent with the 9-year-old little brother he has had to love from afar.
By Sean Shapiro
Hockey
What Do We Need to See From the Stars in the Second Half?
A very good hockey team faces a fork in the road.
Hockey
Home Is Where the Puck Is: Esa Lindell’s Quest to Save Jokerit
Before he was a Dallas Star, the 29-year-old defenseman played for Finland's most storied hockey club. And when it teetered on the verge of collapse, there was only one thing for Lindell to do: help buy it.
By Sean Shapiro
Hockey
Let’s Take Stock of the Stars at the All-Star Break
Taking stock of the good, the bad, and the next steps for a team finding its groove.