Stories by Robert Tiffin
Hockey
The Stars Prepare to Ride Their Defense Into the Playoffs
Chris Tanev and Thomas Harley have risen to the occasion.
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
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
The Stars Endured a Gauntlet, And They’re Better For It
No one expected the Stars to weather this much adversity before the All-Star break. The good news? It's made Dallas even more dangerous than before.
Hockey
The Stars Are a Very Good Hockey Team. Why Don’t They Lean Into That?
When the going gets tough, Dallas stops trusting its depth to win regular-season games. That could put a damper on its postseason ceiling, too.
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Stories by Robert Tiffin
Hockey
The Stars Made Changes on Defense. Will They Stick?
Dallas looks noticeably different on the blue line from how it lined up last year. Whether that holds remains to be seen.
Hockey
The Stars Are Between Worlds
In spite of what you may believe, Dallas isn't a young team. It's not an old one, either. That could stretch the team's championship window—or shrink it.
Hockey
The Stars Aren’t the Golden Knights, Because They Don’t Want to Be
The new Stanley Cup champions have a ruthless streak Dallas lacks. Is that a flaw, or just a different way of doing business?
Hockey
The Stars Are Halfway to a Historic Comeback. Here’s How They Finish the Job.
Dallas changed its strategy, and the goals started coming. But don't expect Vegas to go quietly.
Hockey
The Stars Only Have a Few Ways to Beat Seattle. Will They Be Enough?
The Stars are excellent in a few areas. Winning two more games against the Kraken means riding them just as hard as they did against Minnesota.