Stories by Sean Shapiro
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Modest Proposal For the Stars to Purchase Goalie Insurance
A solid third goaltender might be the most boring transaction Dallas can make. It's also one of the most important.
Stories by Sean Shapiro
Hockey
The Stars Doubled Down on Offense in Free Agency. Was That the Right Call?
Dallas' forwards should be even more potent in 2023-24. They'll need be, considering how little has been done on defense and in net.
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The Stars Spent NHL Draft Week Maintaining What Jim Nill Built
Dallas' methodical general manager was recently named the NHL's best in his role. The Stars' time in Nashville was a reminder of how he goes about his work.
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The Stars Need to Buy Out Ryan Suter, And Not For the Reasons You Think.
The 38-year-old can still be effective if the team limits his role. But as long as he's in Dallas, it's hard to imagine that happening.
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The Stars Were Good Enough to Win It All. They Could Be Even Better in 2024.
A rough ending doesn't overshadow a successful season. Now its up to Dallas to apply the lessons learned along the way.
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What We Saw, What It Felt Like: Stars-Golden Knights, Game 6
A rough ending to an otherwise impressive playoff run.