starsblog.dallasnews.com - 6/10/2009
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I know you guys have been asking for draft information for some time, but I wanted to do some research and I wanted to time this so that it would be hitting the blog in a manner that would roll right into the draft. So I am going to give you a draft primer today and then start counting down on ...
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defendingbigd.com - 6/15/2009
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Come writers and critics who prophesize with your
pens And keep your eyes wide, the chance won't...
come again And don't speak too soon, the wheel's still in spin And there's no telling who that it's naming Oh the loser now will be later to win For the times, they are a changing - Bob ...
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Joe Nieuwendyk ushers in a new era in Dallas Stars hockey
defendingbigd.com - 6/16/2009
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defendingbigd.com —
With the 2009 NHL Entry Draft drawing closer,
the mock drafts are starting to roll in. In...
today's edition of Stargazing, we'll take a look at all of the mock drafts currently released and see how that compares to how we feel the Stars might go. The SB Nation NHL Mock Draft is already well ...
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Stargazing: 2009 NHL Draft mock extravaganza
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Defending Big D weekday update
Defending Big D —
... I think we've immediately found out just how great it's going to be having Art writing here as well.
Moving forward, we're going to kick off our coverage of the NHL draft tomorrow. I know ideally we would have started this earlier, but I wanted to get this trip out of the way and also do some more research on the draft before really diving in headfirst. Hopefully, I'll also be able to share some news concerning our coverage of the draft pretty soon.
Coincidentally, Mike Heika over at the DMN is starting his draft coverage tomorrow as well. ...
2009 NHL Draft preview
Defending Big D —
... In his draft primer yesterday, Mike Heika covers the main issues for the Stars heading into the draft, and talked to Les Jackson about the team's options. He brings up the interesting question about how much influence Joe Nieuwendyk will actually have in the draft, especially since Jackson has done 99% of the work and planning up to this point. This is an interesting situation for the Stars to be in, since normally a team's former-General Manager is not usually still with the organization during the draft and calling the shots on each pick. But Jackson has been ...
When to Draft For Need and When to Draft the Best Player Available
Defending Big D —
Or why I don't have a problem whatsoever with Worley drafting OEL in SBN's mock draft.
Anyway, Les Jackson says the Stars will probably just draft the best player available.
And I believe him.
Except when it comes to the first pick at #8.
Expounding on that statement, I do think the later you get in a draft, the more pronounced the talent differential becomes. As such, you can't afford to pass on a guy who is more talented that somebody on your board that fills a 'need'. Especially when you consider that aside ...
What We Learned: Why your team's season was awesome!
Puck Daddy —
... , not a well-liked figure in case you hadn't heard, is gone. So things could be worse! Plus the eighth pick is nothing to sneeze at, and the Stars will take the best available player, which is often the smarter strategy. Look at the near-disappointing season this way, folks: it probably can't get any worse. ...
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Stars reportedly fire coach Dave Tippett —
NHL.com News in English 6/10/2009
The Dallas Stars reportedly fired coach Dave Tippett on Wednesday, following the first non-playoff season in his six years behind the bench.
Both TSN and ESPN.com, citing sources, reported the firing -- a move that comes on the heels of the tea...
