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NHL trade grades: Flames get a perfect fit in Tyler Toffoli, Canadiens start rebuild on the right trackToffoli’s addition makes Calgary's forward group much more formidable, while Montreal kicks off their rebuild.Sean Gentille, Dom Luszczyszyn and more117

Stars 20/20: Depth scoring finally shows up as Stars top Kings to end losing streak There was a sense of relief in the locker room after the game. For the first time this season, the Stars won a game without Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin or Alexander Radulov scoring a goal.Sean Shapiro5

Film Room: What can the Stars expect from Blake Comeau?Free agents may be signed on July 1, but the seeds of a transaction are often planted months in advance. In the fall or the winter an idea gets sown. Maybe it happens after a breakout performance, perhaps it’s the product of a hunch after watching a player in person, something that tells a GM,...Sean Shapiro12

Breaking down the Dallas Stars depth chart after Day 1 of free agencyLet's start with a qualifier: there is still ample time for the Dallas Stars to make another move.Sean Shapiro14

Film Room: Taking a look at Stars prospect Nick CaamanoNick Caamano has had a roller coaster run through the OHL. Caamano began his career with the Plymouth Whalers as a 16-year-old and played one season in Plymouth before the team relocated to Flint and was re-named the Firebirds, which was a well-documented disaster. During his time in Flint Caamano...Sean Shapiro11

A look at which Stars could stay and which could go this summerLet's take a look and see who likely will and won't be back in victory green next season.Sean Shapiro18

Grading the 2017-18 Dallas StarsAs a team, the Dallas Stars failed. Each year the goal is to make the playoffs, and if you fall short of that goal you’ve failed as a collective unit. But how did the Stars do as individuals? Before we dive in, here are a few notes to keep in mind. The mid-season grade is a mark that I gave in...Sean Shapiro21

Stars 20/20: Potentially playing his final home game in Dallas, Lehtonen delivers a winThe Dallas Stars closed out their home portion of the 2017-18 regular season with a 4-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild. Jason Spezza, John Klingberg, Radek Faksa, and Tyler Seguin each scored for the Stars, while Kari Lehtonen made 33 saves in the victory. The win kept the Stars playoff hopes...Sean Shapiro5

Film Room: Taking a look at the Stars penalty killThe Dallas Stars have the NHL's 11th-best penalty kill. Considering the historically poor 2016-17 unit, that's a huge step up. But recent results have reminded fans of last season's ugly results.Sean Shapiro1

What kind of captain is Jamie Benn?It's hard to tell what kind of captain Jamie Benn is since we don't see him behind closed doors. So we asked his peers.Sean Shapiro11

Film Room: What works well for the Janmark-Faksa-Radulov line?Line juggling is a fact of life in the NHL. Even the most consistent units are broken up from time-to-time, either by design or necessity. For the Stars the two most consistent lines, based on usage, have been the high-profile top line, featuring Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and Alexander Radulov, and...Sean Shapiro2

Stars keep aiding their own demise with constant trips to the penalty boxOn Sunday morning I asked Tyler Pitlick a seemingly simple question. “Why are the Stars taking so many penalties?” Before he could answer, Ben Bishop interjected. “Have you ever seen the clip of the Baylor basketball player being asked about how Baylor could get out-rebounded by...Sean Shapiro4

Stars 20/20: Stars somehow manage a point after lackluster showing in OttawaThe Dallas Stars' six-game road trip hit another stumbling block in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators.Sean Shapiro7

That's Rads: The curious case of Alexander RadulovHalf the ice belonged to Alexander Radulov on Sunday. Wearing a Dallas Stars hooded sweatshirt, shorts, socks reaching just below his knee, and skates, Radulov went through his own program. He picked corners with wrist shots. Sprinted from one end of the zone to the other. Made backhand passes to...Sean Shapiro32

Stars 20/20: Stars flatten Blues on Jamie Benn's OT snipeThe Dallas Stars jumped back into third place in the Central Division with a 3-2 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday afternoon. The Stars trailed late in the third period, but a late goal by Alexander Radulov, 35 saves from Ben Bishop, and the overtime winner by Jamie Benn helped...Sean Shapiro7

Stars 20/20: Ben Bishop the savior in sloppy victory vs. FlamesThe Dallas Stars held onto their spot as the first wild card in the Western Conference with a 2-0 win against the Calgary Flames Tuesday. It was a bit of a weird game. Much of it was played on special teams and without Ben Bishop's 38-save shutout, the Stars could have been looking at another loss.Sean Shapiro17

Stars 20/20: Stars fail key test against the JetsThe Winnipeg Jets scored five times in the second period and dismantled the Dallas Stars in a 5-3 victory at American Airlines Center on Saturday. Dallas actually had its best start of the season – heck, one of the best starts in franchise history, on the opening shift, and led 1-0 before some...Sean Shapiro8

Film Room: Why do the Stars struggle early in games?The Stars are getting sick of answering questions about slow starts. But as long as Dallas continues to struggle in first 20 minutes, it's a more than valid question -- why have the Stars been so bad in the first period?Sean Shapiro5

Film Room: How Stars' Faksa frustrates big-name opponentsRadek Faksa likely isn’t going to win the Selke Trophy this season. The award is likely going to end up in Patrice Bergeron’s hands for a record fifth season and when the Pro Hockey Writers Association Announced its midseason awards last month, the Boston Bruins forward was a clear cut...Sean Shapiro13