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May 15, 2013 by JOSH LILE
Stars fire Gulutzan: Explaining the move and looking ahead
Glen Gulutzan isn't necessarily a poor NHL coach. But he wasn't the right man for this job - and with a new general manager in place, the Stars will now look for a new coach to go with him.
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May 6, 2013 by JOSH LILE
NHL awards picks - 'no generic opinions' edition
Awards are subjective - it's what makes discussing them so much fun. WFAA sports blogger Josh Lile has his own take on who in the NHL should take home some hardware for their play this past season.
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May 2, 2013 by JOSH LILE
NHL playoff predictions: One team stands out
The NHL playoffs generally feature more than their fair share of twists and turns. But WFAA blogger Josh Lile maintains there's one squad in this year's tournament that stands out above the rest.
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Apr 29, 2013 by JOSH LILE
Nill the right fit in Big D
The Stars have hired Jim Nill as their new General Manager, and WFAA's Josh Lile runs down what makes Nill such a good fit in Dallas.
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Apr 28, 2013 by JOSH LILE
Necessary change: Why Joe Nieuwendyk was replaced
GM Joe was a popular guy, but there are good reasons behind his termination. WFAA blogger Josh Lile gets into what led to the decision to move on from Nieuwendyk.
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Mar 27, 2013 by JOSH LILE
Stars seem to be sellers with trade deadline a week away
The Stars are trying to get younger, and as the deadline approaches, Dallas could possibly (and likely, in one case) be making some more moves.
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Mar 25, 2013 by SAM HALE
The end of the Brenden Morrow era
Trading Brenden Morrow definitely wasn't an easy decision for Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk. But for a young team stockpiling talented prospects, it was the correct move.
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Mar 8, 2013 by JOSH LILE
The Stars' search for offensive defensemen, and the importance of Brenden Dillon
The Stars have lacked a strong, puck-moving #1 defensemen since 2006 - the last year of Sergei Zubov's prime. And if early results are any indication, they may have finally found one. And he's only going to get better.
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Mar 19, 2013 by JOSH LILE
The Stars' defense: Diagnosing the problem
The Dallas Stars have a severe strategic problem on their hands. Glen Gulutzan knows it. The Stars players know it. The entire NHL knows it. If you put pressure on the Stars' defense, good things will happen. Not for the Stars.
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Feb 12, 2013 by JOSH LILE
Stars' defense driving improvement
The Stars' recent return to the win column is no fluke. And make no mistake about it: the improved defensive zone play of the blue line is spearheading the effort.
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Jan 25, 2013 by BEN TAYLOR
Fill your heart with hockey, Dallas
The Cowboys' season is long over, the Rangers' hasn't yet begun and the Mavs' is a lost cause. But Ben Taylor wants you to remember there's another team in town.
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Jan 24, 2013 by JOSH LILE
Faceoffs: Checking in on the Stars' possession battle
Faceoffs aren't often talked about as an important factor in winning. But the sports comes down to chances and execution, and more faceoff wins lead to more chances. How have the Stars been in that regard this year - and can we expect changes?
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The Stars' defense: Diagnosing the problem
The Dallas Stars have a severe strategic problem on their hands. Glen Gulutzan knows it. The Stars players know it. The entire NHL knows it. If you put pressure on the Stars' defense, good things will happen. Not for the Stars.
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Stars' defense driving improvement
The Stars' recent return to the win column is no fluke. And make no mistake about it: the improved defensive zone play of the blue line is spearheading the effort.
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Fill your heart with hockey, Dallas
The Cowboys' season is long over, the Rangers' hasn't yet begun and the Mavs' is a lost cause. But Ben Taylor wants you to remember there's another team in town.
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Faceoffs: Checking in on the Stars' possession battle
Faceoffs aren't often talked about as an important factor in winning. But the sports comes down to chances and execution, and more faceoff wins lead to more chances. How have the Stars been in that regard this year - and can we expect changes?
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What we learned from the Stars' opening weekend
With two games under their belts, we know a few things about the 2013 Dallas Stars. Or at least blogger Josh Lile does. The rest of you can find out by reading his article!
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Stars' Benn playing poker in contract talks with team
The new face of the Stars' franchise isn't under contract yet. Why? It appears both the Stars and Jamie Benn are waiting for the same thing: The other side to blink.
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Stars' trade of Fistric signals a changing of the guard
The Stars' trade of Mark Fistric makes sense for the current team, which boasts several talented prospects capable of filling his role. It also shows the Stars are moving on to a new era.
