Dallas is 14-1-1 in their last 16

[Kalamazoo Wings]

They’ve been so good lately and it’s crazy they’re missing Hintz and Klingberg

These 2 at the top of their game are maybe the 2 most entertaining Stars players to watch (beside Miro maybe) at least IMO. Will be awesome to have them back in the fold soon.

Stars really have some very underrated depth too. I think we all soured on the depth the past year or so, but with the top 6 going right now it's great to have guys like Perry, Dowling, Comeau, Faksa, Dickinson, Guri all able to chip in here and there. All players who have a little offensive upside and really all not afraid to go to the dirty areas or mix it up out there. Credit where credit is due, I think we've all been hard on Nill, but he's assembled somewhat of a good product here.

 

[klozge]

Never counted them out.

I did. Never expected such a hot streak. I still expect them to miss the playoffs, though.

Edit: Seeing the teams behind them in the standings, maybe they'll make the playoffs.

 

[Unspecified]

Perry having 4 points is sad to see. Was a 50 goal scorer and 2nd best player on ducks for some time.

Dallas doesn't need him to be anywhere what he was in Anaheim.

 

[dcv2002]

So, since October 19th..

WSH - 11-1-2 (24)
DAL - 11-1-1 (23)
NYI - 11-0-1 (23)
STL - 10-3-2 (22)



So, NYI doesn't lose in regulation for a month, loses 1 pt on 1st place.
DAL goes 11-1-1 for a month, gains 1 pt on 1st place. Bizzaro world.

 

[Dr Pepper]

So, since October 19th..

WSH - 11-1-2 (24)
DAL - 11-1-1 (23)
NYI - 11-0-1 (23)
STL - 10-3-2 (22)



So, NYI doesn't lose in regulation for a month, loses 1 pt on 1st place.
DAL goes 11-1-1 for a month, gains 1 pt on 1st place. Bizzaro world.

Crazy, eh?

Dallas started out much slower than the others, too, so even with this blazing couple of weeks, they're still only holding a wild card spot. Not even in the top three of the Central yet.

Close, though!

 

[Riddum]

That's some ridiculous defense.

What's funny is that lots of people on HF were dismissive of Dallas because their big guns were not tearing up the league like they usually do (points wise) because of the coach's system.

 

[WhatWhat]

Dowling saved the franchise. My vote for the Hart this year.

Im not super shocked that he has worked out there. Benn and Seguin had some of their best years next to Peverly and Eaves, 2 guys I would consider as complementary role players who allow the 2 top guys to play their game. That is exactly what Dowling is doing for 14 and 91 right now

 

[tony d]

They're looking good. I had them winning the Central coming into the season. Have to see if that happens or not.

 

[Curufinwe]

I don't get why Dallas management is always taking shots at their top players.

 

[Dr Pepper]

I don't get why Dallas management is always taking shots at their top players.

Always, as in, the one time last season?

I imagine a lot is said to star players behind closed doors, on every NHL team, that they wouldn't want released to the media. Jim Lites aired out his frustration last season and the team responded with a run that was one wraparound away from a trip to the conference finals.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Dallas should enjoy it while it lasts, because they'll be playing Patrick Laine next.

12-1-1

Whose next? We need someone better than Laine.

 

[Spotty 2 Hotty]

I don't get why Dallas management is always taking shots at their top players.

I mean, it worked last season and given how Benn has played the past few games, it seems to be working again.

 

[Estlin]

He stood out like a sore thumb. Dominant physical play & confident on the puck. It’s what made Benn, Benn.

“to stick out like a sore thumb” means to stick out in a negative way.

 

[Elysian]

Dallas should enjoy it while it lasts, because they'll be playing Patrick Laine next.

Sweet jinx

 

[MikeyMike01]

What’s their PDO?

 

[Crazy Cizikas]

Get ready to hear a whole lot of nonsense about how they really aren’t good.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Honestly, to go from 1-7-1 to 13-8-2, now 3rd in the division and it's not even (American) Thanksgiving yet.

Like they flipped a switch or something, completely different team.

I still think the integration of Perry into the lineup/locker room played a big role.

 

[Elysian]

What’s their PDO?

101.3

 

[Artemis Clyde Frog]

Have only watched parts of their last 2 games but in the parts I saw Dallas looked like they were on steroids! Can be a very pleasant season if they keep this up for a majority of the games.

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Hide your wives, hide your villages

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

Get ready to hear a whole lot of nonsense about how they really aren’t good.

They’re good, they’re just not 11-1-1 good. They’re also not 1-7-1 bad. It’s almost as if sample size is important.

 

[Dr Pepper]

They’re good, they’re just not 11-1-1 good. They’re also not 1-7-1 bad. It’s almost as if sample size is important.

You mean to tell me you don't think they're going to play at a .900 clip the rest of the season?

Get outta town.

 

[dcv2002]

12/7 - NYI vs DAL

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

12/7 - NYI vs DAL

Those showdowns have been pretty good in recent years. More often than not, the team least expected to win before the game, ends up winning.

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

Honestly, to go from 1-7-1 to 13-8-2, now 3rd in the division and it's not even (American) Thanksgiving yet.

Like they flipped a switch or something, completely different team.

I still think the integration of Perry into the lineup/locker room played a big role.

So you're saying that all they needed was a little groin-spearing?