Author: Ana Kieu
Ana Kieu is a journalist by trade. Her love for sports shows in her writing, editing, and podcasting work. She writes about the NHL for Inside The Rink.
Miro Heiskanen Needs an Enforcer Partner
The Dallas Stars have problems here and there. This week, I’ll explain why I think defenseman and alternate captain Miro Heiskanen needs an enforcer defenseman instead of veteran defenseman Ryan Suter. The Heiskanen-Suter defensive pairing likely won’t work in the long run. Here are three points to consider. Ryan Suter’s a Mismatch for Miro Heiskanen […]
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The Dallas Stars Need a Third Goaltender
The Dallas Stars need a third goaltender that’s used to playing often. The Stars overused their starting goaltender, Jake Oettinger, especially during the 2022-23 NHL regular season. The Stars’ goalie carousel can be a topic to follow this summer. Here’s what you need to know. According to a recent article by The Athletic, Dallas has […]
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Stars Should Re-Sign Max Domi
The Dallas Stars’ magical playoff run ended on May 29th. The Stars ran out of gas and came out flat against the Vegas Golden Knights in a win-or-go-home Game 6 in front of a home crowd at the American Airlines Center. But the Stars’ offseason is just getting started. Let’s start with the Stars center […]
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Blues’ Rivalry With Stars Goes Way Back
As the title says, the St. Louis Blues’ rivalry with the Dallas Stars goes way back. But what exactly do you need to know about the Blues-Stars rivalry, especially if you’re a new fan of either team? Read on to find out more about the rivalry! First things first, St. Louis is arguably Dallas’ biggest […]
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Jamie Benn is a Wise Guy
Though it may seem strange, Jamie Benn has been the Dallas Stars’ captain for ten years. Benn was named the Stars’ sixth captain on September 19, 2013. The left winger is the longest-tenured captain in Stars history. He surpassed former NHL defenseman Derian Hatcher in 2021. Although I still believe that Joe Pavelski should be […]
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Player Profile: Jordan Binnington
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Binnington has lovers, haters, fans, and non-fans. But, no matter your opinion, he’s a competitive and fiery goaltender — and you can’t deny it. If that makes him the NHL’s biggest villain, so be it. Jordan was born on July 11, 1993, to parents […]
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Player Profile: Marco Scandella
Love him or hate him, Marco Scandella is a part of the St. Louis Blues’ defense. Marco Scandella, a Blues defenseman, was born to parents Francesco and Sandra Scandella in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on February 23, 1990. The 33-year-old comes from a hockey family, as his older brother, Giulio Scandella, is a professional hockey player […]
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Player Profile: Robert Thomas
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas is one of the team’s top four players for the captaincy. Robert was born on July 2, 1999, in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. His father, Scott, is a chef, but he trained him for the first five years of his hockey career. His grandfather, Bruce Waetcher, also played a role […]
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Player Profile: Jordan Kyrou
St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou is an underrated player that you need to know. Jordan Kyrou was born on May 5, 1998, to Aki and Roula Kyrou (née Economou). He’s of Greek descent as his paternal grandparents, Iordanis “John” and Maria “Mary” Kyrou (née Broumas), were Greek immigrants. Jordan has two younger siblings, Christian […]
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Player Profile: Brayden Schenn
St. Louis Blues center and alternate captain Brayden Schenn is a man on a mission. Brayden, a Canadian forward that shoots left, was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. His parents are Jeff and Rita. His older brother Luke is a defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Luke was drafted fifth overall in the […]
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