Robert Tiffin
@tiffin.bsky.social
Independent beat writer covering the Dallas Stars
My site: starsthoughts.com
I also write for D Magazine: https://www.dmagazine.com/writers/robert-tiffin/
My site: starsthoughts.com
I also write for D Magazine: https://www.dmagazine.com/writers/robert-tiffin/
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Robert Tiffin
@tiffin.bsky.social
· Apr 25
Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin Are the Underrated Storyline of This Year's Playoffs
Can new dad strength get them to the top of the mountain?
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Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin's decade-long pursuit of a Stanley Cup in Dallas is pretty special. Time is not slowing down, though.
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Jason Robertson is the NHL's second star of the month for November. Seems like a good player to me. One of the best, even.
December 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Jason Robertson is the NHL's second star of the month for November. Seems like a good player to me. One of the best, even.
Lian Bichsel's injury will tax the Stars' defensive depth (and penalty kill) more than ever. And with a compressed schedule refusing to let up, they are running low on options both in and out of the organization.
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The Options (or Lack Thereof) for a Dallas Stars Defense without Lian Bichsel
Nils Lundkvist and Thomas Harley would be really great options right about now
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December 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Lian Bichsel's injury will tax the Stars' defensive depth (and penalty kill) more than ever. And with a compressed schedule refusing to let up, they are running low on options both in and out of the organization.
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Jesper Wallstedt named NHL's Rookie of the Month. 6-0, 3 shutouts, 1.14 GAA, .967 SV%
December 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Jesper Wallstedt named NHL's Rookie of the Month. 6-0, 3 shutouts, 1.14 GAA, .967 SV%
Per Peter Baugh of the Athletic, Lian Bichsel will require surgery, and he’s projected to miss six weeks.
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Per Peter Baugh of the Athletic, Lian Bichsel will require surgery, and he’s projected to miss six weeks.
New for D Magazine: Jason Robertson brings exactly what Team USA desperately needs in the Olympics. It’s a pity they don’t seem to understand that.
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Jason Robertson Is Everything Team USA Needs, Whether or Not They Know it
The dynamic winger seems in danger of being left off the United States' Olympic roster, and the reasons don't get flimsier.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
New for D Magazine: Jason Robertson brings exactly what Team USA desperately needs in the Olympics. It’s a pity they don’t seem to understand that.
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New: A Cup of Coffee with the Dallas Stars
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A Cup of Coffee with the Dallas Stars
Let's talk about the important stuff
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December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
New: A Cup of Coffee with the Dallas Stars
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From the Dallas Stars: Wyatt Johnston has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
From the Dallas Stars: Wyatt Johnston has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week
Game 26 AfterThoughts: Wyatt Johnston, the Haberdasher's Best Friend
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Game 26 AfterThoughts: Another Banner Night for Local Haberdasheries
Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen aren't messing around, folks
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December 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Game 26 AfterThoughts: Wyatt Johnston, the Haberdasher's Best Friend
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Gulutzan says Bichsel will be evaluated further, but the hope right now is that it won’t be as bad as it initially looked.
December 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Gulutzan says Bichsel will be evaluated further, but the hope right now is that it won’t be as bad as it initially looked.
Ullmark living that Ottawa life
December 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Ullmark living that Ottawa life
Lian Bichsel is questionable to return, per Stars PR.
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Lian Bichsel is questionable to return, per Stars PR.
Claude Giroux knows what's up
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Claude Giroux knows what's up
'Byushkin to Bourque
December 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
'Byushkin to Bourque
Colin Blackwell attacks penalty kills the way I do turkey leftovers, which is to say with gusto.
November 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Colin Blackwell attacks penalty kills the way I do turkey leftovers, which is to say with gusto.
Warmup lines for Dallas vs. Ottawa:
Benn-Johnston-Rantanen
Robertson-Hintz-Seguin
Bäck-Hryckowian-Bourque
Steel-Faksa-Blackwell
Lindell-Heiskanen
Capobianco-Lyubushkin
Bichsel-Petrovic
DeSmith in goal
Benn-Johnston-Rantanen
Robertson-Hintz-Seguin
Bäck-Hryckowian-Bourque
Steel-Faksa-Blackwell
Lindell-Heiskanen
Capobianco-Lyubushkin
Bichsel-Petrovic
DeSmith in goal
November 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Warmup lines for Dallas vs. Ottawa:
Benn-Johnston-Rantanen
Robertson-Hintz-Seguin
Bäck-Hryckowian-Bourque
Steel-Faksa-Blackwell
Lindell-Heiskanen
Capobianco-Lyubushkin
Bichsel-Petrovic
DeSmith in goal
Benn-Johnston-Rantanen
Robertson-Hintz-Seguin
Bäck-Hryckowian-Bourque
Steel-Faksa-Blackwell
Lindell-Heiskanen
Capobianco-Lyubushkin
Bichsel-Petrovic
DeSmith in goal
Gulutzan says DeSmith starting tonight is just a result of the travel, not an indication that he'll be playing more frequntly than usual.
Gulutzan:
"Just trying to manage workload here with the travel, is really what we're trying to do."
Gulutzan:
"Just trying to manage workload here with the travel, is really what we're trying to do."
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Gulutzan says DeSmith starting tonight is just a result of the travel, not an indication that he'll be playing more frequntly than usual.
Gulutzan:
"Just trying to manage workload here with the travel, is really what we're trying to do."
Gulutzan:
"Just trying to manage workload here with the travel, is really what we're trying to do."
Gulutzan says Lyubushkin is back in.
DeSmith starts tonight.
Kolyachonok coming out of the lineup.
Adam Erne still working his way back from surgery.
DeSmith starts tonight.
Kolyachonok coming out of the lineup.
Adam Erne still working his way back from surgery.
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Gulutzan says Lyubushkin is back in.
DeSmith starts tonight.
Kolyachonok coming out of the lineup.
Adam Erne still working his way back from surgery.
DeSmith starts tonight.
Kolyachonok coming out of the lineup.
Adam Erne still working his way back from surgery.
Small roster note: Kyle Capobianco has been up for over 30 calendar days, so he’d have to pass through waivers again to go back to AHL whenever the Stars get a couple more of their defensemen healthy again. Probably won’t be for a little while yet, though.
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Small roster note: Kyle Capobianco has been up for over 30 calendar days, so he’d have to pass through waivers again to go back to AHL whenever the Stars get a couple more of their defensemen healthy again. Probably won’t be for a little while yet, though.
The Dallas Stars have scored just two empty-net goals all year, which is tied for last in the NHL.
Both of those goals came on the same day, back against Minnesota in Game 3 of the season on 10/14.
Since October 14, the Stars have won 13 games and scored zero ENGs.
#Bretthull
Both of those goals came on the same day, back against Minnesota in Game 3 of the season on 10/14.
Since October 14, the Stars have won 13 games and scored zero ENGs.
#Bretthull
November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Dallas Stars have scored just two empty-net goals all year, which is tied for last in the NHL.
Both of those goals came on the same day, back against Minnesota in Game 3 of the season on 10/14.
Since October 14, the Stars have won 13 games and scored zero ENGs.
#Bretthull
Both of those goals came on the same day, back against Minnesota in Game 3 of the season on 10/14.
Since October 14, the Stars have won 13 games and scored zero ENGs.
#Bretthull
Game 25 AfterThoughts: The NHL's best power play, Kyle Capobianco's freedom, and the nature of grief
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Game 25 AfterThoughts: Staying on the Beam
It's about where you end up
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November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Game 25 AfterThoughts: The NHL's best power play, Kyle Capobianco's freedom, and the nature of grief
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Reposted by Robert Tiffin
Stars warmup lines vs Utah:
Benn - Johnston - Rantanen
Robertson - Hintz - Seguin
Bäck - Hryckowian - Bourque
Steel - Faksa - Blackwell
Lindell - Heiskanen
Bichsel - Petrovic
Capobianco - Kolyachonok
Oettinger
DeSmith
Benn - Johnston - Rantanen
Robertson - Hintz - Seguin
Bäck - Hryckowian - Bourque
Steel - Faksa - Blackwell
Lindell - Heiskanen
Bichsel - Petrovic
Capobianco - Kolyachonok
Oettinger
DeSmith
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Stars warmup lines vs Utah:
Benn - Johnston - Rantanen
Robertson - Hintz - Seguin
Bäck - Hryckowian - Bourque
Steel - Faksa - Blackwell
Lindell - Heiskanen
Bichsel - Petrovic
Capobianco - Kolyachonok
Oettinger
DeSmith
Benn - Johnston - Rantanen
Robertson - Hintz - Seguin
Bäck - Hryckowian - Bourque
Steel - Faksa - Blackwell
Lindell - Heiskanen
Bichsel - Petrovic
Capobianco - Kolyachonok
Oettinger
DeSmith
Reposted by Robert Tiffin
Dying at the first time Swedish Chef sees Big Bird
December 25, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Dying at the first time Swedish Chef sees Big Bird
Game 24 AfterThoughts: A Happy Thanksgiving for the best road team in the NHL
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Game 24 AfterThoughts: Road Sweet Road
The Stars have a lot to be thankful for
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November 27, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Game 24 AfterThoughts: A Happy Thanksgiving for the best road team in the NHL
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Casey DeSmith starts in Seattle.
Mikko Rantanen is back after doing his time in the clink. Colin Blackwell is the scratch, Nathan Bastian earned a spot to play again.
Mikko Rantanen is back after doing his time in the clink. Colin Blackwell is the scratch, Nathan Bastian earned a spot to play again.
November 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Casey DeSmith starts in Seattle.
Mikko Rantanen is back after doing his time in the clink. Colin Blackwell is the scratch, Nathan Bastian earned a spot to play again.
Mikko Rantanen is back after doing his time in the clink. Colin Blackwell is the scratch, Nathan Bastian earned a spot to play again.
Is there any way to interpret Bill Guerin's comments other than "Yeah, I don't really think players like Jason Robertson can play in big-time tournaments, so we won't be taking him even if he scores 50 goals by January"?
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Is there any way to interpret Bill Guerin's comments other than "Yeah, I don't really think players like Jason Robertson can play in big-time tournaments, so we won't be taking him even if he scores 50 goals by January"?