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.
www.starsthoughts.com/p/jamie-benn...
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Jan Rutta is injured and missed the game today. Just can’t fathom how this isn’t dirty.
February 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Jan Rutta is injured and missed the game today. Just can’t fathom how this isn’t dirty.
keith tkachuk-ing the PB&J at the kids to teach them a lesson
February 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
keith tkachuk-ing the PB&J at the kids to teach them a lesson
Finland-Sweden is one of the best rivalries in hockey, and this game showed why.
Bit longer story this time, because this one merited it:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/less-quick...
Bit longer story this time, because this one merited it:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/less-quick...
Less-Quick Olympic Thoughts: Finland-Sweden Still the Best Rivalry in Europe
Nothing like some outstanding hockey at 5:00am CST
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February 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Finland-Sweden is one of the best rivalries in hockey, and this game showed why.
Bit longer story this time, because this one merited it:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/less-quick...
Bit longer story this time, because this one merited it:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/less-quick...
Mikko Rantanen, Very Involved
February 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Mikko Rantanen, Very Involved
Indeed, they do not. Chris Cuthbert is absolutely crushing it for them, as always.
February 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Indeed, they do not. Chris Cuthbert is absolutely crushing it for them, as always.
I'm sure Hintz wasn't trying to injure Broberg here, but Broberg is still holding his shoulder on the bench.
February 13, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I'm sure Hintz wasn't trying to injure Broberg here, but Broberg is still holding his shoulder on the bench.
Just completely helpless for a moment there.
February 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Just completely helpless for a moment there.
"So, you come here often?"
February 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
"So, you come here often?"
I would imagine he's doing his very best, but he's out of his depth for a game like this, yeah
February 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM
I would imagine he's doing his very best, but he's out of his depth for a game like this, yeah
Rob Lowe is Swedish, apparently
February 13, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Rob Lowe is Swedish, apparently
Such is the state of hockey in the USA, unfortunately.
February 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Such is the state of hockey in the USA, unfortunately.
The UK pxp guy on Sweden/Finland is diligently pronouncing Swedish names like Holmberg "Holm-ber-yeh" and it's amazing. It's less like he's doing play-by-play and more like I'm watching the game by myself in the arena, listening to one end of an unrelated phone call. Lundell/Lindell trips him up.
February 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM
The UK pxp guy on Sweden/Finland is diligently pronouncing Swedish names like Holmberg "Holm-ber-yeh" and it's amazing. It's less like he's doing play-by-play and more like I'm watching the game by myself in the arena, listening to one end of an unrelated phone call. Lundell/Lindell trips him up.
Oh if we’re trying to be logical, a lot of choices make no sense.
February 12, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Oh if we’re trying to be logical, a lot of choices make no sense.
In fairness, Swayman has also been much better than both other USA goalies this year.
February 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
In fairness, Swayman has also been much better than both other USA goalies this year.
Given that Swayman also played at Worlds, which Guerin has said is a big determining factor, it seems pretty clear that Oettinger is probably the third goalie in this tournament for now. He’s scratched today.
February 12, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Given that Swayman also played at Worlds, which Guerin has said is a big determining factor, it seems pretty clear that Oettinger is probably the third goalie in this tournament for now. He’s scratched today.
Some quick thoughts on Canada vs. Czechia today:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/quick-olym...
www.starsthoughts.com/p/quick-olym...
Quick Olympic Thoughts: Canada Wears Down Czechia While Thomas Harley and Radek Faksa Square Off
Also featuring: Nathan MacKinnon's Opinion
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February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Some quick thoughts on Canada vs. Czechia today:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/quick-olym...
www.starsthoughts.com/p/quick-olym...
Appreciate it! He is a hardworking guy.
February 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Appreciate it! He is a hardworking guy.
Thomas Harley and Radek Faksa, havin' fun
February 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Thomas Harley and Radek Faksa, havin' fun
I'm sure that one didn't cause anyone problems either
February 12, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I'm sure that one didn't cause anyone problems either
Nathan MacKinnon. Broadcast did not comment on this.
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Nathan MacKinnon. Broadcast did not comment on this.
Reposted by Robert Tiffin
eboshi is a banging example of a very underrated character archetype: person who is caring and brave and right about everything (ie correctly interprets everything they can see), but whose desire to overcome all limitations combined with their affinity for violence leads them to take wrong actions
Honestly also the moment she says she will show us how to kill a God and, like, I saw why those angels followed Satan
February 12, 2026 at 2:35 AM
eboshi is a banging example of a very underrated character archetype: person who is caring and brave and right about everything (ie correctly interprets everything they can see), but whose desire to overcome all limitations combined with their affinity for violence leads them to take wrong actions
My first thought when looking at Italy’s roster was, “There’s no way that’s Nic Petan’s brother.”
It is, in fact, Nic Petan’s brother.
It is, in fact, Nic Petan’s brother.
February 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
My first thought when looking at Italy’s roster was, “There’s no way that’s Nic Petan’s brother.”
It is, in fact, Nic Petan’s brother.
It is, in fact, Nic Petan’s brother.
Some quick thoughts on Finland (and Slovakia) as Men's hockey gets started in Milan
www.starsthoughts.com/p/quick-olym...
www.starsthoughts.com/p/quick-olym...
Quick Olympic Thoughts: Slovakia and Finland Open the Tournament
This hockey was great
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February 11, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Some quick thoughts on Finland (and Slovakia) as Men's hockey gets started in Milan
www.starsthoughts.com/p/quick-olym...
www.starsthoughts.com/p/quick-olym...
Reposted by Robert Tiffin
