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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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:
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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.
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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
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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...
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How do Dallas Stars players who aren't at the Olympics stay in shape during a midseason break? Well, there's a coach for that, and his name is Mike Donoghue.
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Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Donoghue on How the Dallas Stars Plan to Stay in Shape during (and after) the Olympic Break
"In my field, your body's your business card"
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February 11, 2026 at 2:36 PM
How do Dallas Stars players who aren't at the Olympics stay in shape during a midseason break? Well, there's a coach for that, and his name is Mike Donoghue.
www.starsthoughts.com/p/head-stren...
www.starsthoughts.com/p/head-stren...
Mikko Lehtonen wears #4.
February 11, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Mikko Lehtonen wears #4.
You know who is cool, is Hanna Bilka
February 10, 2026 at 8:40 PM
You know who is cool, is Hanna Bilka
Hannah Bilka is super cool and super good at hockey, and it’s awesome.
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Hannah Bilka is super cool and super good at hockey, and it’s awesome.
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Holy moly, Caroline Harvey electric breakout, misses Murphy on the headman, but Murphy hustles for the puck and sends an amazing pass to the front of the net for Hannah Bilka's goal. 2-0
February 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Holy moly, Caroline Harvey electric breakout, misses Murphy on the headman, but Murphy hustles for the puck and sends an amazing pass to the front of the net for Hannah Bilka's goal. 2-0
Twelve years after winning a Calder Cup together, two former Texas Stars are once again linemates in Milan. Radek Faksa and Matěj Stránský have kept working together, year after year, for just such an opportunity.
Story:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/radek-faks...
Story:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/radek-faks...
Radek Faksa and Matěj Stránský Reunite for another 'Czeching Line' in Milan
Two Dallas Stars draft picks are back on a line together twelve years after their last go-round
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February 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Twelve years after winning a Calder Cup together, two former Texas Stars are once again linemates in Milan. Radek Faksa and Matěj Stránský have kept working together, year after year, for just such an opportunity.
Story:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/radek-faks...
Story:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/radek-faks...
Hanah Bilka just scored for USA. Really cool for a native Texan to score in the Olympics.
February 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Hanah Bilka just scored for USA. Really cool for a native Texan to score in the Olympics.
Team USA is employing all the great educational tactics used in such successful competitions ndeahors as COVID remote learning and corporate training videos
February 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Team USA is employing all the great educational tactics used in such successful competitions ndeahors as COVID remote learning and corporate training videos
I spent today at a good buddy’s house watching his re-cut version of the three Hobbit movies that excludes everything except the Hobbit parts, and we ate Domino’s pizza, so yes, it was a Super Sunday and I loved every minute of it.
February 9, 2026 at 4:12 AM
I spent today at a good buddy’s house watching his re-cut version of the three Hobbit movies that excludes everything except the Hobbit parts, and we ate Domino’s pizza, so yes, it was a Super Sunday and I loved every minute of it.
Rantanen and Aho shall assist Granlund.
February 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Rantanen and Aho shall assist Granlund.
That was a really fun game. Here are some thoughts about that game, and some of the players involved:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/texas-star...
www.starsthoughts.com/p/texas-star...
Texas Stars Win Sixth in a Row as Rémi Poirier Saves the Day
Friday night hockey is the best kind of hockey
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February 7, 2026 at 3:55 AM
That was a really fun game. Here are some thoughts about that game, and some of the players involved:
www.starsthoughts.com/p/texas-star...
www.starsthoughts.com/p/texas-star...
Remi Poirier made a game-saving stop in the final minute of the game. Texas wins, 2-1.
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Remi Poirier made a game-saving stop in the final minute of the game. Texas wins, 2-1.