Derek Roy News

The Dallas Stars had made former Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault one of the top targets of their search for a new bench boss, and after he turned them down in favor of the New York Rangers they will have to take another look at their search.

Chicago center Andrew Shaw, right, celebrates after he scored the winning goal, lower left, against Boston goalie Tuukka Rask during the third overtime period of Game 1 on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old, who played at Colorado College, was found by his mother Wednesday at the family home in the Oslo suburb of Asker.

The Dallas Stars have signed restricted free agent Kevin Connauton to a three-year contract, the team has announced today.

History: Drafted 32nd overall of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres ; acquired from the Dallas Stars on April 2, 2013 for Kevin Connauton and a 2nd Round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft Roy came to Vancouver at the trade deadline, having recorded 4 goals and 18 assists in 30 games with the Dallas Stars.

Introduction :Cody Hodgson will forever be linked to Zach Kassian thanks to a trade involving the two players and the Vancouver Canucks .

Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault looks on during the second day of training camp in Vancouver, British Columbia January 14, 2013.

Once considered one of the NHL's model franchises, the Vancouver Canucks have started to look more like Team Shitshow over the past few months.

We're still several weeks away from free agency getting underway, but we're already starting to get an idea of which free agents, or at least potential free agents, the Vancouver Canucks could have interest in.

Hansen had a good regular season, putting up 10 goals and 17 assists. His 27 points was good for third on the team behind the Sedins.

One of the most difficult reads for Stars fans these days is trying to judge the performances of former players as they fight through the playoffs with new teams.