Saturday 26 February 2011

Goligoski

Good times
Since his acquisition from Pittsburgh, Alex Goligoski has caugh my wandering eye.

The Stars are 2-0-1 with Goligoski solidifying the blue line after today's 3-2 win over Nashville. Goligoski tallied a goal and assist. He's posted a +2, the one goal and two assists as a Dallas Stars.
What first seemed like a hefty bounty (Matt Niskanen and James Neal), is rounding into being a grand deal for the Stars. They're not only saving money (obviously, important), but they've addressed tehir weakest spot (defense) with the young Goligoski. Joe Nieuwendyk may come out smelling like roses here.

After the February they've had (now, 3-7-1) any win is a good win and it's high time to start collecting Ws. At 72 points, the Stars are now in seventh place and still third in their own division.

All I know is that I need more Alex Goligoski.

Notes:
1. With a pair of assists, Brendan Morrow has 43 points, just thre shy of his total a year ago in 76 games.

2. A day after an awkward interview with The Hardline, Loui Eriksson posted his 21st goal. He's got four goals and four assists in the disastrous February.

3. The Stars are 18-9-5 at home.