Dallas Morning News
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September 9, 2005 - Tonight's game in Dallas was their first at home in the preseason and saw them destroy the Los Angeles Kings 8-1. The Stars first line dominated the game with Gary Roberts, Jaromir Jagr and Jeremy Roenick combining for 6 goals and 8 assists. Wade Redden aided the top line with 4 assists.
The Stars also managed to get their powerplay going, scoring 2 PP goals in 7 attempts.
Manny Malhotra kept his scoring streak alive scoring in the 2nd period with assists from Wes Walz and Dallas Drake. Malhotra was not expected to see as much ice time but after the first preseason game, Coach Nolan has shown confidence in the young winger.
Although only preseason, the Dallas Stars have burst from the gate quickly, to GM Benjamin Yoskovitz's pleasure. "I'm very pleased with how things are going so far. The team is playing tough, solid hockey at both ends of the ice. And remember, Hunter and Vishnevski were both injured and didn't play against the Kings. That shows some nice depth."
For the Kings, one of the teams bandied around as a potential Cup contender, the spanking will send them reeling for a bit, but everyone realizes it's only preseason. Gary Roberts spoke to the press after the game, "Lets not plan any parades ok guys? We've played two very solid games but there's always room for improvement. We're still playing a bit undisciplined although our penalty killing was perfect tonight. The Kings didn't bring their A-game, but they're a great team and we'll see plenty of them this year."
Meanwhile the most recent addition to the team, Mike Leclerc saw very little action with the team on the 4th line playing only 4 minutes. Still, he managed 1 assist and 1 hit. "I'm glad to be here in Dallas," said Leclerc. "I want to win a Cup, I want a ring. And this team can compete. I'll play anywhere they want, and do whatever Coach Nolan wants to win."