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Dallas Stars: Smith claimed off waivers by Boston, Hintz sent to AHL

By Avery Klatsky

NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Gemel Smith #46 of the Dallas Stars in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 16, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Stars 3-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Gemel Smith #46 of the Dallas Stars in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 16, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Stars 3-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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The Stars have made a few roster moves in the past couple days, as Gemel Smith was claimed off waivers by the Boston Bruins and Roope Hintz was sent to the AHL.

Gemel Smith became the newest member of the Boston Bruins early Thursday morning after he was placed on waivers by the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. The Stars had free up a roster spot with the return of center Martin Hanzal, who was cleared to play earlier this week after missing the beginning of the season due to back surgery earlier in the year.

Smith recorded three points (2 G, 1 A) in 14 games with the Stars this year and averaged just over eight minutes of ice time per game.

In his career, he has amassed 20 points (11 G, 9 A) in 77 NHL games.

Smith, who can play center or on the wing, will join a strong core of centers in Boston with Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Danton Heinen, and others.

The Toronto native was able to say goodbye to his teammates before departing for Boston:

Smith is the second player to be claimed from the Dallas Stars this season. The first was Remi Elie, who was acquired by the Buffalo Sabres in early October. Elie has spent most of the season as a healthy scratch for the Sabres and has scored only one assist in eight games.

In addition to Smith being claimed by the Bruins, Stars forward Roope Hintz was sent down to the Texas Stars of the AHL on Thursday. Hintz, who started the season in Dallas, played in 14 games, recording three points (2 G, 1 A) and ten penalty minutes.

Stars’ next games update:

The Stars will play tonight at home against the San Jose Sharks. Their last game was Monday night, where the Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers at home.

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Below are the next five games for the Stars:

  • Friday, Dec. 7 vs. San Jose
  • Sunday, Dec. 9 @ Vegas
  • Wednesday, Dec. 12 @ Anaheim
  • Thursday, Dec. 13 @ San Jose
  • Saturday, Dec. 15 @ Colorado

Dallas is 9-3-1 when playing at home and 6-7-2 on the road. San Jose is 9-3-2 when at home and 5-7-3 on the road. The Sharks are tied with Vegas for third place in the Pacific division with 33 points. Dallas is in fourth place in the Central with 33 points.

Tyler Seguin will look to continue his hot streak, as he leads the Stars in points with 26. Seguin has four points in his last five games.

Ben Bishop, who has a 9-5-1 record on the season, will start in goal tonight against San Jose. Bishop has a .925 save percentage and a 2.25 GAA on the season.

Next. Stars Mailbag: Behind the bench, young talent, and more. dark

Defensemen Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen lead Dallas in ice time, with averages of 24:36 and 22:57 minutes per game, respectively. Seguin leads the team among forwards in ice time with just over 20 minutes of average ice time per game.

  • Published on 12/07/2018 at 19:01 PM
  • Last updated at 12/07/2018 at 16:50 PM
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