Jason Dickinson

After a lackluster OT win against the lowly Sharks, the Blackhawks set goals for early shots and hits against the Flames. It worked.

It's easy to lose hope in the Blackhawks at this stage, but the players who chose to join the team "see something here."

Dickinson fits what the Blackhawks need in a top-nine center and the contract also fits what team is trying to construct.

At the season's halfway point, Davidson had plenty to discuss: Connor Bedard’s broken jaw, Nick Foligno’s contract and the trade deadline.

On a team that was starved for offense beyond Connor Bedard early in the season, Dickinson has been the one to step up and fill the void.

For now, Blackhawks players get to enjoy a much-deserved victory. But organizationally, there are a lot of difficult questions to answer.

How the Blackhawks were able to beat the Penguins in their season opener goes well beyond Connor Bedard.

The reality of tanking has really hit home. It pits fans against their own team and that’s no fun for anyone, including players.

With just a cursory knowledge of the Blackhawks’ style and personnel, Dickinson was forced to improvise and freewheel it a bit. It worked.

Sorting out the Canucks' cap situation — including the use of long-term injured reserve — as they try to sign their restricted free agents.

The Canucks added a stellar defensive third-line centre in Dickinson, paying a below retail price to do so.

The Stars likely will be left with two protection spots and three candidates, including the strong veteran Pavelski.

"There are no surprises for this series. We know each other too well."

Inside how the Stars weathered three playoff games in 65 hours.

How is the NHL bubble changing over time? What can the Stars do to turn things around? Jason Dickinson addresses both in this week's diary.

"I might be White and Canadian and a privileged athlete making millions of dollars, but I see change needed in the world."

Stars forward Jason Dickinson dishes on life in and around the NHL bubble.

As the Dallas Stars' NHLPA rep, Jason Dickinson has spent much of his time discussing four key topics with teammates.