Antonio Stranges

October 2023 – Stranges has spent much of his professional career in the AHL in the Dallas Stars organization. He was offensive contributor throughout last season. His unique skating style gives him an edge when making his way through the neutral zone with the puck. Though where he lacks defensively has not progressed much, making his game fairly one dimensional. Hopefully moving into his second year with the Texas Stars, Stranges can really work on rounding out his game. Taylor Newby

September 2022 – In a very small training camp sample, Stranges has been seriously impressive. A wildly efficient skater, Stranges is among the speediest and most agile players I have ever watched. His game needs much more fine-tuning and he will be given every opportunity to do so in the AHL this season. Two years removed from being a fourth round selection by the Stars, Stranges looks like a candidate to outplay his draft slot significantly. There are still serious defensive question marks, however, his speed allows him to be the first player back on the backcheck. Expect Stranges to be a very important piece in the AHL this year, but do not be surprised if he earns an NHL call-up during this campaign. Aaron Itovitch

 

June 2022 – Now 20 years old, it is time for Stranges to firmly make the jump to the pros. He did play nine games in the AHL for the Texas Stars in 2020-21 with an insignificant impact, however, after a truly fantastic breakout season with London of the OHL this year, scoring 31 goals and 53 assists for 84 points in only 60 games, Stranges’ leap to the NHL hockey looks like less of an ‘if’ than a ‘when’. On a Dallas team full of young prospects looking to crack the roster out of training camp, Stranges will most likely find himself getting solid minutes in the AHL, although it’s not unlikely he sees some NHL time soon. A flashy, offensively-driven player, Stranges’ defensive impact has improved tremendously over this past OHL campaign, and his elite skating is outmatched by few in the 2020 draft class. A fourth round pick only two years ago, Stranges is a prospect to rightfully be very excited about. Aaron Itovitch

 

April 2021- Stranges has only made his way into the Texas Stars lineup seven times this year. Stranges has rotated between Left Wing and Centre duties in his seven games for the Stars this season. He has left a lot to be desired with only one point and a -2 for the Stars so far this year. It is important to remember he is only 19 and adapting to the AHL is tough for any 19-year-old especially the most complete or gifted players. Stranges may show glimpses of the latter but certainly has a way to go to be either at the pro level. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Stranges back in the OHL this season if we see any OHL at all but for now, learning and being around a deep forward group in Texas isn’t the worst for his development. Mike Kosciesza