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Stars confident 'ultimate pro' Alexander Radulov can cut out noise in his return to Montreal

MONTREAL -- The biggest story in the biggest hockey city in North America is how did the Montreal Canadiens let Alexander Radulov escape as a free agent last summer?

The problem for the Stars is, it isn't a story for them as they concentrate on making a run at a playoff position.

So when Radulov returns Tuesday to play at Molson Centre for the first time since signing a five-year deal with Dallas in July, the expected circus could be just what the Stars don't need right now.

"It is an emotional distraction," Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said.