When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
The start of the 2016-17 NHL season has undoubtedly been a tough one for the Dallas Stars. The reigning Central Division champs have seen their aspirations for success dealt a staggering blow early and often in the form of injuries to their forward corps.
Seven out of the club’s top 12 forwards have already missed time due to various ailments. Ales Hemsky and Mattias Janmark could be done for the season. Cody Eakin hasn’t made an appearance yet. Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin have played all 17 games so far, but started the season at less than 100% efficiency.