There was a lot to talk about in the Dallas Stars first preseason contest of the season on Tuesday night. But that’s how it always is with preseason games.
The thing about the preseason is that it is the perfect time to experiment. That includes scouring the entire organization for potential assets, attempting as many line combinations as possible, seeing the organization’s top players compete for roster spots, and getting an overall feel for where the team is at and where it could be going.
But in addition, it’s also the time to shake off the rust before the games start counting.