Dallas Stars: Jason Dickinson Developing Into Strong Depth Forward

Less than a year ago, Jason Dickinson was struggling with cementing his spot on the Dallas Stars roster. But, after some changes to his mentality and a new role from a new coaching staff, he’s found a way to resurrect his young NHL career and become one of the team’s most consistent depth forwards.

When I walked up to Jason Dickinson in the Dallas Stars locker room on Black Friday to start up a conversation, the first thing I noticed were the scars on his face. But they aren’t just any old scars.

While every NHL player has his own personal “battle marks,” it’s not typical to see multiple fresh gashes on their cheeks and chin at the same time, held together by a handful of stitches. It just…