It’s March 1, 2015 and the Dallas Stars are in trouble. Their defense is lacking in experience and structure, their goaltending is struggling to play with consistency and depth, and their offense cannot carry the entire load.
As a result, some changes have to be made. With the trade deadline looming, GM Jim Nill sends veteran forward Erik Cole and a draft pick to the Detroit Red Wings for two prospects and a pick. Those prospects are Mattias Backman and Mattias Janmark.
At the time of the trade, it doesn’t seem like anything more than a prospect dump by the Wings that will add to the Stars’ farm system talents.