As it is with most remodels, the Stars' could take a little longer than first projected.
After changing coaching staffs and adding several significant pieces in the summer, Dallas is off to a 9-9-1 start and on the outside of the playoffs looking in as they approach game No. 20 Saturday against Edmonton at the American Airlines Center. Coming off a 6-1 loss Thursday at Tampa that ended an 0-2-1 road trip, players and coaches hunkered down Friday with video and ice work in an attempt to simplify their approach to the game.
"Less is more, that's what we addressed today," Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said.