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Offense or defense? Stars getting in own way with ambitious defensive plan

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Dallas Stars defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) gets knocked into the Stars bench by Anaheim Ducks right wing Jared Boll (40) in the second period during the Anaheim Ducks vs. the Dallas Stars NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Thursday, October 13, 2016. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)

The Stars are going to lean toward an edgier brand of hockey. That's how they led the NHL in scoring last season.

But if the first two games are any indication, they might have to dull the edge just a little bit and find a blade that won't cut themselves so much.