Some Final Thoughts Before the Season Opener

The Dallas Stars are coming off of a rather disappointing end to the 2017-18 season. With a strong core consisting of players such as Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and John Klingberg, they were expected to be at least a playoff team if not a full-blown Stanley Cup contender. Yet after the regular season ended, the team found themselves watching the playoffs from home.

Management responded in a big way in an attempt to right the ship. Stars GM Jim Nill decided to bring on a new coach, one whose coaching style and philosophy should help shape the team into a true playoff contender. Nill also went after one of the top (if not the top) free agents on the market, in addition to signing a new…