Amid injuries to some key players, opportunities exist for new faces to emerge.
The Texas Stars open training camp today in Cedar Park missing some key players they expected to join the roster. As previously reported, Cameron Hughes, Luke Krys, Chase Wheatcroft and Kyle McDonald are all expected to miss the start of the season at least. In Dallas, Jamie Benn's injury means that one more forward will be staying in the NHL for the time being.
This all breeds opportunity for the squad.