Wounded Stars Fly into Winnipeg

James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY SportsHaving returned to the NHL version of .500, the Dallas Stars begin a four-game swing through western Canada facing a new set of questions and challenges.

Starting on Sunday with the Winnipeg Jets, the Stars need to adjust to life without John Klingberg, and what that means for zone exits, possession, and the power play. Klingberg, admittedly, has not been off to a great start to the year, but his improved play has coincided with the current Stars’ winning streak.

To plug that gap, Andrej Sekera is slated to rejoin the lineup, reportedly in Klingberg’s slot on the right side of the first defensive pair. This raises concerns about exits from the defensive…