On the heels of a disappointing season and infirmary of injuries Dallas is well-positioned for the expansion draft. They’ll likely protect all their key pieces while exposing mid-range young players who haven’t significantly impressed, or veterans not counted on highly in their long-term plans. Without a compelling fourth defenseman to retain they’ll adopt the seven forward/three defense/one goalie strategy.
Forward Decisions
The top three Star forwards – leading scorer Tyler Seguin as well as number two and three, Jamie Benn and Jason Spezza both with no movement clauses, are no-brainers to protect.