DALLAS — Not so long ago the Dallas Stars were trendsetters — the vanguard of a fresh emphasis on speed and offence in hockey.
How quickly things change in a copycat league like the NHL.
"I don’t think we’re ahead of (the transition) — we’re even with it now," said Stars GM Jim Nill Tuesday night. "Everyone’s caught up and everyone’s figured out how certain teams have played and had success and we're starting to see it more and more."
That doesn't mean Nill has given up on winning titles, however. After all, the Stars' arsenal includes Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin, perhaps the most lethal forward combo in the game.