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Dallas Stars Top 100 Players of All-Time: 20-1

By Tom Dorsa

Apr 16, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; The Dallas Stars take the ice to face the Minnesota Wild during the first period of game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; The Dallas Stars take the ice to face the Minnesota Wild during the first period of game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 1, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) skates against the St. Louis Blues during game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. The Blues win 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) skates against the St. Louis Blues during game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. The Blues win 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

#11 – DEFENSEMAN, JOHN KLINGBERG

Many of the NHL’s best players were drafted in the first or second round, making later-round successes a rarity for teams such as the Stars. However, a certain lanky blonde appeared in round five of the 2010 Draft, and Dallas snatched him.

John Klingberg quickly proved his worth.

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    • As a 22-year-old flashy rookie, the Gothenburg, Sweden native earned fifth in the Calder Trophy voting with an impressive 11-goal, 29-assist performance that featured smooth skating and beauteous puck-handling good enough to earn hefty ice time very early into his career. His 2014-15 season in a campaign where Dallas missed the postseason saw him lead the Stars in points (40 and plus/minus (+5) despite playing just 65 games.

    The next season, Klingberg continued his torrid pace in his sophomore campaign, scoring 10 goals and adding 48 assists – including a tremendous 22 power play points, which would catapult him to a sixth-place Norris finish, the highest a Stars blueliner has placed in Norris voting since 2005-06.

    Klingberg, as an offensive defenseman, constantly pushes the puck forward, inducing whoas and ahhs with Sergei Zubov-like breakout passes. His 53.1% Corsi For Percentage during his career – especially his 55.3% rating last season – indicates his prolific ability to spark offensive possessions.

    At only 24-years-old, Klingberg is already one of the greatest defenders in team history, and his potential is as high as anyone to ever play for this squad. His 130 points from the Stars blueline is already ninth in franchise history for defenders, and it’s bound to increase.

    DISCLAIMER: Prior to reading the top ten, just know that there were 11 players I considered top-ten worthy and I couldn’t rule either out.

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