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Why Roope Hintz will be the Dallas Stars MVP in 2021-22

BySam Nestler|
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 29: Roope Hintz #24 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on December 29, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 29: Roope Hintz #24 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on December 29, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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EDMONTON, ALBERTA – SEPTEMBER 23: Roope Hintz #24 of the Dallas Stars checks Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning into the bench during the second period in Game Three of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 23, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – SEPTEMBER 23: Roope Hintz #24 of the Dallas Stars checks Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning into the bench during the second period in Game Three of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 23, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A bigger spotlight in 2021-22

We expect Roope Hintz to see more opportunities to make a difference in his fourth NHL season.

Hintz’ emergence provides the Dallas Stars with an option outside of veteran Tyler Seguin in the top-line center role. Seguin has been most productive when paired with Jamie Benn, a player in an age bracket best suited for the 2nd line. Such fact bodes well for Hintz’ potential to see a majority of the top line minutes.

Hintz will look to play in all 82 games and continue the upward trend he’s shown early in his career. If Hintz can be at full health to start 2021-22 and remainhealthy throughout, there is no reason why he is not be among the NHL’s scoring leaders.

The opportunity Hintz will see in the new season will result in his official move from the NHL’s underrated players to elite.

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