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DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 10: Gemel Smith #46 of the Dallas Stars celebrates a goal against the New York Islanders at the American Airlines Center on November 10, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Last Year’s Grade, Next Year’s Guess: Gemel Smith

Dallas Stars: Last Year’s Grade, Next Year’s Guess: Julius Honka

Dallas Stars: Tyler Seguin Lands On NHL Network’s List Of Top 20 Centers

Dallas Stars: Last Year’s Grade, Next Year’s Guess: Martin Hanzal

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 6: Gemel Smith

Dallas Stars Inking New Deals Could Lead To Future Developments

SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Marc Methot #33 of the Dallas Stars skates against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on February 18, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Last Year’s Grade, Next Year’s Guess: Marc Methot

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 13: Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL game at the Bell Centre on March 13, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: How Their Cap Space Looks Heading Into 2018-19 Season

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 30: Jason Dickinson #16 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Los Angeles Kings at the American Airlines Center on January 30, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Last Year’s Grade, Next Year’s Guess: Jason Dickinson

VANCOUVER, BC - DECEMBER 3: Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars pulls a three of his jersey during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena December 3, 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Does Tyler Seguin Want Out of Dallas?

COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 18: Dillon Heatherington #48 of the Dallas Stars passes the puck during the second period of a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 18, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Last Year’s Grade, Next Year’s Guess: Dillon Heatherington

SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on February 18, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: How Tyler Seguin Contract Talks Can Affect 2018-19 Season

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 3: Jamie Benn #14, Alexander Radulov #47, Tyler Seguin #91 and the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Minnesota Wild at the American Airlines Center on February 3, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Fantasy: Ranking Their First And Second Lines Against NHL

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 16: Gemel Smith #46 of the Dallas Stars shoots the puck against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on March 16, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Predicting Gemel Smith’s Arbitration Deal

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 25: Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Vancouver Canucks at the American Airlines Center on March 25, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Seguin

Dallas Stars Continue Talks With Tyler Seguin About Contract Extension

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 7: John Klingberg #3 and Esa Lindell #23 of the Dallas Stars celebrate after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings at STAPLES Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Cap Space On Defense A Sizable Asset Moving Forward

FARMERS BRANCH, TX - JUNE 21: Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars watches young hockey players during the Top Prospects Clinic at the Dr. Pepper StarCenter as part of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft on June 21, 2018 in Farmers Branch, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: The Growth of Youth Hockey in Texas

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 9: John Klingberg #3 and Esa Lindell #23 of the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the American Airlines Center on February 9, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Way Too Early Opening Night Defense Pairing Predictions

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates his first period goal with Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov (47) and Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91)during an NHL regular season game against the Los Angeles Kings on April 7, 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Way Too Early Opening Night Forward Lines Predictions

VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 30: Alexander Radulov #47 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring his overtime winning goal during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena October 30, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Finding Lasting Success on the Road

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 23: Remi Elie #40 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Boston Bruins at the American Airlines Center on March 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Remi Elie

Dallas Stars: Way Too Early Opening Night Healthy Scratch Predictions

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 3: Blake Comeau #14 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against John Klingberg #3 of the Dallas Stars at the Pepsi Center on December 3, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Will Blake Comeau Be an Improvement on Antoine Roussel?

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 15: Dallas Stars defenseman Dillon Heatherington (48) before a game between the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars on January 15, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Stars defeated the Bruins 3-2 (OT). (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Dillon Heatherington Contract Maps Out Immediate Future

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 24: Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars celebrates an empty-net goal, his third of the night against the Calgary Flames at the American Airlines Center on November 24, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Holding Off On Big Moves Is Smart For Future

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 31: Devin Shore

Dallas Stars’ Cap Situation After Shore’s New Deal

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 03: Gemel Smith #46 of the Dallas Stars looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on April 3, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gemel Smith

Dallas Stars: Arbitration Hearings Scheduled With Remaining Two Players

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 19: Jamie Benn

Dallas Stars: Continuous Offseason Change Comes With A Cost

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 21: Dallas Stars defenseman Julius Honka (6) looks to pass the puck during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Carolina Hurricanes on October 21, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Texas. Dallas defeats Carolina 4-3. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Making Sense Of Using Julius Honka In Trade Talks

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 29: Ben Bishop #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by associate coach Rick Bowness after defeating the New York Rangers in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2015 in New York, New York. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 2-0 (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Assessing New Assistant Coach Rick Bowness