Analysis

Jun 22, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill walks the red carpet during the 2016 NHL Awards at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars: Jim Nill’s Future Might Depend on 2017-18 Season

Dallas Stars Begin to Prepare For Impending Expansion Draft

Dallas Stars Look Towards Future For Redemption

Dallas Stars Head Coach Change is Necessary, but Will Have Obstacles

Feb 18, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Lightning 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Will Leave 2016-17 Season in the Past

Mar 28, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Eaves (18) battles for the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Have Provided NHL’s Best Trade Deadline Acquisitions

Dec 8, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Dickinson (16) takes the ice to face the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Predators 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Prove That Future Is Bright With Win Over Coyotes

Mar 17, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) and Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) collide during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Can Finally See Light at the End of the Tunnel

Jan 9, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Not Alone In The Shocking Category Of Non-Playoff Teams

Oct 25, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Gemel Smith (46) during the game against Winnipeg Jets at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Jets 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Recalling All They Can From AHL As Season Ends

Feb 18, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Lightning 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars At A Low Point With Their Power Play

Jan 31, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Julius Honka (6) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Maple Leafs 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Need To Make Julius Honka Starter For Rest Of Season

Mar 24, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Adam Cracknell (27) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and left wing Remi Elie (40) and defenseman Greg Pateryn (29) celebrate Cracknell scoring his first career NHL hat trick during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Sharks 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars: The Implications of The League’s Worst Penalty Kill

Mar 17, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars right wing Brett Ritchie (25) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Ending Their Season With Nothing Left to Give

Mar 28, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty (67) reacts with teammate Alexander Radulov (47) after scoring a goal against Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Fall to Montreal Canadiens Thanks to Old Habits

May 1, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13) celebrates a scored goal 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

Dallas Stars Really Missed Mattias Janmark This Season

Mar 24, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Adam Cracknell (27) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and left wing Remi Elie (40) and defenseman Greg Pateryn (29) celebrate Cracknell scoring his first career NHL hat trick during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Sharks 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Upset the Reigning Pacific Division Leader

Mar 20, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; San Jose Sharks goalie Aaron Dell (30) faces the Dallas Stars attack during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Stars shut out the Sharks 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Must Call On Former Selves For Game Against Sharks

Mar 16, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Dallas Stars forward Radek Faksa (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at Rogers Arena. The Stars won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars: Final Games Of Season Will Tell A Lot About Team

Mar 20, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) is named the number one star in the win over the San Jose Sharks at the American Airlines Center. The Stars shut out the Sharks 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Need To Protect Kari Lehtonen For More Than Expansion Draft

Mar 17, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) and Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) collide during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars’ Season: Breaking Down the Game Objectively

Nov 10, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka (3) and Dallas Stars right wing Brett Ritchie (25) battle for the puck during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Dallas Stars won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Keys to Victory in Visit to Calgary

Mar 31, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches his brother defenseman Jordie Benn (24) fight Arizona Coyotes left wing Eric Selleck (42) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Coyotes 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Struggle to Manage Keeping a Healthy Team

Mar 31, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Connor Murphy (5) and goalie Mike Smith (41) defend against Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Have A Masterton Trophy Dark Horse In Radek Faksa

Mar 14, 2017; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers left winger Anton Slepyshev (42) celebrates a goal with left winger Benoit Pouliot (67) and center David Desharnais (13) as Dallas Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (5) skates past during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Struggles Continue in Big Loss to Edmonton

Jan 24, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of the arena before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars’ Lindy Ruff Doesn’t Deserve Blame For Season

Mar 2, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) makes a save on a New York Islanders shot during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Need to Assess What Has Not Been Working

Oct 13, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Adam Cracknell (27) is named the number two star in the game against the Anaheim Ducks at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Ducks 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Should Use Time to Prepare for Next Season