It’s almost Friday! Let’s celebrate by talking about the Stars’ best prospects, as chosen by NHL.com.
We’ve reached one of the high points of the Dallas Stars’ 32 in 32 feature at NHL.com: the part where we talk about the team’s best prospects. We know you’re ready, so let’s go.
Tracey Myers starts her piece with the prospect who’s really a graduate now. Forward Logan Stankoven is a regular NHLer at this point, and the front office affirms as much:
“We’re excited to have him as part of the group and hopefully this year he keeps blossoming into more than what he is now,” Stars director of player personnel Rich Peverley said. “He’s a versatile player who can play all over the lineup, and his game doesn’t change much. He’s a core piece moving forward.”
Which players might be on track for next season? Myers starts with blueliner Christian Kyrou, who made progress in his two-way game last season and ended up as a point-per-game guy during the Texas Stars’ brief Calder Cup run:
“What we’re most excited about is, by the end of the year he really matured as a person and player, and he was outstanding for us in the playoffs. He was point-per-game player as a rookie defenseman in the AHL, which is extremely hard to do,” Peverley said. “When we drafted him, we saw high-end offensive potential with the chance to run a power play at the NHL level. He has that ability. It’s going to be up to him if rest of the game can come as well.”
See who else made the list. [NHL]
Stars Stuff
Goaltending depth is sort of a theme this week, isn’t it? DBD’s own bench boss, Taylor Baird, has an update on the planet-sized German prospect who’s aiming for the NHL with the help of one of the best.
Around The Leagues
- Jason Robertson makes the top 10 in NHL Network’s preseason list of the league’s 20 best wingers. Find out where he landed! [NHL]
- The 21st-century NHL expansion team comes with…expectations. Is it realistic to think Utah Hockey Club can make the playoffs in its inaugural season? Spencer Lazary examines the case. [The Hockey News]
Finally
Any weekend plans? Just a reminder: Victor E. Green is throwing a free party in Farmer’s Branch. Bring the kiddos!