Central Division Preview
By Kyle Roberts
Apr 27, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) skates on to the ice to face the Detroit Red Wings at the American Airlines Center. The Red Wings shut out the Stars 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Stars:
2012-2013 Record: 22-22-4 0 48 Points
Coach: Lindy Ruff
Standings: 5th in Pacific Division, 11th in Western Conference
Forwards:
Jamie Benn – Tyler Seguin – Alex Chiasson
Ray Whitney – Shawn Horcoff – Valeri Nichushkin
Cody Eakin – Rich Peverley – Erik Cole
Ryan Garbutt – Vernon Fiddler – Antoine Roussel
Defense:
Alex Goligoski – Trevor Daley
Stephane Robidas – Sergei Gonchar
Brenden Dillon – Aaron Rome
Goaltending:
Kari Lehtonen
Dan Ellis
Dallas made a big move last year that didn’t work out too well for them. They traded Steve Ott for Dereky Roy, who only played 30 games for them and then signed with St Louis this past off-season. This time, they traded Loui Eriksson for Tyler Seguin and Rich Peverley which adds some much-needed depth. They also added Shawn Horcoff to the mix and appointed Jamie Benn as their new captain. With a whole new look to the team, this is what Dallas might need to push them into the playoffs once again. they have the talent, but can Lehtonen stay healthy? That remains to be seen.