Matthew DeFranks, Stars beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the team in a live chat recently. Here are some of the highlights:
Question: Who do you see as a potential target to be the Stars' fourth defenseman?
There are a few other factors that contribute to the Stars' decision-making on a top-four defenseman.
1. Term, especially with the expansion draft upcoming in 2021. John Klingberg, Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen will be protected, meaning your fourth defenseman will be exposed unless the Stars opt to protect eight skaters regardless of position instead of seven forwards and three defensemen.