Earlier this week, Dallas Stars fans were treated to some good news when it was revealed that Stephen Johns was practicing at the Stars’ development camp:
That’s led a number of fans to start penciling Johns into the second pairing alongside budding star Miro Heiskanen. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s keep in mind two things. First, while this is a very good sign towards Johns’ recovery, there’s still no guarantee he’s fully healthy by opening night.
Second, and perhaps more importantly, is that even if Johns does return, the Stars could still benefit from upgrading their top-four defensive core.