Not long ago, the Dallas Stars had some serious issues on defense.
When Jim Nill took over as general manager of the team in 2013, there were plenty of problems with the roster that needed fixing. The offense didn’t have impressive balance at the center position nor did it have many long-term scoring assets. And in goal, the team was in the beginning stages of what would end up being an eight-year span of trying to find a capable backup goaltender. In addition, they also needed a new head coach that could get them out of their skid and back into the postseason.