John Klingberg is back. Finally. The Dallas Stars’ franchise defenseman returns on home ice tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks, and the moment can’t come quickly enough for either the player, the teamcx or the fans.
Sean Shapiro’s new profile in The Athletic DFW goes behind the scenes at Klingberg’s six-week hiatus. From the surgery required to “rebuild” his hand and pointer finger, to the mindset required to watch games from the press box, to needing Stars skills coach Stan Tugolukov to help him tie his skates:
The last six weeks have gone on forever, from Klingberg’s perspective.