During the Stars’ 3-1 preseason win over the Blues, Maxime Lagace stopped all 14 shots he faced. Mark Stepneski examines his strong start and his push to establish his place in the organization.
Ask Dallas Stars goaltending coach Jeff Reese what he likes about Maxime Lagace and he'll tell you at the top of the list is the young netminder's composure. Next on Reese's list is that Lagace was never drafted, meaning that nothing has been handed to him.
"Everything he gets he has to earn," Reese said. "He's not going to be given anything.