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Dallas Stars Daily Links: Will the Stars Lean More on Antti Niemi in 2016-17?

In the latest edition of his regular Stars chat, Mike Heika discusses whether the Stars could turn to Antti Niemi over Kari Lehtonen in 2016-17.

Question: What's the biggest thing that each goalie needs to improve on the most for this upcoming year?
Heika: They both are working on the same issues. Niemi has to do a better job of controlling his rebounds. Lehtonen has to be better at handling pressure and making the easy saves.

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I think Niemi will get a better chance to seize big games this year.