As they entered the 2018 offseason back in April, the Dallas Stars had a lot to sort out.
After missing the playoffs for a second straight season in 2017-18 despite positive steps forward, the Stars once again reverted back to the drawing board in search of answers.
Their goaltending faltered down the stretch, depth scoring was practically non-existent when they needed it, injuries took their toll, and a tumultuous losing streak in the middle of March helped contribute to the Stars’ untimely downfall. To top it all off, head coach Ken Hitchcock retired, leaving Dallas searching for their third head coach in two seasons.