Ben Lovejoy became the newest member of the Dallas Stars defense on Saturday morning.
As the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. CT quickly approaches, time is of the essence for teams looking to make last-minute improvements. It’s the time of year where buyers go all-in to round out their lineup and sellers look to prepare for the future.
And, like the other buyers in the league, the Stars are looking to fill the voids in their lineup. That comes with a certain level of preparation and research, as well as an acknowledgement of the rest of the deadline landscape.