The summer of 2010 brought a wave of change in the crease for the Dallas Stars. That change included parting ways with longtime names, relying on trades to pay off, and restocking the prospects pool for the future.
It all began in February 2010 near the trade deadline when Joe Nieuwendyk, still in the midst of his first season as general manager of the Stars, acquired Kari Lehtonen just before the trade deadline. The move was made both in relation to starter Marty Turco (who was approaching age 35) entering the final stages of his career and the team needing a young and competent goalie that could be next in line to take over the crease.