The 2019 offseason will be filled with tough and potentially franchise-altering decisions for the Dallas Stars. But that’s nothing out of the ordinary when examining the franchise’s past.
Last summer, the tough decisions revolved around hiring a brand new coaching staff that would help usher in a new era for the team after recycling veteran coaches in the seasons prior. The majority of the lineup pieces were already in place, but needed a crafty and confident bench boss to aid them in taking the next step.
The 2017 offseason was all about adding top talent and building a new crease that could compete in the playoffs.