Going into the 2015-2016 season, the Dallas Stars had one major problem haunting them from the year before that they had to fix if they wanted to become a playoff team. They had to find a way to improve the defense in a significant way.
They ended the 14-15 year giving up the fifth most average goals per game in the NHL. That is one of the biggest reasons why they fell seven points short of a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Once the offseason rolled around, GM Jim Nill was adamant about adding skilled pieces to the Stars’ defense.