For the past few years, the Dallas Stars have had their ups and downs with lines, just like most teams around the league.
They found some combinations that work well and have largely been staples of the line-up, like Benn and Seguin, especially with the addition of Alexander Radulov. Some things that’ve worked aren’t going to be an option anymore, like Radek Faksa and Antoine Roussel together.
Both Lindy Ruff and Ken Hitchcock shook up the lines a little more than most fans would like, but sometimes it’s called for. Jim Montgomery has a chance to shake things up, but he’d do best to not stray too far from established linemates that work well together to start with unless there’s a problem down the road.