Drafting and development are the most effective ways to build a successful NHL team. The Dallas Stars understand this, but their ability to succeed in those areas over the past few years has left a lot to be desired.
The good news, however, is that the organization appears to have turned a necessary corner.
After disappointing draft crops in 2013 and 2014, they are starting to see an impact being made in the NHL from members of their 2015 class, while the 2016, 2017, and 2018 drafts have produced a deep pool of young prospects who are performing well across a number of different leagues.