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Heika: Young players taking control of different roles at different paces

The Dallas Morning News

Dallas Stars right wing Valeri Nichushkin (43) celebrates a goal by defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) in the first period during a National Hockey League game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Tuesday March 15, 2016. The Los Angeles Kings led the Dallas Stars 3-1 after the first period. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News)

Stars coach Lindy Ruff knows balancing development and winning is tricky in the NHL.

Ruff has been handed an interesting mix of prospects this season, and he’s tried to get the most out of them by focusing on winning each game.