Congratulations – you got Chris Tanev!
Now what?
With the addition of a strong Top 4 defenseman to a blueline severely lacking in depth, the Dallas Stars have taken a major step forward in their quest to be not just a Stanley Cup Contender, but a Cup Favorite. Is it enough by itself? Or does Dallas still need to bolster the blueline further if they want their names etched in silver this offseason? Let’s take a look:
“I Like Where Our Team is At (Now)”
For the sake of simplicity, let’s imagine that the Stars’ defenders are all healthy again, and no further additions (or subtractions) are being made via trade.