Last night's game showed two things that led to transactions this morning for the Texas Stars.
First, Stephen Johns is an NHL defenseman. Plain and simple. He came down for a tuneup and chance to get on the ice in a competitive game situation. He dominated with 3 goals in the two games, both Texas wins, and had each of the game winners.
Second, Maxime Lagace might have established himself in some sort of rhythm for the Stars. His shutout last night must have bolstered the confidence of the brass in him. Philippe Desrosiers should be getting competitive ice himself, so he'll head to Idaho for some ice time.