When Brett Hull came to the Stars in 1998, Ken Hitchcock still was trying to understand the nuances of being a head coach in the NHL.
Dealing with Hull became one of his most intense study labs.
"I learned more from Brett Hull than he learned from me, I know that for sure," Hitchcock said of the Hall of Famer who will be honored Saturday as part of the team's 25 Years in Dallas celebration.
Those lessons are being seen in how Hitchcock and the coaching staff are handling Alexander Radulov this year. The free-spirited free agent who signed with the Stars in the summer has been an impressive addition, ranking second on the team in points with 57 (23 goals, 34 assists) in 64 games.