Before the 2016-2017 season started, the Stars had a can’t-miss forward lineup. To support the group, Jim Nill went out and grabbed some depth, signing Adam Cracknell, Jiri Hudler, and Lauri Korpikoski to take over in the event of injuries.
Before the 2017-2018 season starts, the Stars have a potentially can’t miss forward lineup. To support the group, Jim Nill went out and grabbed some depth, signing Brian Flynn, Tyler Pitlick, and giving R.J. Umberger a flyer for training camp to help take over in the event of injuries.