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Player Profiles: John Klingberg is key to puck possession, and he needs to keep things positive

Age: 24

Shoots: Right

2016-17 stats: 80 GP, 13 G, 36 A, 49 pts, Plus-2

Contract status: In third year of seven-year deal that averages $4.25 million.

Did you know: Klingberg played forward until he was 15. His father and grandfather suggested that a move to defense might be smart because he had impressive vision of the ice. Stars center Jason Spezza said Klingberg's hands and vision are what make him a good defenseman.

2016-17 Recap: Like much of the team, Klingberg started slowly.