SHAWN HORCOFF
Status: He can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Until then, the Stars have exclusive negotiating rights.
Details: A left-handed center who is listed at 6-1, 205 pounds.
Age: 36
The case for keeping him: Horcoff has been a solid contributor for the past two seasons and was the Stars’ best player in the playoffs two years ago. He’s a steady veteran who is only going to get better as the pressure increases in a season. He does things the right way, and he’s a great leader for the young forwards who are pushing up from the AHL.