Being a young defenseman on the Stars is a tough job, but at least Stephen Johns isn't the first one going through the challenge.
Johns can learn a lot from Jamie Oleksiak and Patrik Nemeth, who have been juggling expectations and reality for the last three seasons. Johns in less than one season has gone from fan favorite in the playoffs to healthy scratch to getting a second chance with Oleksiak out of the lineup for three to six weeks because of a hand injury.
And while the 24-year-old blue-liner should be ecstatic with the newfound opportunity, he has become a grizzled veteran in a short amount of time.