Defenseman Stephen Johns has been the player the Dallas Stars have needed in their lineup for muhc of the past year. A steady defenseman and ideal pairing with Miro Heiskanen, he has been out of the lineup with post-traumatic headaches. His last professional action at any level was March 29, 2018. Nearly two years later, he is ready to return. His conditioning stint to Texas begins today.
Conditioning stints are relatively rare and carry special rules to ensure there is no abuse. The assignment may last no longer than fourteen days, given this is a regular conditioning assignment.