The 2020 Stanley Cup Final showed the Dallas Stars relying on a combination of veteran talent and unheralded newcomers. After a disappointing regular season, Joe Pavelski put up star-worthy numbers throughout the playoffs. Likewise, Joel Kiviranta forced his way into the Stars’ lineup in Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche, and he parlayed that into a productive run against the Vegas Golden Knights and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
In all, the black aces that the Stars brought into the bubble acquitted themselves well, and the expectation is that the roster for the 2020-21 season will reflect that performance.