For the first time since 2008, the Dallas Stars advanced past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, they're preparing to take the next step, so they can take home the Cup for the first time since 1999.
Whether it's calling up young talent from the AHL, making offseason trades, or signing on new talent, Stars GM Jim Nill has plenty of avenues to reload for next season.
Before the free agency period begins on July 1, here's a look at some of the biggest potential FAs of the summer:
Center - Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning (Age: 26)
The Dallas Morning News
Former Dallas Stars player Brenden Morrow, center, drops the puck in a retirement ceremony between Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Thursday, March 17, 2016.