Mike Heika, Stars beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the team in a recent live chat. Here are some highlights:
On the one hand, next year Val is going to want a good contract to return. On the other hand, can he crack the top-6?
Heika: A lot is going to depend on this season. Valeri Nichushkin is going to have the opportunity to play big minutes on a good team in the KHL and also should have a good chance to play for Russia at the Olympics.