Ahead of Stars training camp opening next month in Boise, SportsDay is looking at 10 questions the team faces as it tries to make the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16. This season will be the first under new coach Jim Montgomery, who inherits a team that racked up 92 points.
Here is the fifth question of the series.
Which defensemen not named John Klingberg
or Esa Lindell can step up?
The Dallas Stars defensive corps is a diverse group.
At the top, there's the elite talent of John Klingberg and a worthy complement in partner Esa Lindell.