There are only three weeks left in the remaining season and the Dallas Stars are currently on the playoff bubble with 84 points in 72 games.
That’s a bit disappointing for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations heading into the season, but the Stars have been doing much better this season compared to last. Several players have taken an extra step forward, such as Radek Faksa emerging as a premiere shutdown center, and Mattias Janmark returning from injury as a legitimate top six forward.
However, only a few players have performed at such an elite level that they’ve transformed the team with their play.