Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: (mailbag) Kari Lehtonen is finished in Dallas. Have been told that they don’t plan on re-signing him and will go in a different direction for their backup next season. would target Michael Hutchinson.
Valeri Nichushkin could have a top-six role next season and wouldn’t use him in a trade to get rid of Jason Spezza’s contract.
The Stars believe there is a trade market for Spezza without them having to retain salary.
Radek Faksa can be the Stars second line center, but they need to improve on the wing.