The Dallas Stars don't have many holes on their roster after a busy off-season. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss if that's enough to be successful in the playoffs. Dallas Stars fans and team bench celebrate after center Joe Pavelski (not pictured) scores the game-winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the overtime period in Game 4 of the Western Conference final. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTQ0MzA2Mzg4MjgwNjk2/usatsi_20755656_168400847_lowres.jpg] Dallas Stars fans and team bench celebrate after center Joe Pavelski (not pictured) scores the game-winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the overtime period in Game 4 of the Western Conference final. The Dallas Stars took a significant step forward last season. As the 2023-24 NHL season approaches, they're now setting their sights on the Central Division title and the Stanley Cup. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed Dallas as part of their Central Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/the-hockey-news-podcast-2023-24-nhl-season-preview-central-division]. The Dallas Stars don't have many holes on their roster after a busy off-season. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss if that's enough to be successful in the playoffs. DALLAS STARS 2022-23 Result: 47-21-14, 108 PTS, 2nd in Central, 8th in NHL< Lost in Round 3 to Vegas Key Additions: Matt Duchene (C/W), Craig Smith (C), Sam Steel (LW/C) Key Departures: Max Domi (C), Luke Glendening (C), Joel Kiviranta (LW), Colin Miller (D) FURTHER READING NHL Prospect Overview [https://thehockeynews.com/news/2023-24-nhl-prospect-pool-overview-dallas-stars]: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Dallas Stars' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the next players he thinks are most likely to graduate to the top team. NHL Hot Seat Radar [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-hot-seat-radar-2023-dallas-stars]: Adam Proteau has the Stars' captain in the hot seat to stay disciplined and lead the team to success. Who's on the warm seat as someone with medium pressure to excel and the cold seat as someone expected to be on the team for a long time? NHL Off-Season Outlook [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-off-season-outlook-dallas-stars-have-the-bedrock-for-cup-contention]: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Stars heading into the off-season. Did their summer additions check everything on the list? The Hockey News Yearbook [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. The Hockey News’ Dallas Stars Team Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/]: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the team in Texas.
