DLLS Stars Podcast: Dallas Stars Young Player Growth Was Bright Spot On Season That Ended Too Soon

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill pointed out the growth of the team’s young players as a particular positive, saying it kept the team going during an injury-riddled season. Today, we’ll examine the development of players like Mavrik Bourque, Justin Hryckowian, Nils Lundkvist and Lian Bischel. Then, we’ll talk to Texas Stars head coach Toby Petersen, getting his thoughts on his first season as an American Hockey League head coach, the development of players in the pipeline and much more. We will wrap up the show with a pile of NHL News & Notes, including the finalists for the Hart Trophy and the Jim Gregory GM of the Year award, Charlie Coyle’s new contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy’s six-game suspension for slashing Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson, Toronto Maple Leafs firing head coach Craig Berube with two years left on his contract and is Vegas violating the spirit of the NHL coaching fraternity by “withholding permission” from the Edmonton Oilers to speak with fired head coach Bruce Cassidy?