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Dallas Stars: Five Takeaways From The 2015-16 Season

By Cole Mentzel

Mar 31, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) and left wing Patrick Sharp (10) and defenseman John Klingberg (3) celebrate the empty net goal by Sharp against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Coyotes 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) and left wing Patrick Sharp (10) and defenseman John Klingberg (3) celebrate the empty net goal by Sharp against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Coyotes 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 7, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) makes a save against Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. The Blues won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) makes a save against Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. The Blues won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Young talent is another great sign of what’s to come.

There’s no denying the fact that the Stars have improved their team because of the incredible group of young players they are currently developing/using.

The spotlight shines on John Klingberg but the rookies from this season certainly made an impact.

Mattias Janmark was acquired in a trade involving Erik Cole in 2015 and ended up being one of the biggest surprises of the season. He scored the first goal of the season for the Stars and went on to collect 34 points in the regular season and playoffs (17 goals, 17 assists). Janmark played in a total of 85 games.

Radek Faksa was drafted by the Stars in 2012 and made his NHL debut with the team this season. In 58 total games, he had eight goals and nine assists, giving him 17 points on the season. With three goals in the playoffs, Faksa was able to showcase his solid play on both ends of the ice.

Stephen Johns came to Dallas as a part of the Patrick Sharp trade but quickly made a name for himself with his physical play. He already has his first NHL goal and completed an efficient pairing with Johnny Oduya.

Other players like Curtis McKenzie and Brett Ritchie were in and out of the lineup throughout the season but the three guys above have been fixtures since they were brought up. Along with the superstar duo of Benn and Seguin, these rookies are going to play a major role in the future.

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