tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712793719703864210.post4352752239633532074..comments2023-12-29T23:15:49.673-06:00Comments on 100 Degree Hockey - Texas Stars Hockey News: Contracts, Contracts, Contracts: Looking Ahead to 2010-11Stephen Meservehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01744997023150999054noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712793719703864210.post-87626317101684887102010-06-24T22:52:41.761-05:002010-06-24T22:52:41.761-05:00I know, sounds rough but if they were all that the...I know, sounds rough but if they were all that they would be under NHL contracts. I'm not sure any of those guys aren't easily replaceable. I think Chupp will get a long look given he is young and looks to have a bio of being a smart player on the ice and a team player/leader type. I like McCulloch and although didn't think much of Stevenson during the season I though he picked it up a notch in the playoffs.<br /><br />Anyone who doesn't want the roster to change might as well expect to see the Stars go no further than the 2nd round. Let's be honest, Benn was a huge factor in getting past rounds 2 and 3, he was invisible for 4 and we lost.<br /><br />Wilson might of held the most valuable spot on the team and it was wasted on him, I hope to see a new player in that spot who can score or run the powerplay.Carlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712793719703864210.post-11924552865476849692010-06-23T21:52:21.896-05:002010-06-23T21:52:21.896-05:00As far as UFA's and AHL only guys I think the ...As far as UFA's and AHL only guys I think the priorities need to be Wathier, Stafford, Beaudoin, and Graham, and of course Wilson if he wants to play another year. Guys that'd be nice to keep around, but not as much of a priority would be Rallo, Morin, and Peters, I don't think it hurts the team to let the rest of them walk, including Climie (of course, my thoughts on Climie aren't exactly in sync with the majority of Stars fans), but if we can re-sign those guys we should be able to make another run.kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981565137891904060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712793719703864210.post-3946564192421295302010-06-23T10:26:07.072-05:002010-06-23T10:26:07.072-05:00I say this without looking at what's needed an...I say this without looking at what's needed and not: I think Jancevski is an absolute priority. He anchors the defense and plays more minutes in more situations than any other D; Fortunus a close second. I'd also like to see Graham continue his development in Austin. Morin and McCulloch up front, maybe Rallo as well.Emotamuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167059546887081176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712793719703864210.post-56868133859199725492010-06-22T15:57:16.772-05:002010-06-22T15:57:16.772-05:00I'd like to see the Stars bring back as much o...I'd like to see the Stars bring back as much of the playoff roster as possible (except for Jamie Benn, of course, who'll be in Dallas). Aside from seeing an exciting team product, I'd think that roster stability and excellent team play would create a better environment through which to bring the NHL-track prospects. (I say that not really knowing much about NHL talent development).<br /><br />--Chris M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com