The Dallas Stars made headlines by parting ways with head coach Pete DeBoer, despite a successful regular season. The move shocked many, particularly given DeBoer's impressive win percentage. New head coach Glenn Gulutzan aims to instill a collaborative approach to coaching alongside promoted assistant Neil Graham. Expectations are that the Stars will adapt their defensive strategy to better suit their personnel, moving away from the previous man-to-man style which had its challenges.

Offensively, the team is set to maintain its puck possession strategy, but Gulutzan aims to enhance physicality throughout the season. The Stars' core, including Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen, brings hope for a championship window of at least four to five years. However, questions linger about whether their roster can effectively balance skill and toughness as they aim for Stanley Cup contention.