The Dallas Stars faced another disappointing end to their playoff run, falling to the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals. This loss marks the third consecutive year the Stars have exited in the third round, raising questions about how to overcome this hurdle. With most of the core roster returning for the upcoming season, general manager Jim Nill must carefully evaluate the team to enhance its chances for the next Stanley Cup run.

Among the pressing issues, the future of captain Jamie Benn looms large. Entering free agency, Benn's performance this postseason, where he scored only one goal and two assists in 18 games, raises doubts about his longevity with the team. Additionally, improving the right side of the blue line and maintaining depth in the forward group are crucial tasks for Nill as he prepares for the offseason.