Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer said the composition of the team reminds him of the two groups he coached to the Stanley Cup finals: New Jersey in 2012;...
“You’ve got to enjoy each other’s company. You’ve got to like being around each other. I think we have a group like that.”Certainly talent matters greatly, but when DeBoer was hired by Dallas last June he saw not only a potent and deep roster, but one with a blend of youthful sizzle and veteran grit and know-how.
The 2011-12 Devils had veterans Zach Parise, Bryce Salvador and Ilya Kovalchuk but also No. 4 overall pick Adam Larsson. The 2015-16 Sharks had 22-year-old Tomas Hertl, two years removed from his Calder Trophy season, and veterans like Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski. “It gave us instant credibility with the group. Usually that takes time to develop a trust there and his presence just sped all that up, allowed us to get off to a quick start.”
“It was fun,” Benn said of seeing the young players come through. “These guys are great hockey players. They love to compete, love to win. They’re not shy in the big moments. It’s only one round, but those guys were our best players.” The second-youngest Star, 22-year-old defenseman Thomas Harley, logged 94 minutes of ice time against the Wild. He said the Stars’ collective demeanor on the plane ride back from the clinching Game 6 win in St. Paul was business as usual.Like all NHL teams, the Stars are an eclectic collection from an international standpoint: Of those who played against the Wild, six are American; eight are Canadian; five are from Finland; one apiece are from Russia and Czechia.
DeBoer also pointed to the drafting and trade acquisitions by 10th-year general manager Jim Nill and the player-personnel staff.
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