There has been a change of direction with the addition of
GM Joe Nieuwendyk and Coach Marc Crawford. It gives the Stars
the chance to prove they were not one-hit wonders in the 2008
Conference Finals.
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A tough, skilled winger with plenty of offensive talent, Benn
led his junior club in goals. He's dangerous on the penalty
kill as evidenced by his league-leading six shorthanded
tallies. Benn also medaled with Team Canada and averaged a
point per game at the 2009 World Junior Championship. Kelowna (WHL) - 56GP-46G-36A-82PTS
In the System
No.
Player, Pos., Age
2008-09 Team, Stats
1
Ivan Vishnevsky, D, 21
Peoria (AHL); 67GP-6G-13A-19PTS
2
Tom Wandell, C, 22
Timra (SWE); 51GP-15G-26A-41PTS
3
Scott Glennie, C, 18
Brandon (WHL); 55GP-28G-42A-70PTS
Olympic Impact
Players who may be selected to take part in the 2010 Winter Games:
Fabian Brunnstrom
Loui Eriksson
Nicklas Grossman
Jere Lehtinen
Mike Modano
Brenden Morrow
Stephane Robidas
Karlis Skrastins
Center Mike Modano returns for his 20th season with the Minnesota/Dallas franchise. (Getty Images)
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2008-09 in Review
Record: 36-35-11 for 83 points Finish: 12th in West, 3rd in Pacific; Missed playoffs
"If they get back a healthy Brenden Morrow and Brad Richards
then the core of this team is very solid. A top 4 in the West
is very possible. The back up goalie is still questionable but
better with Alex Auld. There is a glut of defensive defensemen
now and I hope that is so a future move can be made."
A tough, skilled winger with plenty of offensive talent, Benn
led his junior club in goals. He's dangerous on the penalty
kill as evidenced by his league-leading six shorthanded
tallies. Benn also medaled with Team Canada and averaged a
point per game at the 2009 World Junior Championship.
