Run with this bottom-6 to start the year:

Gurianov-Dellandrea-Dickinson
Cogliano-Faksa-Comeau/Janmark

Dellandrea has his 9-game tryout (per the NHL/CHL Agreement). If he impresses, keep him at the NHL level. If not, send him back to Flint (OHL) and call up L’Esperance and run these lines:

Gurianov-Faksa-Dickinson
Cogliano-L’Esperance-Comeau/Janmark

Is stephen Johns going to be back next season? I’ve seen a lot of people say it on capfriendly ACGM’s lately but don’t know enough of his situation. The last I checked he was out indefinitely.

He skated with the Stars prospects in development camp without a no contact jersey, and was a full participant. Obviously there weren't many hard-hitting drills, but he said he feels better than he has since his injury. All signs point to him being a player for the Stars on opening night. Final decision likely won't come until he proves he can handle contact during training camp & preseason, but he looks good.