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The Dallas Stars’ playoff woes last spring weren’t just about injuries—they were rooted in a terrifying lack of scoring depth, and this offseason’s moves only made it worse. While the defense held strong and the team finished the regular season with 112 points, they couldn’t convert chances in the playoffs. Last year, even with major injuries, they advanced thanks to depth players stepping up; this year, those contributors are gone, and their star is sidelined too. They’ve brought back key scorers like Hintz and Rantanen, but traded away vital depth pieces—and now they’re maxed out on the salary cap. A healthy Stars team remains a contender, but without that crucial bottom-six firepower, another early playoff exit looms if anyone gets hurt.

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