This is a talented Stars roster, from forwards to defensemen and, obviously, goaltenders. A lot of the talent is players we’ve already seen, which gives way to certain expectations. But players change over the course of an offseason. Sometimes as guys get older, they may lose a step; young players, meanwhile, continue to develop, and some look better than ever.



The trick is identifying it before the regular season begins. That isn’t done through preseason games: Those have no impact on the standings, and teams aren’t always putting their best lineups on the ice, which can make it difficult to draw conclusions. Instead, it’s the players who tend to have the best idea of how their teammates look after countless hours spent together throughout training camp.



With that in mind, I surveyed the Stars locker room to see who the players believe is poised for a big year among them, as well as who opened eyes in camp – whether those players...