Whether it was a stealth move or a coincidence, the Dallas Stars didn’t have media availability scheduled during Day 3 of development camp this past Wednesday.



The prospects were headed to an off-ice team-building exercise, a local ropes course and, without that post-session interview carrot, most media members passed on a trip to Frisco.



So with fewer eyes in the building and the back-of-house facilities locked down, the Stars took the opportunity to make their pitch to Joe Pavelski.



It will pay off on Monday when Pavelski can sign on the first day of free agency. The former Sharks captain is expected to ink a three-year deal worth around $21 million. The deal will likely carry an annual value around $7 million that will make Pavelski Dallas’ third-highest paid player during the 2019-20 season.



Pavelski maintained a short list going into free agency, only scheduling visits with the Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning. While other teams...