The identity of the Dallas Stars coaching staff will begin taking shape this week.



After making his hires and growing the team’s staff this summer, new head coach Jim Montgomery started hosting formal meetings on Wednesday morning in Frisco.



He’s sitting down with assistant coaches Todd Nelson, Stu Barnes, and Rick Bowness to discuss in-game management. He’s going over video procedures and preparing clips with an expanded video staff that includes Kelly Forbes and Sean Andrake. There will be goaltending discussions with goalie coach Jeff Reese, while Vern Fiddler and Stan Tugolukov will be involved in discussions about individual skill development.



Montgomery has yet to coach an NHL game, but since he was hired for his first NHL job back in early May he’s brought some palpable excitement to the organization. Players have been thrilled after their interactions with him, he’s gone the extra mile to meet with the Stars who are still...