Reaching a new deal with Tyler Seguin appeared to be the Stars' primary goal of the offseason. But when high-profile names are on the market, priorities change.

When Dallas learned it didn't win the race to sign free agent John Tavares last week, the Stars' attention shifted to making a trade for Ottawa defensemen Erik Karlsson.

How's that working out? Nobody really knows.

And until general managers league-wide know whether Karlsson is getting dealt or staying put, all other offseason business is on hold. Sorry, Seguin.

That being said, if Jim Nill is still itching to make a trade, there are options.

And one ESPN analyst has found a great match for the Stars, he thinks.

Matthew Coller says Carolina Hurricanes' left wing Jeff Skinner would help resolve the Stars' need for scoring from behind the top line.

Here's what Coller had to say:

"It feels like Skinner's name has been in trade rumors since he was a teenager, but this finally might be the summer that the two-time 30-goal scorer gets moved. Carolina is in the process of overhauling its core, which could mean moving Skinner, who will become a free agent following the 2018-19 season.

"Top-heavy Dallas desperately needs more production beyond its outstanding top line. Jason Spezza's role has been severely reduced from years past, leaving a hole in scoring that Skinner could fill. Despite playing on an offensively inept team, the 26-year-old winger cracked the top 100 in even-strength scoring rate, with 1.89 points per 60 minutes, ranking just ahead of new Philadelphia Flyer James van Riemsdyk (1.85 per 60)."