The Dallas Stars have some excellent prospects with some strong ceilings. Here are their 10 best prospects, including some first round picks.

The Dallas Stars have some top tier prospects, including some first round picks, that have yet to play their NHL rookie seasons. Ranked below are their ten best prospects according to their various ceilings.

The best news for the Dallas Stars is that they’ve cleaned up their defensive battery for the future.

10. Nick Caamano

Last season stats (Flint Firebirds, OHL): 67 GP, 35 G, 29 A, 64 P, 63 PIM.

Postseason stats: 5 PGP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 P, 8 PIM.

Last season stats (Texas Stars, AHL): 6 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 P, 2 PIM.

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Nick Caamano was drafted last year in the fifth round. He added 15 goals and 27 points to his production last year in just three more games. He also helped get his team, the Flint Firebirds, to the playoffs, and got three assists once there. He’s a better back checker and can play well on the penalty kill. This could be useful for the Dallas Stars, who have invested heavily in offensive forwards.

9. Gemel Smith

Last season stats (Texas Stars, AHL): 53 GP, 12 G, 21 A, 33 P, 44 PIM.

Last season stats (Dallas Stars, NHL): 17 GP, 3 G, 3 A, 6 P, 21 PIM. Dallas Stars, NHL.

The biggest knock on Gemel Smith has always been his size. At just five feet ten inches, Gemel is smaller than the game he plays. He acts like a bigger forward, someone who goes for the body and is aggressive in board battles.

Smith just doesn’t have the strength to do that. He’s terrific offensively though and has a great shot and great speed. Smith has work ethic and passion, which can also be useful for a spark plug. He is a faster version of someone like Antoine Roussel (also with better hands), and that’s not bad to have.

8. Jason Dickinson

Last season stats (Texas Stars, AHL): 58 GP, 9 G, 21 A, 30 P, 41 PIM.

Last season stats (Dallas Stars, NHL): 10 GP, 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 0 PIM.

Jason Dickinson can often be inconsistent. In his physical game, in his effort, in his work ethic, he’s not always at 100%. He can go to the full extent of his powers, but it varies from shift to shift. But what Dickinson does at an NHL level is impressive.

Dickinson has a fast shot, one loaded with control and velocity. He can also get that shot off quickly and can operate in a phone booth. If he’s paired with a play making center, Dickinson can be an effective finisher. He has added muscle to his frame, which will help him in the NHL.