Building the all-time Dallas Stars/Minnesota North Stars roster. Only counting production while wearing Stars green.
Forwards:
1. Mike Modano (C) — 1989-2010 561 goals, 813 assists, 1,374 points. The most prolific American-born player in NHL history. 20 seasons with the franchise. The GOAT Star. Source: Hockey Reference.
2. Jere Lehtinen (RW) — 1995-2010 3x Frank J. Selke Trophy winner (best defensive forward). 243 goals, 271 assists. The most underrated player in franchise history. His two-way game was elite before analytics proved how valuable it was.
3. Jamie Benn (LW) — 2009-present Franchise captain since 2013. Won the Art Ross Trophy in 2014-15 (57 goals and 30 assists... wait, 35 goals and 52 assists for 87 points). Source: Hockey Reference. The longest-tenured current player and the heart of the team.
4. Brett Hull (RW) — 1998-2001 Only 3 seasons in Dallas but scored the Cup-winning goal. 84 goals as a Star. His impact transcends the counting stats.
5. Joe Nieuwendyk (C) — 1995-2002 Conn Smythe Trophy winner in 1999. 178 goals as a Star. The ultimate big-game performer.
Defensemen:
1. Sergei Zubov — 1996-2009 Hall of Famer. 549 points as a Star in 839 games. His skating and vision were otherworldly. The best defenseman in franchise history and one of the most underrated in NHL history.
2. Derian Hatcher — 1991-2003 Captain of the 1999 Cup team. A physical, intimidating presence who anchored the blue line during the franchise's most successful era.
3. Miro Heiskanen — 2018-present The modern anchor. Already one of the best defensemen in the league at age 26. If he stays in Dallas, he will eventually take Zubov's spot.
Goaltender: Ed Belfour — 1997-2002 .906 career save percentage as a Star. Won the Cup in 1999 with a .930 playoff performance. Hall of Famer.
Sources:
- Hockey Reference — career stats for all players
- NHL.com — historical records
- Stars official records
Sergei Zubov being in the Hall of Fame was long overdue. His skating ability at 6-1, 200 pounds was mesmerizing. He could carry the puck through an entire team and make it look effortless.