Young Dallas forwards show promise
Talent could help make up for regressing center, Turco's shortcomings
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Using the newly debuted projection system of Puck Prospectus, VUKOTA, Insider takes the temperature of players on every NHL team, continuing into the Pacific Division on Saturday with the Stars.
Summer Skate -- Dallas Stars
Last season, Dallas was an above-average team during even-strength play -- except for in the net. Marty Turco was a large part of the reason for the struggles in Dallas and how did the team respond in the offseason? They signed Karlis Skrastins to a two-year, $2.75-million deal to shore up the defense, which was already good. Will their incorrect evaluation of team strengths and weaknesses lead one step forward but two steps back for Tom Hicks and company?
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2009 NHL OFFSEASON
SUMMER SKATE 
The writers of Puck Prospectus break out their new VUKOTA projection system to examine players trending up and sliding down on every NHL team. And in anticipation of training camp, E.J. Hradek dishes on an intriguing player that could have a big impact in 2009-10.
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Northeast Division
Central Division
Northwest Division
Pacific Division
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