2010-11 Dallas Stars Preview: Time for Kari Lehtonen to Shine

by Adam Gretz

Filed under: Stars

There are quite a few things that remain unsettled for the Dallas Stars heading into the 2009-10 season, both on the ice (goaltending and defense) and off of it (ownership). On the ice, one of the biggest questions that must be answered is how (and for how long) Kari Lehtonen will be able hold up as the team's No. 1 goaltender.

For the first time since 1996-97, somebody other than Ed Belfour or Marty Turco will start the majority of the games in net for the Stars, and Lehtonen, the oft-injured, former No. 2 overall pick is the man that's penciled in to be the guy. And while Turco's play had declined a bit in recent years, that's a lot of uncertainty in a position that's been relatively stable for the better part of the past 13 seasons.

But what's the biggest concern with Lehtonen? His performance, or his inability to stay on the ice?

 

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Troy Rutkowski Ruslan Salei Anssi Salmela Sami Salo