NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Dallas Stars, according to NHL.com.

1. Lian Bichsel , D

How acquired: Selected with No. 18 pick in 2022 NHL Draft

2024-25 season: Dallas (NHL): 38 GP, 4-5-9; Texas (AHL): 28 GP, 3-6-9

The 21-year-old split his time between the NHL and American Hockey League and got some Stanley Cup Playoff experience (one assist in 18 games). A big defenseman (6-foot-7, 231 pounds), Bichsel should get a bigger opportunity this season.

"He's hard, mean, physical, make-good-plays type of player," Stars director of player personnel Rich Peverley said. "He's never going to be a high offensive player, but he has ability there. When he came into the NHL, he was playing phys

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