Islanders, Red Wings among winners at 2018 NHL Draft

From first in the Western Conference in 2015-16 to 11th this season, the Dallas Stars have experienced quite a swing in the standings in a short time. Such a disappointing fall this season, as the Stars missed the playoffs despite heightened expectations, ushered in significant changes with the firing of Lindy Ruff and the hiring of Ken Hitchcock, and the acquisition — and eventual signing — of Ben Bishop to shore up the goaltending situation in Dallas. In 2015-16, the Stars took the NHL by storm, leading the league in goals-for with a talented roster before losing in Game 7 of the second round versus the Blues.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (WFLA)- He has temporarily traded in his hockey stick for a pair of crutches. But it seems that nothing will stop Nathan Smith from chasing his NHL dream. The graduate of Mitchell High School in New Port Richey is gearing up for the collegiate season at Minnesota State-Mankato and