In the late 1990s, the Dallas Stars put together a defensive unit that propelled them into contenders for the Stanley Cup, a trophy they would win in 1999.  Darryl Sydor was a member of that “big four” of blueliners (also including Sergei Zubov, Derian Hatcher, and Richard Matvichuk).  While playing for Dallas, Sydor would have four seasons where he had over 45 Points while still providing rock-solid defense.  Sydor was also named an All-Star in back-to-back seasons in 1998 and 1999. 

A member of the famed U.S. 1980 Olympic Gold Medal-winning team, Neal Broten would later make history as the first American-born player to crack the 100 Point total in a season.  Arguably one of the best American players of the 1980s, Broten would score 867 Points over his Minnesota/Dallas career and would average more than a Point per Game in five seasons.  He would also represent the North Stars in two All-Star Games.  The team retired his number 7 in 1998.

What a gem of a 5th Round Pick Jamie Benn has turned out to be!

The younger brother of U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Hatcher, Derian Hatcher was the leader of the Stars' defensive corps for years.