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Dallas Stars: 5 Bold Predictions for 2014-15 Season

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5 Bold Predictions for the Dallas Stars in 2014-15

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The Dallas Stars had a productive offseason after bowing out to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2013-14 playoffs, adding Jason Spezza to an already talented offensive core. Here are five bold Stars-related predictions for 2014-15.

5. Ales Hemsky Disappoints

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5. Ales Hemsky Disappoints

Ales Hemsky
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Ales Hemsky's on-ice chemistry with Spezza while the two were with the Ottawa Senators won't translate to Dallas for the skilled winger. Hemsky has been a perennial underachiever since the beginning of the 2011-12 season.

4. Jason Spezza Hits 90 Points for First Time Since 2007-08

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4. Jason Spezza Hits 90 Points for First Time Since 2007-08

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The Tyler Seguin line will face the opposition's shutdown unit each night, leaving Spezza to feast on secondary players. 90 points is certainly in play, although the oft-injured center will have to stay healthy.

3. Jamie Benn Scores 40 Goals

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3. Jamie Benn Scores 40 Goals

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Jamie Benn potted 34 goals in 81 games last season and he has continued to dominate in 2014-15. Playing with Seguin should open up plenty of space in the offensive zone for him.

2. Alex Goligoski Puts Up 50+ Points

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2. Alex Goligoski Puts Up 50+ Points

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A step forward from Benn and a big year from Spezza will help inflate everyone else's numbers, and Alex Goligoski — Dallas' best offensive defenseman — should be one of the prime beneficiaries.

1. Stars Reach Second Round

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1. Stars Reach Second Round

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Dallas still has some question marks on defense, but its group of top six forwards should terrify other teams. That high-end talent should prove capable of carrying the Stars through at least one round of the playoffs against what is likely to be a tough Central Division opponent.

Sean Sarcu is a Chicago Blackhawks writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter or add him to your network on Google.

Sean Sarcu is a writer for RantSports.
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