The Stars’ 20-year-old center Wyatt Johnston was a force in his rookie NHL season, scoring 24 goals for the Dallas and carving himself out a spot on the third line with team captain Jamie Benn. Trust the scoutingThe Stars drafted Johnston without having seen much of him, the OHL canceling its 2020-21 season due to the coronavirus. Big debutOn October 13, Johnston made his NHL debut in the Stars’ 2022 season opener against the Nashville Predators — and scored. All-time franchise youngsterThrough Johnston’s first season he’s established himself as one of the most prolific youngsters in franchise history. Terrific teenJohnston’s 15th goal of the season, scored as the Stars walloped the Colorado Avalanche, set the record for the most goals scored as a teenager in Dallas Stars history.

Source: thestar July 15, 2023 02:57 UTC