"Age is Just a Number: Stars' Veteran Roster Raises Questions About Long-Term Viability" As the National Hockey League (NHL) season approaches, the Dallas Stars are gearing up to take the ice with a roster that's heavy on experience, but light on youth. The team's veteran core, led by captain Jamie Benn, who's returning on a one-year deal at the age of 37, is a stark contrast to some of the league's other teams that are investing in younger talent. With forward Matt Duchene, 35, and center Tyler Seguin, 34, also on the roster, the Stars are banking on their aging stars to lead the team to another playoff run. But as the season wears on, will the team's reliance on veteran players begin to take its toll, or will they prove that age is indeed just a number in the NHL?

The Stars are among the NHL’s most talented teams, but not one of its youngest. Forward Matt Duchene is 35 years old. Seguin is 34. Jamie Benn, their captain, is 37 and returning on a one-year ...