The Dallas Stars have released their training camp schedule and roster, and of the 63 names on the roster six of them will be attending on professional tryout deal.
Corey Elkins (C), Brad McClure (RW), Anthony Nellis (C), Stefan Noesen (RW), Tomas Sholl (G), and Scottie Upshall (LW) will all be skating for potential contracts. Upshall, probably the most notable name in that list, who took last season off after suffering a knee injury and being released from his PTO with the Edmonton Oilers, hopes to jump-start his career and get back in the NHL with the Stars this season.
Per capfriendly.com, the Dallas Stars have $970K before they hit the cap. The other players vying for a place on the team don't quite have the experience of Upshall, but both Stefan Noesen and Corey Elkins have played for NHL teams. Elkins took last season off while Noesen played for the New Jersey Devils. Brad McClure played last season for the Texas Stars, the Dallas Stars' AHL affiliate, while Anthony Nellis and Tomas Sholl both played in the ECHL.
There are three forward spots on the roster that are currently up for grabs. One thing to note is Noesen is getting a little more attention than the other players invited to camp, due to the fact he was born and raised in Plano, TX, which is just a few miles from the Stars' practice facility where camp is being held.
