Dallas Stars Draft Picks: Breaking Down New Players from the 2022 NHL Draft

The Stars made their first pick (18th overall) by selecting defenseman Lian Bichsel, a 6-foot-5 and 225-pounder from Olten, Sweden. Built like a truck, Bichsel plays with a lot of energy and likes to pinch in the offensive zone. He is also a good puck handler and passer for a player of his size.

On defense, Bichsel is fierce and plays a physical game. He uses his stick and size to dominate the opposition and break up passing lanes.  Bichsel gives the Stars something that they have not had in years, and that is size and toughness.

Last season, Bichsel played for two teams. Playing for Leksands IF in the SHL he posted 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 points, and 16 penalty minutes, in 29 games. While playing for Leksands IF U20 team, he registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points, and 6 penalty minutes, in 11 games.

With the next pick, the Stars drafted the younger brother of Jordan Kyrou, defenseman Christian Kyrou with the 50th pick.

The offensive defenseman out of Komoka, Ontario has an array of skills on the ice. He often looks off defenders while passing to create offense. Kyrou also has a good zone exit and a decent array of shots that get through lanes and sets up chances on offense.

He could play anywhere in the top four when he arrives in Dallas. Kyrou has star potential and playmaking ability to shine in the NHL. Defensively, he can take care of his own zone and play a simple, yet effective, defensive game.

Last season for the OHL Erie Otters, he played in 68 games, recording 18 goals and 42 assists for 60 points, and 44 penalty minutes.