After a series of injuries, Jonathan Cheechoo found himself traded by the San Jose Sharks last season, demoted to the minors by the Ottawa Senators, and then eventually bought out of his $3.5 million contract this summer. Cheecho is a training camp invitee of the Stars this season. "We have an opening, we know he's a quality person and a quality player, and it just makes sense for us," Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk said. "We feel we have the chance to give him a real opportunity to prove himself here."