Hanley has played in seven of the Stars' last 15 games.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley sat out the first 10 contests of the season, but he's since found a more regular path to playing time. He filled in when Thomas Harley was hurt, and Hanley has now started to push the struggling Nils Lundkvist for the last spot in the lineup with the Stars at virtually full health. Hanley has no points with seven hits, six blocked shots, two shots on goal and a minus-1 rating over seven appearances, so he's still not likely to be much of an asset for fantasy managers.

Hanley has been a healthy scratch in seven straight games to begin the season.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley has to bide his time as the Stars' seventh defenseman. The 32-year-old collected two helpers, a plus-5 rating, 24 hits and 28 blocked shots over 26 contests in a similar role last season. Nils Lundkvist has been given a longer runway to establish himself this season, but Hanley could step in if he struggles or if the Stars lose a blueliner to injury.

Hanley inked a two-year, $1.58 million deal with the Stars on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley re-upped with the Stars after logging two assists and a plus-5 rating in the 26 games last season. The 32-year-old defenseman will likely serve as blue line depth again in 2023.

Hanley logged an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley filled in with Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) unavailable for this contest. This was Hanley's fourth appearance of the playoff, and the assist was his first point to go with one shot on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. As long as Hakanpaa is out, Hanley should have a chance to stick in the lineup.

Hanley logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley returned from a two-game stint as a healthy scratch. He rewarded head coach Pete DeBoer's decision by setting up Joe Pavelski's tip-in tally in the second period. Hanley has two helpers through nine games in March, which is all of his offense through 24 appearances this season. The 31-year-old has added 27 blocked shots, 23 hits, 15 PIM, 13 shots on net and a plus-6 rating. His veteran presence has kept him in the lineup over Nils Lundkvist as the Stars contend with the Wild and the Avalanche for positioning in the Central Division.

Hanley logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley has gotten the short end of the playing time in a battle with Nils Lundkvist this season. The 31-year-old Hanley has played in four of the last eight contests, but his assist Thursday was his first point in 17 outings this season. He's added 21 blocked shots, 15 hits, 15 PIM, nine shots on goal and a plus-6 rating, so fantasy managers don't need to track his production closely.

Hanley has suited up in the Stars' last two games.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley has occasionally filled in for Nils Lundkvist or Colin Miller this season, but it's clear Hanley is the Stars' No. 7 defenseman. The 31-year-old has yet to record a point in 11 appearances, adding 15 PIM, 13 hits, 13 blocked shots, nine shots on net and a plus-4 rating while averaging 11:39 of ice time per game.

Hanley has sat out the last five games.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley was in the lineup three times between Nov. 28 and Dec. 4, but Nils Lundkvist bounced back after his stint as a healthy scratch. Barring an injury, Hanley is likely to remain as a seventh defensemen. He has no points, nine blocked shots, 13 PIM, eight hits and a plus-4 rating through eight appearances this season.

Hanley has played in just three of the Stars' 13 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley drew into three games when Miro Heiskanen was unavailable in late October. When Heiskanen returned, Hanley resumed his role as the seventh defenseman, which has seen the 31-year-old often sit in the press box. He logged six PIM, four shots on goal, four blocked shots, two hits and a plus-1 rating in his three appearances. When the Stars' defense corps is healthy, it's unlikely Hanley will get into many games.

Hanley scored a goal and added two hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Hanley put the Stars ahead 2-1 at 5:45 of the second period. The 30-year-old defenseman was decent in a part-time role with six points, 60 hits, 43 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating in 44 contests. If John Klingberg (lower body) is good to go for Game 1 versus the Flames on Tuesday, one of Hanley or Thomas Harley will likely exit the lineup. Andrej Sekera will also be in the mix for a third-pairing spot.