Posts About "Jim Nill"
Stars Won’t Deal at Trade Deadline
February 18th, 2020 Don’t expect the Dallas Stars to turn any heads at the trade deadline. Just don’t. The possibility of the front office making a significant move probably evaporated with Blake Coleman being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning Sunday night. Related: Stars’ Trade Deadline: All-in or Fold? While I know it may not be the...
Stars' Trade Deadline: All-in or Fold?
February 12th, 2020 It’s like playing a game of Texas Hold ‘Em in the Wild West as the Dallas Stars approach the trade deadline. Country singer Kenny Rogers once sang “you gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em.” The franchise is teetering on an opportunity to do real damage this postseason but don’t necessarily hold the chips...
Unbreakable Records: The St. Louis Blues and the 1978 NHL Draft
November 27th, 2019 In 1978, the St. Louis Blues set an unbeatable record at the final NHL Amateur Draft. In the following year, the NHL allowed teams to draft players from the defunct WHA and those who had played overseas. In light of these changes, the league renamed the annual inventory-taking event as the NHL Entry Draft to reflect that many players...
Stars Being Tested by Honka Trade Request
September 15th, 2019 Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is likely to get at least a few offers for disgruntled defenseman Julius Honka. After all, many teams are in need of a right-handed, puck-moving defenseman. A lack of demand is not the problem. What is, however, is how the Stars are one of them. Honka's Star Has Fallen Obviously, Honka does...
How the Dallas Stars Turned Insult into Success
August 8th, 2019 The front office of any NHL franchise can make or break a team. They are tasked with acquiring a group of athletes with the ultimate goal of taking home Lord Stanley's Cup each season. A front office makes the necessary moves for the better of the team whether it be for financial gain or not. In no way would a front office publicly...
No Shame for Stars in Loss to Blues
May 9th, 2019 In the end, the Dallas Stars just lost to a better team in the St. Louis Blues. There’s no shame in that, just hurt… and understandably so right after their Game 7 defeat, when Patrick Maroon scored in double overtime. St. Louis Blues forward Pat Maroon - (Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) It must hurt, because the Stars...
Stars Should Re-Sign Zuccarello on Two Conditions
April 20th, 2019 With the Dallas Stars’ first-round fate far from decided, Mats Zuccarello still hasn’t necessarily paid off as a trade-deadline acquisition. All anyone can say is it at least looks like a perfect fit for both parties. Looks can be deceiving, though. Stars Get Zuccarello However long the unrestricted-free-agent Zuccarello...
NHL Rumors: Stars, Senators, Oilers, More
February 17th, 2019 In today's rumor rundown, there is news the Dallas Stars might be in the market for a rental player who can score and they may be going after a big name. There is also an update on the contract talks between the Ottawa Senators and Mark Stone. Finally, would the Edmonton Oilers consider replacing Ken Hitchcock at this point...
Stars' Seguin Still Shining in Dallas
July 6th, 2018 Five years ago, newly-appointed general manager Jim Nill forged his legacy with the Dallas Stars when he made "The Trade." On July 4, 2013, fireworks filled the skies, but none burned brighter than the fireworks at the Stars' front office in Dallas, Texas. Nill pulled the trigger on a blockbuster seven-player trade, acquiring Tyler...
Dallas Stars' Free Agent Needs and Wants
July 1st, 2018 The opening of the 2018 NHL free agency period is one that hockey fans have circled on their calendars in big red marker. Some refer to July 1 as "Hockey Christmas," and rightfully so. Fans from all across the land spend the day unwrapping the content on their Twitter timelines as they rummage through the latest rumors—both the real...
Stars Draft Options & Jim Nill's History
June 13th, 2018 Jim Nill has been manning the Dallas Stars' war room since he joined the team in April of 2013. As the city of Dallas prepares to host the 2018 NHL Draft on June 22-23, Nill is preparing for his sixth draft with the hosting Stars. The Stars own the No. 13 pick in the first round, and based on Nill's tendencies in his six drafts with...
Stars Cannot Afford to Miss on Their Next Coach
April 21st, 2018 A month and a half ago, it seemed like the Dallas Stars were poised to be players in the Western Conference playoff picture, with a team that was finally rounding into form after a gritty 2-1 win against the St. Louis Blues at the American Airlines Center. How times have changed - the Stars suddenly collapsed into an eight-game losing...
Dallas Stars' Inaction Was the Right Move
March 1st, 2018 Monday's NHL Trade Deadline came and went quietly for the Dallas Stars. The lack of activity left some Stars fans puzzled, but make no mistake, general manager Jim Nill feels the pieces are already in place for a deep playoff run. He's counting on the old sports adage, "Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make." "I like...
