Posts About "Jim Nill"
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...
