With the NHL trade deadline a one month away, speculation and questions about how the Dallas Stars will approach Feb. 26 have become common, and rightfully so. It’s a hot topic on social media, as a press corps we kick around ideas, and Stars general manager Jim Nill is often asked about it by local […]
Dallas Stars mid-season report card: Coaching and management
On Tuesday we broke down each player currently on the Dallas Stars roster with our mid-season report card. Today we’re taking a look at the decision makers, the coaches and management. I originally had planned on including the coaches and management with the players, but after 5,000 words on the players and realizing I needed […]
How do the Dallas Stars use analytics?
Jim Nill is in the information business. The Dallas Stars general manager is always gathering and evaluating data. He’s an old scout that watches countless hours of hockey both on video and in person each week, while he spends seemingly just as much time on the phone with contacts around the league. “There aren’t many […]
How the Stars salary cap situation impacts a potential call-up for Friday
With Radek Faksa, Tyler Pitlick, and Brett Ritchie still battling injuries the Dallas Stars may have to recall a forward for Friday’s game against the New York Islanders. And because of the salary cap their options will be limited. Each day teams don’t carry a maximum cap hit they add additional cap space for the […]
Stars ownership proves it's willing to spend and build winning franchise
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is going to get a lot of credit for the work he did this offseason. In a little less than three months Nill turned the Stars back into a contender. The Stars started by solidifying their defense and goaltending, adding Ben Bishop and Marc Methot through trades, and then […]
NOTES: Stars add Hanzal, build up depth on busy first day of NHL free agency
The Dallas Stars were busy on Saturday and signed five players as NHL free agency opened. -Center Martin Hanzal to a three-year $14.25-million contract. -Right wing Tyler Pitlick to a three-year, $3-million contract. -Center Brian Flynn to a one-year, two-way contract. -Goalie Mike McKenna to a one-year, two-way contract. -Patrik Nemeth to a one-year, $945,000 […]