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Jim Nill inks 2-year contract to remain Stars GM

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill signed a two-year contract on Tuesday to remain with the team. A recipient of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award in each of the past three seasons, Nill is now under contract with the Stars through the 2027-28 season.

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Stars GM Nill earns two-year contract extension

The Dallas Stars have extended general manager Jim Nill's contract for two years through the 2027-28 season.

Jim Nill News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Stars sign GM Jim Nill to two-year contract extension

One of the top guys in Big D is sticking around for the foreseeable future. On Tuesday, the Dallas Stars announced that they had signed general manager Jim Nill to a two-year contract extension.

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Jim Nill News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Stars, GM Jim Nill Agree To Two-Year Extension

The Stars and general manager Jim Nill have agreed to a two-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. Nill’s current deal was set to expire after this season, per Sean Shapiro of Elite Prospects, but it’s now clear he won’t be a candidate for any other GM vacancies this offseason.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Cameron Hughes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Stars Recall Cameron Hughes

The Stars have recalled forward Cameron Hughes from AHL Texas, per a team announcement on Monday. Hughes is expected to dress for Tuesday’s game against the Bruins in place of Michael Bunting, who left Sunday’s overtime loss to the Flyers in the first period with a lower-body injury.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Stars expecting Roope Hintz back before playoff run

The Dallas Stars are currently sitting in second place in the Central Division, and could be lined up to face the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the NHL Playoffs.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

4 Takeaways From the Stars’ Trip to Pennsylvania

The Dallas Stars headed to Pennsylvania on Saturday for a quick two-game trip on a four-game losing skid that saw a lot of mediocre hockey. They snapped that streak on Saturday with a 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and left the state with three out of four points after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.

Mikko Rantanen News / Field Level Media / March 29

Mikko Rantanen, Stars out to subdue charging Flyers

After posting much-needed victories on Saturday, the Dallas Stars and Flyers will be back on the ice Sunday night in Philadelphia. Dallas (44-18-11, 99 points) is playoff-bound but was mired in a four-game losing streak heading into Saturday's game with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 28

Miko Rantanen, Stars double-up Penguins

Miko Rantanen scored in his first game in nearly two months, and the Dallas Stars tallied three unanswered second-period goals to end a four-game skid and defeat the host Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday.

Mikko Rantanen News / Field Level Media / March 28

Stars activate F Mikko Rantanen off injured reserve

The Dallas Stars activated forward Mikko Rantanen from injured reserve on Saturday, hours before the team's game against the host Pittsburgh Penguins. Rantanen has been sidelined since the Olympic break due to the lower-body injury he sustained during the Milan Cortina Games.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Stars Activate Mikko Rantanen Off Injured Reserve

The Stars will welcome back one of their top players as they kick off a back-to-back set this afternoon in Pittsburgh. The team announced (Twitter link) they have have activated winger Mikko Rantanen off injured reserve.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen to return after 15-game absence

The Dallas Stars are getting one of their most important players back for the stretch run of the regular season, as winger Mikko Rantanen is set to return to the lineup for Saturday night’s game on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Mikko Rantanen News / Breakaway on SI / March 28

Mikko Rantanen’s Imminent Return Comes at Crucial Time for Stars

The Dallas Stars are currently in the midst of an unfortunate stretch of play that’s seen them drop four games in a row. It’s been somewhat surprising to see one of the best teams in the NHL falter like this, but that’s just the way sports go sometimes.

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Rich Peverley News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Stars promote Rich Peverley to assistant GM

The Dallas Stars announced Friday that Rich Peverley has been promoted to assistant general manager and player personnel. Peverley is in his ninth season with the Stars, having previously served as the director of player personnel.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Stars Promote Rich Peverley To Assistant GM

The Dallas Stars have made a change to their front office. Rich Peverley has been promoted to Assistant General Manager, in addition to his role as Director of Player Personnel.

Wyatt Johnston News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Stars Weekly: Mini Slump, Wyatt Johnston, Brothers United, & Playoff Bound

It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these, and with everything going on with the Dallas Stars this season, it’s about time I got caught up. On March 16, the Stars’ 15-game point streak came to an end in a 6-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / March 26

Stars Rookie Goes Viral for Unique Faceoff Move

Through the 2025-26 season, the Dallas Stars have built one of the deepest rosters in hockey, a team that rolls four lines, trusts its defense, and gets solid goaltending behind it all.

Wyatt Johnston News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Stars’ Wyatt Johnston sets new franchise record with goal vs. Golden Knights

The Dallas Stars are working toward a berth for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas is one of the best teams in the Western Conference, and a win on Sunday would have seen them officially clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

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Jason Robertson News / Breakaway on SI / March 19

Stars Should Let Jason Robertson Receive Offer Sheet

The Dallas Stars are focused on the Stanley Cup this season, but there is an organization-shifting question looming when the year ends. Stars forward Jason Robertson is having another incredible campaign, with 37 goals and 81 points already in just 68 games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Frustration boils over for McDavid during loss to Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars dominated the Edmonton Oilers on the scoreboard in a 7-2 rout on Thursday, but the Oilers are hoping to take something away from the game.

Arttu Hyry News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Where Arttu Hyry Fits in the Dallas Stars’ NHL Picture Going Forward

Arttu Hyry’s latest NHL stretch with the Dallas Stars was not about forcing his way onto the scoresheet. It was about showing Dallas that he can be trusted in NHL minutes.

Tyler Seguin News / Yardbarker / February 27

Stars make key move that could open door for big things

Stars make key move that could open door for big trade-deadline addition

The Stars reportedly filed paperwork on Friday declaring that veteran forward Tyler Seguin will not return during the regular season or playoffs, which would put them in a position to get salary cap savings that could be applied toward a big move over the next week.

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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer sets NHL record for goals by 18-year-old defenseman

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Feb. 26

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