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FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that Joel Kiviranta fit Dallas both as a player and under the salary cap. Nill also called Kiviranta the rally guy in the dressing room.

Dallas Stars News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Jim Nill Says Jamie Benn Looks Lighter, Gives Stars Flexibility At Both Wings

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that captain Jamie Benn trained as hard as he ever has this summer and can play left or right wing.

Dallas Stars News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 17

Jim Nill Says Stars Have Had No Jason Robertson Extension Talks Ahead Of UFA Year

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that Dallas has had no extension talks with Jason Robertson’s camp. Under league rules, the two sides cannot talk until Jan.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Dallas Stars News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Jim Nill Says Roope Hintz Will Be ‘Back And Healthy’

DALLAS — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Thursday that Roope Hintz will be back and healthy for the coming season, nearly six months after the hamstring injury that ended Hintz’s year.

Dallas Stars News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Jim Nill Says Stars Plan To Extend Jason Robertson Before Free Agency

DALLAS — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Thursday that Dallas plans to sign Jason Robertson to a new contract sometime this season, before the winger can reach unrestricted free agency for the first time.

Dallas Stars News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Jim Nill Addresses Thomas Harley Trade Rumors

DALLAS — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Thursday that he got hold of Thomas Harley as soon as Harley’s name surfaced in trade talk this summer, and that the two will sit down again once Harley returns to Dallas.

Dallas Stars News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Jim Nill Gives Encouraging Tyler Seguin ACL Update

DALLAS — Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill said Thursday that he had spoken with Tyler Seguin that morning and that Seguin is back on the ice. Nill made the comments in an interview on NHL Network.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / August 9

Dallas’ Offseason Chaos: Inside the Stars’ Two Failed Blockbusters

Jim Nill and the Dallas Stars have had an interesting offseason. The Stars are a great team, making back-to-back Western Conference Finals in 2024 and 2025, before losing in the first round this past season to a strong Minnesota Wild squad.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Stars’ Jim Nill looking to ‘move forward’ with Jason Robertson saga after Kraken trade denial

Right now, there’s no telling where the ongoing saga between the Dallas Stars and pending restricted free agent forward Jason Robertson will ultimately end up.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29

Rumors swirling coming out of NHL Draft with focus on Jason Robertson, Dylan Larkin, and Senators

Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning News: Following the 2026 NHL Draft, Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill met with the media and acknowledged there was a deal in place to send Jason Robertson to the Seattle Kraken.

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Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Stars’ Jim Nill provides contract updates on Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson

The Dallas Stars are in a tough spot with their salary cap after a first-round defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Wild. The Stars hoped that this could be one more run with their core group, as there were questions about whether Jason Robertson or captain Jamie Benn would sign contract extensions.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Stars GM admits there will be some changes after Round 1 exit

Following another early playoff exit, the Dallas Stars are expected to make adjustments this offseason, though general manager Jim Nill made it clear the organization is not considering a complete overhaul.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at the Winter Olympics

It is an annual tradition around the NHL that as teams get eliminated, we begin to learn what major injuries their players were attempting to play through.

Stars GM on Jason Robertson: ‘That’s our goal, to get him signed’

Examining Dallas Stars' cap crunch

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 5

Stars, Oilers lack prospects and draft picks; do they look to move out some bodies?

Mark Lazerus of The Athletic: How high is Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill willing to go for his 26-year-old, three-time 40-goal scorer Jason Robertson? Could he look to move the pending RFA to restock his depleted prospect and draft pool?

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Stars sign Christian Fitzgerald to entry-level contract

An exceptional college veteran has earned himself an NHL contract. On Monday, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill announced that the team has signed forward Christian Fitzgerald to a one-year, entry-level contract.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Stars' Roope Hintz out for remainder of regular season

The Dallas Stars will continue to be without their first-line center for the rest of the regular season.

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Eight NHL players who had a disappointing 2025-26 season

The 2025-26 NHL regular season is winding down. For many players, it’s been quite the success, but some have failed to live up to expectations. Which NHLers have had the most disappointing seasons, and do any have bounce-back potential for the 2026-27 campaign?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Maple Leafs lose top GM candidate to extension

The Dallas Stars have quickly extended general manager Jim Nill, taking him completely off the table as a candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ vacant GM job.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 31

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.

Dallas Stars 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.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 8, 2025

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill just showed why he belongs among the NHL's best

The Dallas Stars entered the summer with one of the tightest cap situations in the NHL, and many wondered how they could possibly keep their roster intact.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 24, 2025

Analyst just shared the perfect example of why Jim Nill is the best GM in the NHL

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 18, 2025

NHL analyst blasts Jim Nill's offseason approach with Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars have entered the new season with high expectations, but some analysts believe the margin for error may be smaller than before. On the DLLS Stars Podcast, insider Zach Dooley shared his thoughts on the team's offseason, raising both concerns and optimism.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27, 2025

NHL announces historic honor for Stars GM Jim Nill

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill has been named the 2024-25 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year, per a league announcement. Nill has now won the award three consecutive years, becoming the first GM to achieve the three-peat.

Stanley Cup playoffs MVP re-signs with Panthers on risky contract

David Pastrnak rumored to be 'heavily pursued' by Panthers, per source

Sidney Crosby's agent has strong words for trade buzz amid Penguins rebuild

Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens

Blue Jackets, Avalanche pull off huge trade involving players, draft picks

Tampering concerns casting shadow over Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand

Sabres' asking price from Canucks for Bowen Byram has been revealed

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / May 23, 2025

Stars' Jim Nill finalist for Jim Gregory GM of Year Award

Jim Nill, Kevin Cheveldayoff and Bill Zito have been named finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award, the NHL announced Friday. The voting for the award was conducted between league general managers, a panel of executives and media members following the conclusion of the second round of the playoffs.