Dallas Stars have officially added a veteran forward and fans are already questioning Jim Nill

The Dallas Stars made a surprising move by bringing back Radek Faksa, and while some see his veteran presence as valuable, others question whether Jim Nill should have given those minutes to younger, cheaper centers fighting for NHL roles.

On the most recent episode of the Dallas Stars Podcast, reporter Matthew DeFranks shared his blunt reaction to the signing, and his comments quickly fueled discussion about whether general manager Jim Nill made the right call.

As DeFranks explained, Faksa's return wasn't exactly the outcome most were expecting given Dallas's roster depth.

Matthew DeFranks questions whether the Dallas Stars needed Radek Faksa in their bottom six

In his candid assessment, DeFranks admitted he was skeptical of the decision.

"I was a little surprised by the Radek Faksa signing, especially when you look at all the centers the Stars already had in the bottom six. They had so many younger guys, way cheaper, doing the same job. So I don't think it was a necessary move from Jim Nill. The Stars thought he lost a step when they let him go the first time, and fast forward a few years later, he clearly did not get faster."

You can watch the full clip from his breakdown here.

That viewpoint echoes what some fans have voiced online: why bring back a veteran when younger prospects are ready to step into affordable roles? Still, DeFranks acknowledged Faksa's value in specific situations.

"He will bring a nice presence in the playoffs," he noted, highlighting the kind of defensive reliability and experience Faksa can offer under postseason pressure.

This debate raises an ongoing question for Dallas: should their bottom six be a proving ground for prospects, or should it lean on experienced veterans who know the grind of playoff hockey?

As NHL.com's Stars coverage has pointed out in the past, Jim Nill has consistently leaned toward balance, mixing youth with stability.

Personally, I think the Stars played it safe by bringing back Faksa. While I'd like to see younger centers get more of a chance, I can understand the logic in valuing a steady presence who can be trusted in tough defensive minutes.