NHL.com is running a month-long series of previews of the 30 NHL teams and today the spotlight is on the Dallas Stars. There are are several articles, including an overview. Here’s an excerpt from that story.
In the past two years the Dallas Stars have seen an ownership change, two coaching changes and one general manager replaced. It’s a lot of movement for a team that hasn’t made the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2008.
Owner Tom Gaglardi looked to establish some franchise stability when he named Jim Nill general manager in April. Nill was a fixture in the Detroit Red Wings’ front office for nearly two decades, playing a prominent role on a team that won the Stanley Cup four times during his tenure.
In one of his first moves as GM, Nill provided more stability when he named Lindy Ruff the Stars’ coach. Like Nill, Ruff had been a picture of consistency throughout his career, coaching the Buffalo Sabres for 15 seasons after spending a decade in Buffalo as a player.
“You look at any good team and stability is the key. That was a big part of our system in Detroit, I know in Buffalo it was the same way,” Nill told NHL.com. “Tom Gaglardi has given the green light for Lindy and I to come in and put that stamp on the team. Whatever business you’re in, stability is the key.”
With a new brain trust in place, the Stars decided the main ingredient in finding franchise stability was … more change.
You can read the full story here.
Here’s a list of the other NHL.com stories on the Stars:
- Seguin in middle among questions for Stars
- Gonchar’s arrival X-factor for Stars
- Stars have re-made roster down the middle
- Future is now for Stars prospects
