Dallas Stars Extend GM Jim Nill

0:00Dallas Stars just locked in their General Manager Jim Nill with a two-year extension running through the 2027-28 season. He's been steering the ship since 2013, crafting a powerhouse that stormed to the Western Conference Finals the last three years. And his playoff bound once more. This announcement hit Tuesday, right after the Toronto Maple Leafs fired their GM Brad tree-living, leaving a big vacancy up north. Meanwhile, the Stars hold 100 points, sitting second in the league behind Central Division Rivals, Colorado, and they've clinched their fifth. Straight postseason spot. Stars owner Tom Galardi, praised Nill as one of the NHL's top general managers for his sharp roster moves and talent scouting. At 67, Nill's earned top GM honors from lead peers the past three seasons, and he's got more tenure than all but two current GMs in. Winnipeg and St. Louis. Since Nill took over, Dallas racked up 63 playoff wins, second most in the NHL, with nine postseason appearances including a Stanley Cup.

1:02Final run in 2020. He built that foundation after years in Detroit's front office. Nill's grateful to keep guiding this talented crew, positioning the Stars for more deep runs as they gear up against Boston tonight. From your city, powered by AI, this is El Paso News Today.