Nill: No Blockbuster Trade, Stars Focus on Future

0:00It's March 2nd. Here's your NHL News in 2 minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. Dallas Stars' General Manager Jim Nils says, do not expect a blockbuster tray from his team before Friday's NHL deadline. Last year they made ways by getting forward Miko Ransan and from Carolina, but this time around cap issues are holding them back. Nilton reporters the focus is on both this season and next. He pointed to rising costs for young stars like defenseman Thomas Harley, who salary jumps from $4 million to $10.5 million next. Year forward, Jason Robertson also needs a new deal soon. Every team weighs short-term boosts against long-term space. The tray market has been quiet so far, with many clubs still chasing playoffs, Nils expects last-minute shifts as sellers emerge. For the stars, injured forwards Rantanin, Rodic Foxa, and RuPins should return before postseason. Rantanin has delivered with 87 points in 74 games since arriving. Nils praised his fit for playoff push.

1:02History shows deadline pickups often spark cup runs, like Florida's Brad Marchin and Seth Jones last year. Keep eyes on teams like Nashville, St. Louis, Calgary, New York Rangers, Vancouver and Toronto as the deadline nears. Buyers and sellers could flip quickly in this tight race. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Layback, press play, let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com