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Jim Nill inks 2-year contract to remain Stars GM

By Thomson Reuters Mar 31, 2026 | 1:49 PM

By Field Level Media

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.

Nill, ‌67, ​has served as Dallas’ ⁠general manager since 2013. ⁠The Stars reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2020 and the Western Conference finals in each of the last three seasons.

“I’m ​fortunate to work with incredibly talented and passionate individuals that have helped our ⁠franchise become one of ⁠the best in the NHL,” Nill ​said. “I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to ​continue as general manager of the Stars. ‌My family and I would like to thank (Stars owner) Tom Gaglardi for his continued support as we look to bring the ⁠Stanley Cup back to Dallas.”

The Stars (44-18-12, 100 points) reside in second place in the Western Conference.

“Jim has ⁠established himself ‌as one of the most ⁠respected general managers in the ​NHL,” Gaglardi ‌said. “Through his roster management and ​talent evaluation, ⁠he has positioned our franchise to be amongst the best teams in our League in both the present and future. I’m thrilled that he will continue to guide the Stars.”

–Field ​Level Media