2024-25 General Dallas Stars Talk

roryjones

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Cozens name is out there in the rumor mill. He is young and skilled. He would cost something pretty but fits a timeline better.

I would not mind going after Brock Nelson. He would add much needed scoring. I’m also interested in Borgen. He would add size and physicality and is a RHD. Not sure Seattle will be able to afford him with all the money they have committed on the back end. He was playing top 4 until they signed Montour this year.
 

Morry83

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We were reportedly interested in Carrier this summer, so it wouldn’t surprise me if Nill wants to add some beef to the lineup.
 

piqued

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wait until he joins Nils in ""Lulea""
I thought he was going to Frolunda

Dumba will need minor surgery and is going to be out the next 18 months..... Or anything where he doesn't dress again for the remainder of his contract
I'm not sure they can get away with disappearing someone for that long, the Comeau banishment was in the last year of his deal at least
 

Troy McClure

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Thought I'd look at how the Stars are doing this season compared to DeBoer's prior two.

The numbers through 28 games DeBoer's first season were dead on identical in a few places.

22-23 after 28 games
.661 points% (7th) 3.75 GF/G (3rd) 2.82 GA/G (9th) 25.3% PP (8th) 84.6% PK (3rd) -- 2.39 5v5 GF/G (2nd)

23-24 after 28 games
.661 points% (7th) 3.50 GF/G (7th) 3.11 GA/G (14th) 25.3% PP (8th) 87.1% PK (4th) -- 2.21 5v5 GF/G (9th)

24-25 so far
.607 points% (12th) 3.29 GF/G (9th) 2.61 GA/G (5th) 17.2% PP (26th) 82.7% PK (6th) -- 2.18 5v5 GF/G (14th)

The only real difference is the offense. The two season decline of the top line shows up in both the 5v5 scoring falling from great to league average and the PP now being terrible.

I guess my summary here is Pavelski needs to be in the Hall of Fame for what he did to make Hintz and Robertson look as good as they did.
 

roryjones

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Nill has not replaced pavelski’s production. The rookies are not doing it. He now has a chance to fix that with Seguin’s injury.
 

FirstRowUpperDeck

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Nill has not replaced pavelski’s production. The rookies are not doing it. He now has a chance to fix that with Seguin’s injury.
True, he needed to replace both Pavs and now Seg's production. Joe had declined and had to be switched out, Segs had an early season bounce back, sort of like Jamie the year before. Short version is he has to try out his kids.

We usually revolt when there is a revolving door of old guys who used to be able to fill the scoring needs. No, there aren't many currently productive scoring forwards on the market. And, getting one like Seguin, for reasons unknown to most, is a once or twice in a lifetime opportunity. Boston didn't let their scoring whiz mature, i.e., they gave up too early.

You can feel Stank is close to busting out. Borque was, IMHO, never going to be the goal scorer in the NHL, but he will still have value, hopefully as a set up man. But, he has career third liner who occasionally scores up to 15 vibes to me. (i.e. the younger Faksa)
 
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MBTendy

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Not sure if Nick Kyprios has much weight to his name when it comes to source info, but I saw he mentioned the Stars being an option to land Bennett if Florida thinks they can’t extend him.
 
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Magic Mittens

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Bennett would be awesome. Not sure what a deal would look like, as I'm sure Florida wouldn't be looking for futures.

Two other names I could see Nill being interested in are P Kane and Giroux. Both UFA's and both teams will more than likely miss the playoffs.

Doubt Boston moves anyone, but Brazeau could be a nice pick up for the bottom 6. He's big and puts of decent numbers for playing lower minutes.

Getting excited and a little worried for who Nill will trade for lol
 

starsfan86

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Bennett would be awesome. Not sure what a deal would look like, as I'm sure Florida wouldn't be looking for futures.

Two other names I could see Nill being interested in are P Kane and Giroux. Both UFA's and both teams will more than likely miss the playoffs.

Doubt Boston moves anyone, but Brazeau could be a nice pick up for the bottom 6. He's big and puts of decent numbers for playing lower minutes.

Getting excited and a little worried for who Nill will trade for lol
At this point in their careers, none of those names intrigue me. Go for Granlund!
 

catters078

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Id like Bennett too but can't see a world where Florida diminish their cup chances this year.

Even if it means losing a UFA for minimal or zero. The chance at back2back cups is so rare and they have a great shot.

He ain't going anywhere.
 

roryjones

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Bennett would be awesome. Not sure what a deal would look like, as I'm sure Florida wouldn't be looking for futures.

Two other names I could see Nill being interested in are P Kane and Giroux. Both UFA's and both teams will more than likely miss the playoffs.

Doubt Boston moves anyone, but Brazeau could be a nice pick up for the bottom 6. He's big and puts of decent numbers for playing lower minutes.

Getting excited and a little worried for who Nill will trade for lol
I would like to see Nill go after Giroux. I think he would be pavelski from a few years ago. Kane I still think can produce and would not be bad. Need someone on defense as well.
 
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