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May 25, 2025

Fiddler calls Desjardins 'great motivator'

May 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Even as an assistant coach, he was a guy who would push you to different levels and I definitely found that guys respected him for that.”

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May 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vern Fiddler, Willie Desjardins, Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars
May 24, 2025

Center is 'priority' for Stars' Nill

May 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I think if you want to be a contender, you have to be deep down the middle."

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May 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Jim Nill, Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Vincent Lecavalier
May 18, 2025

Perception of Stars has 'completely changed'

May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“The feeling right now is we’re moving up, and I think at the heart of that process is Tom buying the team and doing what he’s done as an owner.”

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May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Tom Gaglardi, Jim Lites
May 14, 2025

Former Dallas ties drew Muller to Blues

May 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“Once I talked to Doug, I really didn’t pursue anything else.”

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May 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Kirk Muller, Ken Hitchcock, Doug Armstrong, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes
May 12, 2025

Lombardi: Hextall 'clearly paid his dues'

May 12, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He and Jimmy Nill are the greatest examples of the old fashioned way. You put your nose to the grindstone, and eventually those opportunities will come.”

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May 12, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ron Hextall, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Dean Lombardi, Jim Nill, Dallas Stars
May 02, 2025

Stars 'just kind of gravitate' toward Benn

May 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s the whole package. It’s his compete, it’s his will to win."

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May 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Jamie Benn, Shawn Horcoff, Lindy Ruff
April 29, 2025

Nill excited about Stars' future

April 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“If you look at the players we brought in and what they were able to accomplish, I think you have to be excited."

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April 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Jim Nill
April 24, 2025

Selanne dealt with son's Boudreau tweet

April 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He sticks up for his dad, that’s what families do.”

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April 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Teemu Selanne, Bruce Boudreau, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars
April 22, 2025

Bettman: Stars fans re-engaged in Dallas

April 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"This is his first full season of ownership and the results speak for themselves.”

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April 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Tom Gaglardi, Gary Bettman, Jim Nill
April 19, 2025

Whitney, Selanne share special moment

April 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It is a tribute that if you can play in the league this long, you’ve done something right."

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April 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks, Ray Whitney, Teemu Selanne
April 16, 2025

Seguin states case with 'actions and not words'

April 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It really does allow you to think about what your potential is and how far you can go.”

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April 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Boston Bruins
April 13, 2025

Thomas enjoying time with Stars

April 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s given me the opportunity to get outside of myself, and I’ve enjoyed that.”

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April 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Tim Thomas, Dallas Stars, Kari Lehtonen
April 11, 2025

Stars' Gaglardi: Seguin is the real deal

April 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"To have two young superstars when a lot of teams don’t have one. ... it will be nice to see what they do if we get in.”

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April 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Dallas Stars, Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin
April 08, 2025

Benn using Sochi experience for Stars' wild card race

April 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s definitely a different feeling playing those winner-take-all, one-game playoffs."

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April 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Shane Doan, Jamie Benn, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars
April 06, 2025

Luongo emerges from self-imposed Twitter break

April 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Roberto Luongo let the hockey world know on Sunday that he still hasn't lost his touch on social media, despite a month-long layoff.

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April 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Roberto Luongo
April 03, 2025

Stars' Whitney credits fitness for longevity

April 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think if you do it long enough it just becomes more of a habit."

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April 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ray Whitney, Dallas Stars
April 02, 2025

Kessel, Seguin weren't 'core players' for Bruins

April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You have to look at your collective whole. And chemistry is as important a part of that as anything.”

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April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Peter Chiarelli, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin, Phil Kessel
April 02, 2025

Cole thinks Skinner has 40-goal ability

April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"If you’re going to be a 40-goal guy you can’t really miss too many games."

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April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Erik Cole, Valeri Nichushkin, Jeff Skinner
March 30, 2025

Peverley still in the hearts of Predators

March 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You could have heard a pin drop in our room.”

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March 30, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Rich Peverley, Barry Trotz
March 28, 2025

Stars' Peverley: 'I feel great'

March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Dallas Stars forward Rich Peverley says he feels great and has been able to start working out again.

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March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Rich Peverley, Dallas Stars
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