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Jim Nill inks 2-year contract to remain Stars GM

Nill, 67, has led Dallas since 2013 and won the NHL’s top GM award in each of the past three seasons.

  • On Tuesday, Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill signed a two-year contract extension, securing his tenure through the 2027-28 season.
  • Nill has served as the Stars' General Manager since 2013, guiding the franchise to nine playoff appearances and a 2020 Stanley Cup Final run.
  • The 67-year-old executive earned the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award for three consecutive 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.
  • Stars owner Tom Gaglardi praised the decision, saying "Jim has established himself as one of the most respected general managers in the NHL."
  • The extension was finalized less than 24 hours after the Toronto Maple Leafs fired Brad Treliving, while the Stars rank second in the NHL with 100 points.
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Stars GM Nill earns two-year contract extension

The Dallas Stars have extended general manager Jim Nill's contract for two years through the 2027-28 season.

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Dallas Stars give GM Jim Nill a 2-year contract extension before 5th playoff appearance in a row

The Dallas Stars have extended the contract of general manager Jim Nill for two years. The extension through the 2027-28 season keeps in place the architect of the team headed to the playoffs again after advancing to the Western Conference final each of the past three seasons.

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Jim Nill inks 2-year contract to remain Stars GM

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill signed a two-year contract on Tuesday to remain with the team.

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Jim Nill, Dallas Stars agree to two-year extension for general manager

Nill has built a Stars roster that reached the Western Conference finals the last three years and a Stanley Cup Final in 2020.

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Dallas Stars extend general manager Jim Nill

The Dallas Stars and general manager Jim Nill will continue their partnership for another two years after agreeing to a contract extension on Tuesday.

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Dallas Stars give GM Jim Nill a 2-year contract extension

Nill has been the Stars GM since 2013, and his contract was only through this season until the announcement on Tuesday.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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