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The Dallas Stars are gearing up to make a splash at the NHL trade deadline. With their sights set on a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman, Jim Nill is ready to wheel and deal.

The Vancouver Canucks have been the talk of the NHL trade rumor mill for weeks with the Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller drama. But don’t sleep on the Dallas Stars. General Manager Jim Nill is quietly positioning his team to be a major player as the March 7th deadline approaches.

With Tyler Seguin sidelined with a long-term injury, the Stars are in a bit of a cap crunch. However, they’ve been strategically managing their roster to accrue space, with the expectation of placing Seguin’s $9.85 million cap hit on LTIR. This maneuver will give them the financial flexibility to make some significant additions.

Dallas Stars Looking to Bolster Forward and Defensive Lines

NHL insider Pierre LeBrun recently reported on TSN’s Insider Trading segment that the Stars are actively pursuing a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman. This makes perfect sense considering their current roster construction. While their top line with Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, and Evgenii Dadonov is a solid trio, they lack scoring depth throughout the rest of the forward group.

Defensively, Miro Heiskanen is a bonafide star, but adding a legitimate top-four presence alongside him would solidify their blue line. Think of a player like David Savard or Rasmus Andersson the Stars could have.

Interestingly, LeBrun also mentioned that the Stars are exercising patience in their pursuit of these upgrades. This suggests that Nill and his team are carefully assessing the market and keeping their options open. They’re likely waiting to see how the standings shake out and if any unexpected needs arise due to injuries or other factors.

This calculated approach is a hallmark of Nill’s tenure in Dallas. He’s known for his shrewd trades and ability to find value without sacrificing the team’s long-term future. Remember the trades for Mats Zuccarello and Ben Bishop? Those were savvy moves that helped propel the Stars to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020.

With a strong core already in place, the addition of a top-six forward and top-four defenseman could make the Dallas Stars a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. It’s going to be an exciting few weeks leading up to the deadline, and Stars fans should be glued to their phones for any breaking news.

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