Jim Nill's Deadline Gamble - What's Really on the Trading Block in Dallas?
The Dallas Stars enter the trade deadline as buyers with legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations, but GM Jim Nill faces a delicate balancing act between adding depth and preserving the future. With over $3.2 million in cap space and all retention slots available, the Stars have the flexibility to make moves, yet the question isn't whether they'll add a top-nine forward - it's what they're willing to sacrifice to get one.
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