The Dallas Stars just can’t quit Jamie Oleksiak. With Marc Methot officially out for the season, Jim Nill pulled the trigger on a tradeback of a fourth-round pick to bring the Big Rig back from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 6-7 first-rounder has seen glory (the 2014 Calder Cup) and struggle (fighting for NHL ice time) with the Stars organization. GM Jim Nill believes his time in the Metropolitan Division has
“We’ve been watching him closely, and he’s a more mature, well-rounded player,” Nill said. “He’s more calm in situations, his defensive reads, not as many highs and as many lows.