One of the most exciting parts of any Dallas Stars offseason is their activity in the free agent market. Sure, the NHL Entry Draft can be exciting at times and the rise of trade rumors always adds some intrigue and extra speculation. But when it comes to free agency, that’s where the Stars take the spotlight.
Part of it has to do with GM Jim Nill‘s willingness to make moves on July 1. Since becoming general manager of the Stars in April 2013, he’s never shied away from signing multiple free agents in a given summer.