When Jim Nill first took the helm in Dallas, one of his first moves was to re-stock a thin center position for the Stars. With Mike Ribeiro gone and Cody Eakin newly acquired, the Stars effectively had Jamie Benn, Vernon Fiddler and Toby Petersen holding down the middle of the ice on the other three lines. That wasn't acceptable, and Nill acted swiftly to bring in names like Horcoff, Peverley and some upstart named Tyler Seguin to fill the vacuum. It almost seemed like too many centers, but Nill pretty clearly doesn't believe in such a concept, much like the Red Wings he used to work for.
NHL Trade Deadline: Dallas Stars Could Be a Great Fit for Eric Staal
