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NHL trade rumors: Why Rick Nash, Dion Phaneuf wouldn't be great fits with Stars

Mike Heika, Stars beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the team recently. Here are some highlights:

Dallas wouldn't be interested in Rick Nash or Dion Phaneuf, would they? Please tell me they wouldn't take, either, even as a rental.

Heika: The salary cap on each (above $7 million) make it almost impossible to make a trade work. Plus, I think neither is a great fit.

While you could say they could use Phaneuf if Methot can't come back, there seem to be better options.

Nash is big and plays the right wing, but I also think you could find a speedier top six winger that might add more to the mix.