Jeff Marek Reveals the Dallas Stars are Looking to acquire Big Ticket Players
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NHL insider Jeff Marek has shocked the hockey world with his latest comments, where he stated the Dallas Stars could be quite aggressive on the trade market.
The Dallas Stars were dealt a massive blow last week when it was announced that Tyler Seguin could be out for the season after suffering an injury and subsequent surgery. This news doesn't appear to alter their plans for a serious Stanley Cup run this season.
Jeff Marek of 'Daily Faceoff' reports that Tyler Seguin's $9.85 million cap hit could be transferred to LTIR, freeing up much potential flexibility for Dallas to do just about anything.
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"The Dallas Stars are going big game hunting. With the unfortunate Tyler Seguin injury, GM Jim Nill is planning to be aggressive with his cap space. Internally, the feeling is this is THE year to go for it, and everyone from owner Tom Gaglardi on down is aligned. And I mean big-name, big-ticket players both up front and on the back end."
- Jeff Marek
- Jeff Marek
After all, the Stars have shown before they are not afraid to be aggressive in pursuit of a championship. Last season alone, they added Chris Tanev, who turned out to be a mainstay on their blue line during their run to the Conference Finals.
To land one of the "big-game" or "big-ticket" players Jeff Marek hints at, Dallas will have to make sacrifices.
He mentions three promising young players in Logan Stankoven, Mavrik Bourque, and Lian Bichsel as players that GM Jim Nill would rather not trade but may have to deal for a big catch.
One potential target mentioned by Marek is Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier. However, prying him away might be tough as Columbus seems intent on re-signing the pending UFA, as opposed to giving him away.
No matter how this plays out, it definitely appears the Stars will be a force to be reckoned with as the weeks go by leading up to the trade deadline.
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