Duchene keeping faith in Stars, Nill after early playoff exit

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene, 35, signed a four-year, $18 million contract with the team on June 19, 2025, citing his confidence in general manager Jim Nill as a key factor in his decision. Nill has won the NHL's Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award for three consecutive seasons (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25), becoming the only GM to achieve that feat. Duchene expressed strong belief that the Stars will rebound from their early Stanley Cup Playoff exit and contend for the championship under Nill's leadership.