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On April 3rd, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Neal just signed a two-year contract extension, locking him in through the upcoming seasons.

This comes as the team pushes hard for that elusive Stanley Cup, sitting pretty as one of the top contenders in the league.

Neal's been with the Stars for years, building a deep roster that's not afraid to spin big and make bold moves.

Experts say he's key to their success, especially since they've been right on the edge of a championship run.

Fans and analysts are loving the decision, calling it smart all around.

That depth keeps them in the mix every night.

With Nils steering the ship, the Stars look primed for a deep playoff push if a few breaks go their way, keeping the Cup dream alive and kicking.

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On April 1st, Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Neal just locked in a two-year contract extension, and it came right on time to shut down those rumors, linking him to the Toronto job.

Neal is the quiet type, all about preparation, patience, and trust in his team, and that's turned the Stars into contenders without all the hype.

Earlier this week, the Stars made it official after working out details with owner Tom Gaglardi weeks ago.

Neal's been building this squad since joining in 2013, bringing over trusted scout Joe McDonald from Detroit to nail the drafts.

That scouting paid huge dividends, drafting stars like Rue Pence at 49th overall in 2014, Miro Heiskanen 3rd in 20.

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26 that year, Jason Robertson 39th, and more like Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven.

Those picks form the core of a young, talented roster that's tough to beat.

Neal trusts his pro scouts too, grabbing college gems like Justin Rakowian, who earned a spot out of camp, and he's smart about trades, flipping.

Assets for vets, then backfilling through the draft.