Nill's Tough Call: Stars Need Scoring Punch

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Welcome to Dallas Stars News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to Dallas Stars fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. With fewer than two weeks until the NHL's Olympic break, Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Neal faces a tough call. The league shuts down for nearly a full month starting after February 5th, with no trades allowed during that time.

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The Stars wrap up their pre-break games on Wednesday, February 4th, at home against the St. Louis Blues, leaving just five games to play. The team has struggled all January, winning only four of 12 games, though they've shown some spark with two victories in their last three.

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To chase home ice in the playoffs, they need scoring punch in a tough central division with teams like the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Right now, they're missing firepower, especially for a line featuring Miko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston. Fans and analysts agree the Stars have gaps from offseason losses and injuries, and adding a top forward could change everything.

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Names like Vancouver's Evander Kane and New York's Artemi Panarin have surfaced in rumors, but fitting them in long term is tricky. Youngster Maverick Bork has clicked with Rue Pence and Jason Robertson, but he might head out in a deal.

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Challenges pile up with a tight salary cap, limited draft picks after last season's rantan in trade, and uncertainty around Jason Robertson's free agency this summer. Neal knows they need help fast, but his options feel constrained right now.