Over the past few seasons, the Dallas Stars feel that they have been ready to win a Stanley Cup. After knocking on the door in the COVID year of 2020 and losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Jim Nill has continued to push forward while trying to close the gap for his roster.
If successful, adding Tanev will be a huge boost to their defence core which is what they feel is missing the most for their team. While others including the Oilers, Leafs, Avalanche and Canucks would like to add Tanev's services, the cost may be too high where the Stars are willing to bite.
