Jim Nill
Jim Nill
James Edward Nillis a former NHL right winger, and currently serves as the general manager of the Dallas Stars...
bad games good hockey players pleasantly rewarding scouts
We were pleasantly surprised. All scouts like good hockey players. It's rewarding to see good players and good games, because you see a lot of bad games and bad players.
good knew looks missed player signed
We knew he was a good player and that's why we signed him. You never know how (Europeans) are going to adapt. It looks like he hasn't missed a beat.
good start
It's a good way for them (young players) to start their season.
good great offensive skills strong top
He's got good offensive skills -- he's good defensively, great mobility, he's strong on his skates. He's one of our top young players.
against compete good kids tool top
We get to know these kids on and off the ice. We get to see them compete against other top prospects, and it's a good tool to evaluate. We get to see what they can do.
finland happy leading maturing shows year
We're very happy with him. He went over to Finland and was one of the leading scorers. It was a big year for him. That shows how he's maturing as a player.
finland happy leading maturing shows year
We're very happy with him, ... He went over to Finland and was one of the leading scorers. It was a big year for him. That shows how he's maturing as a player.
flattened imagine loved moved nice though weigh
Even though at 16, you can imagine how big he was then, I loved how he competed. He didn't weigh more than 150 pounds, but he just flattened guys. You love that, and with the way he moved the puck, he was just a nice package.
game russia supposed tuesday
You go into Russia and the game is supposed to be Tuesday and you're there and they say the game was yesterday.
bit hits
Niklas has got a little bit of Konstantinov in him -- not very big, but when he hits, he hits them hard.
balanced team
This may have been the most balanced (prospects) team we've had here.
wait
We'd like to get him up here. We just have to wait for the right time.
carry college great last played pressure proper shown situations three time top turn
He's shown over the last three years that he's one of the top goalies in college hockey, ... He's played in pressure situations and at times had to carry the team. We think he's had great development and now is the proper time for him to turn pro.
battling camp expect
Howard had an outstanding collegiate career. We expect him to come into camp battling for the No. 3 position.