Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill recently joined Sportsradio 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM) to talk all things hockey. Here are some highlights from the interview, edited lightly for clarity.

There are a lot of teams in playoff contention. We’ve seen that all some teams need to do is get in and make a huge run. Let’s break down today’s NHL action and give you a couple of same-game parlays (SGPs).

The Dallas Stars made an early trade ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, acquiring Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks. This proactive move addressed their injury-depleted lineup and strengthened their roster.

The NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and some big moves have been made. But top teams still have needs, and we offer suggestions.

Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel is expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday, and his return brings a level of physicality that the Stars lack without him.

Matt Rempe is expected to face no discipline for his hit on Nick Blankenburg that took place during the New York Rangers’ Sunday night game against the Nashville Predators.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were right to avoid pulling the trigger on Yanni Gourde. The Leafs been linked to the former Seattle Kraken forward for quite some time