Red Wings’ Nill to be named new GM of Stars

Jim Nill is in his 15th season as the assistant to Ken Holland in Detroit. (AP/Chuck Stoody)

Jim Nill, the current assistant general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, will be the new general manager of the Dallas Stars, according to Hockey Central Insider John Shannon.

Joe Nieuwendyk has been Dallas’ GM since June 2009, but during this time the Stars have failed to make a playoff appearance.

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Nill, who turned down the GM job in Montreal last summer, is in his 15th season as the assistant to Ken Holland in Detroit. The 55-year-old, who has been a part of four Stanley Cup wins with the Red Wings, is in charge of Detroit’s amateur scouting, draft selections and prospect development.

The Red Wings qualified for the post-season for the 22nd straight season with a win over the Stars Saturday night.

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