Jim Nill had a tough decision this summer. Keep Alex Goligoski and Jason Demers on cheap, affordable contracts to maintain a decent blueline core. Or let them walk, avoiding term that could hurt them in the long run while risking space for prospects that are near ready.
Jim Nill chose the latter, and now we’re seeing why it kept his mustache up at night.
Dallas has always been considered one of the premier offensive teams in the NHL. But in the past, they could boast a high percentage shooting team that was supported by elite possession. It’s the possession part that’s struggling.