There are two ways to look at the Jim Nill era as general manager of the Stars.
On the down side, you could say he has had five years to turn the team around, has made the playoffs just twice in that span, and is hiring his third coach this summer. You can criticize his drafts, question his development, and say he hasn't always made the right choices in trades or free agency.
That's a fair assessment in a results-based industry, and Nill fully understands that.
You could also say that the past five years have led Nill to a place where he has his assets in place, he better understands the job of GM, and he has a sense of what is needed to win in today's NHL.