Analyst just shared the perfect example of why Jim Nill is the best GM in the NHL

That was the sentiment from analyst Julian McKenzie, who joined the DLSS Stars Podcast this week and offered high praise for how Nill handled a cap-tight summer.

McKenzie admitted he was impressed by how Dallas managed to keep its core intact despite so many moving parts.

The Stars were facing questions at nearly every level. Veteran Jamie Benn's situation loomed, younger players like Mavrik Bourque needed attention, and Jason Robertson's status was another long-term concern.

Add in a cap crunch that left little room for mistakes, and it could have been a recipe for disaster.

Instead, Nill's steady approach allowed Dallas to navigate each challenge. He balanced veteran loyalty with future planning, ensured Bourque and Robertson remain central to the team's core, and somehow kept the Stars positioned as a contender without blowing up the budget.

McKenzie's words on the podcast reflect what many around the league have started to acknowledge. The Stars' consistency under Nill hasn't been an accident.

Dallas has reached three straight Western Conference Finals, all while developing one of the deepest prospect pipelines in the league.

Personally, I think McKenzie hit the nail on the head. Nill's ability to manage the roster and cap space year after year proves why he's in the top tier of NHL general managers.

Not every move is flashy, but the results speak for themselves.