The Dallas Stars have made a serious change to their front office staff today, naming Joe Nieuwendyk the club's new general manager.
Co-GMs Brett Hull and Les Jackson have been reassigned within the organization, with Hull becoming the Stars' Executive VP and Alternate Governor and Jackson will return to his long-time role as Director of Scouting and Player Development.
"We are very excited to secure Joe Nieuwendyk as the General Manager," said Stars owner Tom Hicks. "These moves are all about helping this club take the proverbial 'next step.' Joe is a leader and has been a winner in everything he has done. He is ready for this opportunity and has a bright future as an NHL General Manager. We want that future to be with the Dallas Stars."
Nieuwendyk, 42, was Special Assistant to the GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs this past season. Prior to joining the Leafs, he was a Special Consultant to the GM with the Florida Panthers.
"I am very excited about returning to the Dallas Stars as General Manager," said Nieuwendyk. "I am ready for this opportunity. The Dallas Stars have built a winning tradition over the years and I want to help continue that legacy. My family is very excited about returning to Dallas. I have great memories from my playing days with the Stars and look forward to helping this team win as General Manager."
A veteran of 20 seasons as a player in the NHL, Nieuwendyk played seven with the Dallas Stars (1995-2002). He won the Stanley Cup for three different teams, in three different decades (Calgary in 1989, Dallas in 1999, New Jersey in 2003).
