100% Hockey

·S2 E13

Inside the NHL’s Toughest Decisions — Jim Nill on Dallas, the Olympics & What Matters

January 30
59 mins

Episode Description

Jim Nill joins Daren Millard and John Shannon on 100% Hockey for a wide-ranging conversation covering the challenges of managing a team through change, Olympic roster decisions, and the current state of the league.
Nill breaks down the season in Dallas with the Dallas Stars, touching on coaching adjustments, player development, and how leadership approaches tough stretches. He also shares insight into the process of helping shape Canada’s Olympic roster ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and what goes into preparing players for international competition.

They also discuss:

- Navigating coaching changes and evolving team dynamics
- Balancing short-term results with long-term development
- The complexities of Olympic preparation
- Lessons from Nill’s own playing career
- His perspective on where today’s NHL is headed

A thoughtful, behind-the-scenes look at team building, leadership, and decision-making from one of hockey’s most respected executives.

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