This is the time of the year where the Dallas Stars get better for next season and beyond. It's when Jim Nill earns his check as the general manager.
The Stars issued qualifying offers for the following players, this retaining their negotiating rights:
Gavin Bayreuther - D
Landon Bow - G
Jason Dickinson - C
Niklas Hansson - D
Dillon Heatherington - D
Julius Honka - D
The following players were not issued a qualifying offer and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1:
Philippe Desrosiers - G
Ryan Hartman - RW
Chris Martenet - D
Brett Ritchie - RW
