SB Nation Dallas - Stars Sign RFAs Neal And Niskanenhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48887/dallas-fave.png2010-09-16T18:23:39-05:00http://dallas.sbnation.com/rss/stream/14508812010-09-16T18:23:39-05:002010-09-16T18:23:39-05:00Dallas Stars Agree To Terms WIth Matt Niskanen And James Neal On The Eve Of Camp
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<p>The Dallas Stars tweeted moments ago that they have agreed to deals with their two remaining unsigned restricted free agents, James Neal and Matt Niskanen. Both players received two year deals.</p>
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<p>Neal’s contract is 2-years: 1st year, $2.25 mil; 2nd year, $3.5 mil. Niskanen is 2-years: 1st year, $1.25 mil; 2nd year, $1.75 mil.</p>
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https://dallas.sbnation.com/2010/9/16/1693533/dallas-stars-agree-terms-matt-niskanen-james-nealBrett Perryman2010-09-16T04:54:21-05:002010-09-16T04:54:21-05:00Stars Could Face Neal, Niskanen Holdouts
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<p><a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/hockey/stars/stories/091610dnspoheika.2a250de.html" target="new">Mike Heika</a> reports that the only bargaining option available to Dallas Stars restricted free agents James Neal and Matt Niskanen may be to hold out of camp until they can reach new deals with the club.</p>
<p>While the Stars seem to be taking a harder line with their RFAs than other teams, they are apparently still optimistic that deals will get done.</p>
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<p>The Stars feel they already have made solid offers to Neal and Niskanen and continue to negotiate, with GM Joe Nieuwendyk saying the team feels it is getting close to getting both players signed.</p>
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https://dallas.sbnation.com/2010/9/16/1692212/stars-could-face-neal-niskanenBrett Perryman2010-09-13T17:29:52-05:002010-09-13T17:29:52-05:00Stars Still Haven't Signed RFAs Neal And Niskanen
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<p>All but four restricted free agents in the entire NHL have agreed to terms as teams approach the outset of training camp (starts for Dallas on Saturday), and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.defendingbigd.com/">Dallas Stars</a> <span>James Neal</span> and <span>Matt Niskanen</span> are <a href="http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/09/negotiations-ongoing-with-neal-niskanen.html" target="_blank">two of those four</a>. </p>
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<p>The agent for Neal, Pat Morris, said he continues to have talks with the Stars.</p>
<p>"We will continue to negotiate with the goal to getting a deal done that is representative of James' progress and stature as the 2nd leading goal scorer for Dallas last year and over the last 2 seasons.''</p>
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<p>Tom Hicks' disastrous finances strike again, with the team nowhere near the salary cap.</p>
https://dallas.sbnation.com/2010/9/13/2320925/stars-still-havent-signed-rfas-neal-and-niskanenBrett Perryman