Nill had 62 points (28 goals, 34 assists) in 79 games for Salt Lake before spending the most of the next nine seasons in the NHL. He was hired as the Stars GM in 2013 and has been named the NHL GM of the Year the past two seasons. Salt Lake City was a key part of his career.

The Utah Jazz did more than carve out a place in this city. They became a Salt Lake City institution. The Utah Hockey Club is hoping to do the same.

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is 35 years old, going into the final season of his contract and surrounded by a bunch of kids.