1.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey gave Muller a chance to play somewhere because the Stars needed depth.

2.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey happened to be the head coach.

3.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey said he was uncomfortable with increased team incentives for one player.

4.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey said he believes the two sides are very close.

5.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey said the Stars have talked to Sergei and Irina Zubov.

6.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey offered Carbonneau a position similar to one former Stars player Craig Ludwig had after his retirement.

7.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey said he has informed Manson that they are willing to discuss some flexibility in their offer.

8.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey said the Canadiens have offered Carbonneau, who retired earlier this month, a position within their organization.

9.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey said the team is in no rush to promote players from their minor-league club to fill the roster spots.

10.   Stars general manager Bob Gainey said Tuesday the club had signed Marshall to a three-year deal and Wright to a one-year pact.