Dallas Stars Celebrate Assistant GM Rich Peverley's 44th Birthday

Dallas Stars assistant general manager Rich Peverley is celebrating his 44th birthday, marking another year with the organization.

What happened to Rich Peverley's playing career?

Peverley's playing career was cut short due to a cardiac event during a game at American Airlines Center in March 2014.

He underwent heart surgery and never stepped onto NHL ice again.

Why is Rich Peverley important to the Dallas Stars?

Rich Peverley spent nine NHL seasons bouncing between Nashville, Atlanta, Boston, and Dallas, finishing with 241 career points and 20 game-winning goals across 442 games.

His signature moment came in 2011, when he helped the Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup.

What is Rich Peverley's current role with the Dallas Stars?

Peverley shares front office responsibilities with two other assistant GMs, Mark Janko and Scott White, who also runs the Texas Stars as their AHL general manager.

The Dallas Stars are currently 2nd in the Western Conference with a 50-20 record and on a W5 streak.

Their next game is vs St. Louis Blues on 2026-09-19.

Rich Peverley was elevated to Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel after previously serving as Director of Player Personnel.

General manager Jim Nill credited Peverley's on-ice background and years of behind-the-scenes work developing players as key reasons for the promotion.

Peverley's path has now stretched into his 11th season with the Stars organization.