How many of you were surprised with the Stars’ play over the last six weeks or so of the season? They seemed to have waved the white flag – Morrow was traded, Jagr was traded, Roy was traded. We had to double check and make sure Ray Whitney was still on the team after [...]
March 17, 2013 (Irving, Tex.) – The Dallas Tennis Classic, presented by Zodiac Watches, held its 2013 singles final match this afternoon, and Austria’s Jurgen Melzer came away with the championship. He defeated USA’s Denis Kudla, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1. Melzer also won the doubles title with Germany’s Philipp Petzschner later in the afternoon, as they [...]
Do you think the Mavericks missed Tyson Chandler when he left? I would argue that they miss Jason Kidd this season more. It’s not that he’s a dominating point guard any longer; but having a quality point guard in the fourth quarter probably would have led to fewer blown leads, which the Mavs are cornering [...]
Stars Betting a Future Hall-of-Famer Can Lead Them Back to the Playoffs While on summer vacation this past July, surely many fans kept abreast of their favorite sports teams via Twitter and the social media world. Glances from the lake house porch included headlines like Rangers Win Again, Mavericks Fail to Land Williams, Cowboys Need [...]
Mike Modano may have retired as a hockey player, but his commitment to staying involved in the community is stronger than ever. The former Dallas Stars center is focused on getting the Mike Modano Foundation re-engaged and more involved in efforts to help DFW kids. “The Mike Modano Foundation has always been important to me,” [...]
USA Hockey announced today that former Dallas Stars center Mike Modano will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Modano will be part of a three-man class alongside longtime New Jersey Devils’ President and GM Lou Lamoriello and former player and current TV analyst Eddie Olczyk. “What a remarkable [...]
Hard work has a tendency to rub off on people. Which is a key quality in Paul Jerrard’s approach to his job as an assistant coach for the Dallas Stars. It’s what makes him one of the most respected coaches in the league. Attention to detail, preparation and communication. Jerrard brings all of it to [...]
Three years ago, the Stars decided to cut their losses after signing Sean Avery to a four-year deal. It was clear that adding him to the team was a mistake. So when the New York Rangers took Avery off Dallas’ hands through re-entry waivers in January of 2009, it was a relief. The Stars were [...]
Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk’s signing of Sheldon Souray in the off-season was seen as a shrewd move by some, a roll of the dice by others. Nieuwendyk knew he wanted to add depth throughout the lineup. He signed six free agents on July 1, including Souray. The 6-4, 233-pound defenseman is hungry to prove that [...]
We interrupt this impressive Mavericks post-season run to give you an update from the Stanley Cup Playoffs – the best tournament in professional sports Better than the NBA Playoffs? Better than the Fall Classic? Even better than the NFL? Yep. You better believe it. I admit I’m biased, but it’s the truth. The passion and [...]