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The top-6 winger addition is exactly what this team needed. Another legitimate scoring threat means opposing teams cannot focus their entire defensive scheme on one line. The first-round pick cost hurts but you have to pay to win.

My son plays youth hockey at StarCenter Frisco. The level of play has improved dramatically even in the 5 years since he started. These kids are getting legitimate development and some will play college hockey.

$120-160 for a family of 4 at a professional sporting event is the best deal in DFW entertainment. You cannot take a family to a movie and dinner for that price. And the Stars game is a way better experience.

Miro Heiskanen is going to be the best defenseman in franchise history when it is all said and done. He is 26 and already one of the top 10 defensemen in the NHL. The ceiling is Norris Trophy.

Sergei Zubov being in the Hall of Fame was long overdue. His skating ability at 6-1, 200 pounds was mesmerizing. He could carry the puck through an entire team and make it look effortless.

The starter-backup split in record is alarming. 32-14-2 with the starter vs. 10-11-5 with the backup. That is a 15-point gap in winning percentage. If the starter gets hurt in the playoffs, the season is over.

The physical play in those late-1990s series would get half the players suspended under today is rules. It was a different era. And it was glorious.

The upcoming free agency decisions are going to be painful. There are players on this team that fans love who simply cannot be re-signed under the cap. That is the reality of the hard cap.

The STARS chant during the anthem is one of the best traditions in professional sports. Visitors are always caught off guard by it. The entire building screaming in unison before the game even starts sets the tone.

Defensive depth being thin is concerning. In the NHL, you need 6-7 defensemen you can trust, and the pipeline only has one reliable prospect beyond the current NHL roster.

The fact that he stayed in Dallas after retirement tells you everything. He could have gone anywhere. He chose Texas. He IS Dallas Stars hockey.

561 goals as an American. That record has stood for over a decade and nobody is close to breaking it. The combination of speed, skill, and longevity was remarkable.

Modano does not get enough credit for his 1999 playoff performance. 23 points in 23 games while being the primary defensive assignment for every opposing team. He was the engine.

The goal was good. Hull had possession before entering the crease. The rule was poorly written and the NHL made the correct interpretation. Buffalo fans need to let it go after 27 years.

The $25-45 price range for upper deck is the best value in DFW sports. For the price of parking at AT&T Stadium, you can get a legitimate Stars ticket AND a beer.

Third period collapses have cost us at least 5 wins this season. You cannot blow leads in the third period in the playoffs. That is how you get eliminated in round 1.

Fastball going from 96.2 to 97.8 in the postseason is the adrenaline factor. He threw harder when it mattered more.

The autograph tip is legit. My kids got signatures from 5 players last March. Players are relaxed and willing in spring training.

The pitch design work adding 300 RPM to a slider is tangible impact that justifies the analytics investment. That is a real, measurable improvement.

I miss the old stadium. The quirks, the wind, the September sunsets behind the third base line. The new one is better but soulless.

The academy upgrades are important. English language classes and nutrition programs help 16-year-olds transition from their home countries.

Seager at -4 OAA is concerning but not surprising. He is 32 playing the most demanding position. The move to third base needs to happen soon.

The deadline acquisition for the sinker-slider guy was a smart move. 58% ground ball rate means he is inducing weak contact.

Kenny Rogers perfect game is the deep cut. Only 23 perfect games in MLB history and one of them belongs to the Rangers. That night at the old ballpark was magical.

Nolan Ryan\'s 7th no-hitter is the answer for any fan over 45. A 44-year-old throwing a no-hitter. It was physically impossible and he did it anyway. Peak Nolan Ryan.

105.3 The Fan radio broadcasts are excellent. The radio team is genuinely good at painting a picture. Sometimes I prefer radio to TV because the call is more engaging.