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The day-of pricing tip on Gametime is real. I got lower bowl seats for $35 each for a Thursday night game against Nashville. Sellers would rather get something than nothing.

Jamie Benn as captain for over a decade deserves recognition. The Art Ross season in 2015 was magical — he won the scoring title on the last day of the regular season. Clutch.

Modano at number 1 is unchallengeable. 561 goals, 20 seasons, the face of hockey in Texas. Nobody else is even in the conversation for the top spot.

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.

Colorado games at AAC still hit different. The crowd is louder, the intensity is higher, and there is a respect for the history of the matchup that newer rivalries do not have.

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 3-on-3 overtime in the regular season is the most exciting 5 minutes in sports. Wide open ice, constant scoring chances, and the shootout if it stays tied. Perfect for new fans.

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.

The ALDS Game 3 start saved the season. Down 2-0, facing elimination, and Eovaldi delivered 7 innings of dominance.

Combining multiple spring training games makes the trip incredible. Surprise Saturday, Scottsdale Sunday, Tempe Monday.

Matchup-based bullpen usage over fixed roles is the analytics revolution in action. Get the best arm for the most important at-bat, regardless of inning.

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

Cost-controlled players for 6 years is the economic engine of every successful MLB franchise. You need cheap, homegrown talent around the expensive stars.

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.

FIP of 4.41 on the primary setup man while the ERA is 3.92 means regression is coming. He is getting lucky with balls in play.

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.

The blackout situation is insane in 2026. I live in Dallas, I want to watch my team, and I cannot legally stream them without a cable subscription to a specific channel. MLB is leaving money on the table.

FanGraphs probability at 58% is in the "buy" range for me. Anything above 50% means the math says you are more likely to make the playoffs than not. Add the pitcher and push for it.