Here are the records for all dallas teams in action:
Cowboys: 4-3
next game: Tampa Bay in Dallas
Stars: 2-3-1 (5 pts, second place in division)
next game: Wednesday at New Jersey
Mavs: Preseason.
First game: October 30th Houston at Dallas
Now that thats over with. I wanna talk about the slow start the Stars got off to this year. A couple of brutal losses, and a heartbreaker in overtime had Dallas drop significantly in the early season rankings. From 3rd, to 23rd (Im sure its changed after beating the Rangers). Much could be said as to why the Stars started off so poorly - Turco's play, defensive struggles and too many penalties, but one stat will solidfy the answer.
Prior to Mondays game in New York, the Dallas Stars gave up the 3rd least amount of shots in the entire NHL, but gave up the most goals. Its kind of decieving because it makes it look like Turco is all at fault. Yes, he didnt play nearly as well as he could, but the defense was non-existent in those games. Many people are already jumping on the "dump Turco" band wagon, which happens on a yearly basis, but as soon as the Stars get big wins when they need them, Turco is a God. Once again, Dallas should be known as the capital for fair-weather fans. As hard as it is to say, especially with the Stars, but half the audience are business men who couldnt give a #### about the team. Its just "an event" to goto. And once the Stars look bad, they start #### talking. There is no consistency with some Dallas organizations. As a matter of fact, the only one that has been an iconic sports teams known throughout the world would be the Cowboys. The blue Star automatically registers as the Dallas Cowboys, where as the Dallas Stars and Mavericks have longed for changing logos as well as the Identity of the teams. Example:
before After
some failed attempt... really the 2nd generation jersey
and the current jersey.
Real franchises, real teams do not change logos, and do not change jerseys. Do you see the New York Yankees switching every year? How about the Detroit Red Wings? How about the Dallas Cowboys? If any of these teams changed their logos, or jerseys, the city would riot. Some Dallas teams just cant seem to make up their minds. Personally, I like the new ones, and hope they stick to them for a long time (Stars). As for the Mavericks, I do not seeing this logo as the long term Mavs logo. Im sure itll be changed in another 20 years or so.
After attending the Dallas Stars game last night, I began to wonder about MIke Modano. When will his time be up? Who will replace him as the face of the franchise? Will Modano be a part of the organization when he retires? But then I started to think more along the lines of his accomplishments with the Stars franchise over all these years.
We all know he is the all time American goal scorer and points leader (assists and goals), but does this make him one of Americas BEST athletes? OR does he STILL float under the radar of big name superstars in other sports?
When I think of American Athletes, certain names come to mind, especially olympians like Michael Phelps or Michael Johnson. But when I put names of American athletes who compete on an anual basis in an American league, names more like Kobe, and Jordan come to mind. Why is it that Americas all time goal scorer gets no credit? Jeremy Roanik is in 2nd place in the catagory, and hardly anyone in Texas knows who he is!
Especially in Texas, fans are more familiar with the Emmitt Smiths, the Troy Aikmans, and the Jason Kidds. For some reason, hockey isnt a factor for American sports viewers. IN FACT, the hockey segments on ESPN are always considered as a joke! Poor Barry Melrose isnt even the hockey specialst any more because of all the flack he gets for being a hockey expert! This is shameful! Mike Modano deserves more credit. As an American, as a member of the NHL for 20 years, and for still flying high leading the Dallas Stars in points this season again! One more Cup for his place in international history! Not just American...
Anyways, off the Zeppelin for bit. I havent been active with my blog or with commenting on the website, and I'm kinda dissapointed in it. Right as things were starting to become solid, I go out and move in with my girlfriend. Sorry guys, but the sporting world had to pause for like 2 days. But now, here we are! So much still going on in the NFL, MLB playoffs and NHL regular season.
Sporting News Magazine did an article this month on the stars acqusition of Sean Avery. They go into detail about his first trip to Dallas, and his travels to a Childrens Hospital in the area. There was alot of speculation about Sean Avery before this article, but now that most of Dallas has gotten to know him a little better, there seems like there is confusion. Acdcording to the article, Sean Avery is an avid fashion follower, and actually interned with a fashion company during the playoffs last season. This is crazy! He's a hard nosed, in your face kinda hockey player, a guys the sport has been dying for, and also a softy who likes accesories. Sources say that he has already begun to tease players on the Stars for their fashion "fo-pahs", and even took two of the players to a fashion show (Ribeiro and Richards I believe) . I honestly think its insany awesome that a guy who can wave his stick in front of Brodeur's face in the middle of a playoff game has other interests way outside the realm of hockey. I think hockey needs more personalities like his.
Sean Avery was commenting on ESPN today about how the comissioner of the NHL does a terrible job marketing the league. When the reporter asked him if he could do a better job, Avery responded, "Yes, I could single-handedly do a better job at marketing the NHL". I LOVE IT! I love his carisma and his attitude and I think the Stars will shine even brighter with him on the roster!
