The Dallas stars stomp all over the sabers in a 8-3 win. New GM Paul Macchia has taken over making the lines from current coach Dave Tippett, and re uinted the sedin twins. "Were happy that we can play together again, when split up, I was not giving my 100%. They dont call us twins for no reason you know" says Daniel. Henrik was not around the room to comment on being reunited with his brother.
Brad Richards was also recently named the teams new Captain. "Its an honour a new GM comes into our locker room and names me the team leader. I know he expects alot from me not only on the ice, but also to keep a positive and winning attitude in the locker room". Richards scored 2 goals in the stars big win against the sabers, and is showing signs of being the man to carry the team with Alfredsson by his side.
With the stars several points out of a playoff spot, GM Macchia expects nothing but a playoff birth. " I was hired to get this team in the playoffs. If the fans expect me to have a fire sale and load up on picks, then i suggest you find a new team to cheer for, maybe the senators or the wild who will sit at the basement of their conferences the rest of the season, or better yet...the leafs. "
With about half the season to go, there is sitll plenty of time for the stars to make a push. The only question many critics have is could they play consistant hockey the rest of the way. Only time will tell to see if the stars are contenders or pretenders.
John Lu, Tsn, Dallas