Tag: Dallas Stars

NHL Free Agency: Could Parise & Suter Set a New Trend for Free Agents?

July 10, 2012 Comments
NHL Free Agency: Could Parise & Suter Set a New Trend for Free Agents?

“Whether it’s a lower pressure environment or a place to cement a legacy of their own, places like Carolina, Dallas, and Minnesota have to be given kudos for making themselves into attractive destinations to these types of players. In an age where big media markets hold all the power in terms of attracting a national [...]

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Jamie Benn – A Superstar is Born

June 6, 2012 Comments
Jamie Benn – A Superstar is Born

When I went to watch the visiting Kelowna Rockets play the Vancouver Giants during the 2007-08 WHL season, I was excited at the opportunity to see two of the top draft-eligible defensemen for 2008 – Tyler Myers and Luke Schenn. It was impossible to miss either of them on the ice – Myers, a 6-7 [...]

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Tom Gaglardi and the Rebirth of the Dallas Stars

May 21, 2012 Comments
Tom Gaglardi and the Rebirth of the Dallas Stars

One commonality among successful professional sports organizations is strong ownership. Take a look at the most respected and well-regarded teams in the major sports, and a loyal and dedicated owner or ownership group is not far behind. The Los Angeles Lakers have won 10 NBA titles since Jerry Buss bought the team in 1979. Robert [...]

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