Mike Davis
A certifiable hockey addict, I've been writing sports articles for over 10 years and been a diehard Dallas Stars fan for 20.
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Dallas Stars: A New Hope
October 3rd, 2013 For Dallas Stars fans, this offseason’s splashy free agent acquisitions, trades and draft picks ignited hope. Factor in a new GM and head coach, a new logo and redesigned unis, and the majority of us grew starry-eyed (OK, bad pun.) Yet when the first puck drops on the freshly-shaved sheet at the AAC, we only care about performance and...
Why Jamie Benn Is Poised For Superstardom
September 13th, 2013 For the past few years, Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn performed as arguably the team’s top skater. He possesses a seldom-seen juxtaposition of natural ability and inherent leadership. Stars fans, thirsty for a return to postseason play, point to offseason free agent signings, trade acquisitions and a new logo and uniforms as reasons...
Which Newcomer Will Have Greatest Impact On Dallas Stars?
August 17th, 2013 It didn’t take long after the final horn sounded last season before the Dallas Stars began making widespread changes. GM Jim Nill and head coach Lindy Ruff were hired. The organization unveiled a new logo and uniforms. Most importantly, the team made noise by adding several veteran free agents. The question is, which of these veterans...
Lindy Ruff Will Net Dividends for the Dallas Stars
June 24th, 2013 With the Dallas Stars’ hiring of new bench boss Lindy Ruff last Friday, the team’s probability of improvement next season just skyrocketed. Ruff will be the perfect elixir for what ails the Stars. He brings toughness, discipline and a defensively minded system to the rink, each of which the team sorely needs. Western Canadian...
Kari Lehtonen and the Stars Should Part Ways
June 20th, 2013 What, you say? Are you crazy?? Trade away Kari Lehtonen, the best player on the Dallas Stars? I’ve been accused of insanity many times, but just hear me out on this one. Clearly, the Dallas Stars are in rebuilding mode, although no front office will ever admit that (well, maybe if you’re the Florida Panthers.) So many holes...
Should the Dallas Stars hire John Tortorella?
June 12th, 2013 One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Following the New York Rangers’ quick ouster in the divisional round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, fiery head coach John Tortorella was quickly shown the door. Nothing generates confidence in a guy whose just been fired, but the Dallas Stars might be wise to pounce on...
