Dallas Stars 2007 Discussion

Mike · October 9th, 2007, 08:16 AM

While I am not into hockey that much, I wanted to get some feedback from you true hockey fans and get your thoughts on the Dallas Stars, since the season has already started

Is Mike Modano too old?

They don't seem to be starting off that well but I would welcome any feedback!
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BtownJay · October 9th, 2007, 08:40 AM

They are tough to figure out. I picked them to make the playoffs, but a lot of "experts" i'm seeing are saying they are going to have a down year. They may not have done enough in the offseason to make them much better than they were last season. But they have Turco in net, and he could keep them in a lot of games, as long as their defense doesn't give up on him.

Rusty27 · October 9th, 2007, 08:42 AM

Yep,Turco will get them to the playoffs where it's one and done.....typical year.

klicks · October 9th, 2007, 05:45 PM

I partially concur with Jay and Rusty - Turco MIGHT be enough to have them squeak into a playoff spot but I don't think they will. Even if they do squeak in I can't see them getting out of round 1 because they don't have much outside of goaltending. And Mike - yes, Modano is getting too old, at least to be an offensive leader. Besides Turco, they're strengths are Zubov, Hagman, Lehtinen and maybe Morrow. Not striking too much fear into anyone with that lineup. To be fair, they play sound defensive hockey, and play to win 2-1 type hockey games. Their overall team discipline is their biggest strength, combined with Turco's netminding prowess. I got them pegged for 10th in the west for what it's worth. Depends if the Oilers and LA play above expectations or not.

NICKinDALLAS · October 9th, 2007, 11:32 PM

Morrow maybe a strength?? I'd say, if healthy, that he is more of a threat than Mo and that's not a knock on Mo. Morrow is clearly the future of the team. Remember, Turco had 3 playoff shutouts last year. If the offense heats up, this team could go far.

Mike · October 10th, 2007, 08:13 AM

I know that Modano has been with this team for along time, shoot since they moved here or before (correct me if I am wrong) but I would think that the Stars would think it maybe time to go in a younger direction > kinda like the SF Giants are

BtownJay · October 10th, 2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKinDALLAS

Morrow maybe a strength?? I'd say, if healthy, that he is more of a threat than Mo and that's not a knock on Mo. Morrow is clearly the future of the team. Remember, Turco had 3 playoff shutouts last year. If the offense heats up, this team could go far.

Morrow the future of the team? I feel very bad for all Dallas fans if thats the case. The guys career high in goals is 25. Not to mention he's not much of a passer and is always giving the other teams a powerplay. He's not a bad player, but he's a 2nd liner at best.

klicks · October 11th, 2007, 11:29 AM

I think you have hit the proverbial nail on the head there Jay - Dallas really doesn't have anyone who's better than a second liner now. From what I have seen, they have not done anything to replace Modano's offence which is now waning. With all due respect to Modano - he just can't produce like he use to, and I'm not suggesting he doesn't belong on the team becuase he does, but they have done nothing to to deal with the fact that he is on the downhill side of this career. Team defence is good and goaltending is excellent, but they basically cannot score goals; and they'll need to against the better teams. But I'm just repeating myself.

klicks · January 18th, 2008, 03:30 PM

Thought I'd give this a bump.
I had the Stars pegged for 10th in the west when we responded to Mike's post - they currently sit 5th but the points are close and they could climb or drop pretty quickly- I'm betting on drop.
I sure didn't foresee the season Ribeiro is having, but am going to pat myself on the back for projecting decent seasons for Zubov and Hagman. Nick sure called Morrow right (I'll give myself a half-score for my call on him) - we were all right about Modano slowing down, but that was too obvious. My call on Lehtinen was pretty good I think, except for the injury - but he's just shy of a point a game.
Surprising thing, to me anyway, is that Turco is not playing great by his standards - but the team was doing well anyway, at least until recently. They have been sliding for the past while.

Rusty27 · January 18th, 2008, 03:35 PM

I say this this year as I do every year. One and done in the playoffs.

klicks · January 18th, 2008, 03:37 PM

and you'll be right again this year Rusty, assuming they hold on to make the playoffs.

BtownBeers · January 18th, 2008, 03:45 PM

This team bores the shit out of me...i can't seem to stomach even one game of theirs. Same old same old for this team ok throughout make the playoffs and go nowhere...as others have alluded to already.

October 9th, 2007, 08:16 AM	#1
Mike MFIC ™ Join Date: 07-08-2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 10,862 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Dallas Stars 2007 Discussion While I am not into hockey that much, I wanted to get some feedback from you true hockey fans and get your thoughts on the Dallas Stars, since the season has already started Is Mike Modano too old? They don't seem to be starting off that well but I would welcome any feedback! Full Article

October 9th, 2007, 08:42 AM	#3
Rusty27 Good ol' Rocky Top;Rocky Top,Tennessee Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,472 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Yep,Turco will get them to the playoffs where it's one and done.....typical year. __________________

October 9th, 2007, 11:32 PM	#5
NICKinDALLAS Registered Opinionated Smartass Join Date: 11-25-2004 Location: Um, really? Posts: 2,794 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Morrow maybe a strength?? I'd say, if healthy, that he is more of a threat than Mo and that's not a knock on Mo. Morrow is clearly the future of the team. Remember, Turco had 3 playoff shutouts last year. If the offense heats up, this team could go far. __________________ "Humanity is a parade of fools, and I am at the front, twirling a baton."

January 18th, 2008, 03:30 PM	#9
klicks head up, stick down, elbows out Join Date: 07-04-2005 Posts: 1,385 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Thought I'd give this a bump. I had the Stars pegged for 10th in the west when we responded to Mike's post - they currently sit 5th but the points are close and they could climb or drop pretty quickly- I'm betting on drop. I sure didn't foresee the season Ribeiro is having, but am going to pat myself on the back for projecting decent seasons for Zubov and Hagman. Nick sure called Morrow right (I'll give myself a half-score for my call on him) - we were all right about Modano slowing down, but that was too obvious. My call on Lehtinen was pretty good I think, except for the injury - but he's just shy of a point a game. Surprising thing, to me anyway, is that Turco is not playing great by his standards - but the team was doing well anyway, at least until recently. They have been sliding for the past while. __________________ Save the NHL, run Buttman out

January 18th, 2008, 03:35 PM	#10
Rusty27 Good ol' Rocky Top;Rocky Top,Tennessee Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,472 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	I say this this year as I do every year. One and done in the playoffs. __________________

October 9th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#4
klicks head up, stick down, elbows out Join Date: 07-04-2005 Posts: 1,385 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	I partially concur with Jay and Rusty - Turco MIGHT be enough to have them squeak into a playoff spot but I don't think they will. Even if they do squeak in I can't see them getting out of round 1 because they don't have much outside of goaltending. And Mike - yes, Modano is getting too old, at least to be an offensive leader. Besides Turco, they're strengths are Zubov, Hagman, Lehtinen and maybe Morrow. Not striking too much fear into anyone with that lineup. To be fair, they play sound defensive hockey, and play to win 2-1 type hockey games. Their overall team discipline is their biggest strength, combined with Turco's netminding prowess. I got them pegged for 10th in the west for what it's worth. Depends if the Oilers and LA play above expectations or not.

October 10th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#6
Mike MFIC ™ Join Date: 07-08-2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 10,862 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	I know that Modano has been with this team for along time, shoot since they moved here or before (correct me if I am wrong) but I would think that the Stars would think it maybe time to go in a younger direction > kinda like the SF Giants are

October 11th, 2007, 11:29 AM	#8
klicks head up, stick down, elbows out Join Date: 07-04-2005 Posts: 1,385 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	I think you have hit the proverbial nail on the head there Jay - Dallas really doesn't have anyone who's better than a second liner now. From what I have seen, they have not done anything to replace Modano's offence which is now waning. With all due respect to Modano - he just can't produce like he use to, and I'm not suggesting he doesn't belong on the team becuase he does, but they have done nothing to to deal with the fact that he is on the downhill side of this career. Team defence is good and goaltending is excellent, but they basically cannot score goals; and they'll need to against the better teams. But I'm just repeating myself.

January 18th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#11
klicks head up, stick down, elbows out Join Date: 07-04-2005 Posts: 1,385 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	and you'll be right again this year Rusty, assuming they hold on to make the playoffs. __________________ Save the NHL, run Buttman out

January 18th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#12
BtownBeers Skull Fucker Wannabeeee! Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 23,918 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	This team bores the shit out of me...i can't seem to stomach even one game of theirs. Same old same old for this team ok throughout make the playoffs and go nowhere...as others have alluded to already. __________________ As someone who has been on both ends of a loaded weapon I can only wish you well in your idealized little vision of what the world should be; I will continue to deal the world as it really is. -BaldBil