A Spacial Enigma

Many things in the universe are still a mystery to the worlds greatest astronomers; the big bang, the constant expansion of the universe and the ominous black holes. For hockey experts, this year's mystery is the Dallas Stars.

For a team that kept all integral pieces of their conference finalist squad to be where the Stars are now is... Horawfull (thanks Charles Barkley for the spelling on that one). This Stars team is dwelling in the basement of the Western Conference. And things just keep getting worse - the multiple injuries, the swirling trade rumours and the tuberculosis that is, Sean Avery.

Now, I don't want to get into it with Avery (who has been suspended indefinitely by the league), but I will simply say that every day I wake up, I hope Sean Avery is done with the Dallas Stars, and even the NHL.

It's clear that the Stars' problems have been anything and everything. Marty Turco is statistically taking the brunt of the beating, but is being saved by his stellar reputation - with reason.

Dave Tippet is taking the blame for these mounting loses and he's not pulling any punches, calling out almost every player on the team and receiving little to no results. The one bright spot has to be Loui Eriksson with 11 goals on the season, this Swede is a beauty and should be recognized for his play.

As dark as the day will be when the Stars fire Head Coach Tippet, I feel as though it could happen soon. The personality clashes with Brett Hull have been downplayed, nonetheless I feel as though the conflicting cultures have been a main issue with the Stars. I fear that Tippet will be the one who becomes the fall guy, and not Hull.

This team, without their captain for the season, is having an identity crisis. It needs a leader to step up, now.


Most would look to former captain Mike Modano, however, I feel as though his leadership has been cast aside when his C was stripped and now someone else must fill the void.



The team needs Marty Turco.

He is an extremely capable leader and has always been a class act. It's gut check time in Dallas. They need someone that can lead them with discipline and put a stop to this Sean-foolery. Turco needs to stand up in that dressing room and lead them out to victory, and it all starts tonight in Calgary.

In the words of Rage Against The Machine - what better place than here, what better time than now.