Stars Preview

Usually I avoid posting previews on team blog's, but Rich did a really good job so I figured I'd share with Stars fans:

What can you say?  The Stars’ 2008/09 was an unmitigated disaster.  After taking the Detroit Red Wings to six games in the Western Conference Final in 2007/08, the Stars came into last season with expectations of a Stanley Cup run.  Well, let’s just say that did not exactly happen.  In fact, the opposite occurred, as the season was a disaster from day one.  The acquisition of Sean Avery back-fired mightily, Marty Turco had a poor season and the team lost Brendan Morrow to injury for the majority of the season.

Looking forward to this season, expectations have been curbed in Texas.  Out is the the GM combination of Brett Hull and Les Jackson, and in is former Stars center Joe Nieuwendyk.  When Nieuwendyk was hired, he considered his options and then fired coach Dave Tippett and replaced him with the fiery Marc Crawford.  So, the changes off the ice this summer were actually more impactful than the moves that affected the on-ice product.

Without further ado, let’s examine the Stars’ on-ice product and see what is in store for Dallas fans in 2009/10.

For a complete look at Rich's Dallas preview, click here.

Agree or disagree with Rich? Anything missing?