Jeff Cogen's Letter To The Dallas Stars Fans

by Brandon Worley on Feb 4, 2010 9:30 PM CST in Dallas Stars News

Dallas Stars President Jeff Cogen has sent out a letter to Stars fans, in light of the recent release confirming reports that the team is heading towards a sale.

Here it is:

To our Dallas Stars family:

By now, you have heard the news that Hicks Sports Group has hired an investment group to advise HSG and the Dallas Stars about the possibility of a sale that could involve new minority partners or a 100 percent sale of the franchise. Joe Nieuwendyk and I want you to know that the Stars players, coaches and managers are totally focused on our goal to make the playoffs and compete for the 2010 Stanley Cup. Ownership has instructed us to do whatever is necessary to help make that happen. That’s exactly what we are doing.

We do not know the outcome of today’s announcement, but there are a few things we do know. The Dallas Stars franchise is one of the NHL’s marquis clubs, and you are one of the primary reasons for that. Your commitment and strength have helped us achieve the third best record in the NHL since 1996. We play in a great hockey building, American Airlines Center, and we truly believe that this club has been built, and is being built, in the right way.

Please know that although there may be some uncertainty as HSG’s business issues are debated, there is no ambiguity about our team’s pride and resolve to deliver excellent hockey in the coming weeks. We will keep you informed. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely yours,

Jeff Cogen

President
Dallas Stars Hockey Club

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"Ownership has instructed us to do whatever is necessary to help make that happen. That’s exactly what we are doing."

So, Does that mean the Stars will be getting a big defense-man?

Gotta have hockey!
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by terig on Feb 4, 2010 9:42 PM CST reply actions

The better question is...

Will Hicks authorize Joe to take on salary and let them spend to the cap? Of course, we know the answer is no – thusly – ownership is not allowing them to do whatever is necessary to make a cup run happen.

by jf55510 on Feb 5, 2010 12:58 AM CST up reply actions

One of the “marquis” clubs? So Have I always been writing that incorrectly (marquee) or what?

Either way, no Hicks would be FANTASTIC for Dallas.

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by jamestobrien on Feb 4, 2010 9:47 PM CST reply actions

They're a Jason Marquis club

Which isn’t saying much since he’s a journeyman pitcher.

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by Brandon Bibb on Feb 4, 2010 10:55 PM CST up reply actions

In that case,

We should wish the Stars were a “Marquis” Club. That way they’d be guaranteed to make the playoffs every year.

by Giant Space Ants on Feb 4, 2010 11:17 PM CST up reply actions

As long as they don't move I'm all for it

by rburk32981 on Feb 4, 2010 10:22 PM CST reply actions

Ummmmm

Funny. Didn’t see this in my email.

My season ticket holder email address.

The one I get email in all the time from the club.

Funny that I didn’t see that letter in my email.

Very funny.

by Brad Gardner on Feb 4, 2010 11:49 PM CST reply actions

I didn't see it either

I’m a season ticket holder as well. I was at choir practice during the game and saw this on the internet when I got home, but didn’t see it in my e-mail. I’m curious as to which “fans” got this e-mail.

by TracyJean on Feb 5, 2010 6:29 AM CST up reply actions

Maybe he's hand-signing and snail mailing all of them.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

These kinds of letters remind me of the ones my boss used to send about everything being fine and nothing is going to change, about a week before she sent the email about the $^&# hitting the fan and everything is going to change.

by Sugaa on Feb 5, 2010 9:00 AM CST up reply actions

I want a letter from Joe :-(

I must have this thing for hockey boys from Whitby with the initials JN.

by Happy Girl on Feb 5, 2010 7:59 AM CST reply actions

Could be worse...

The sale of the Dallas Stars, I believe, will be a good change.

I thank Hicks for a job well done and for helping to put together a franchise that Stars fans and the city of Dallas can all be proud of.

I can’t possibly see this team moving away from Dallas so I’m very relieved by that!

Hopefully we’ll be able to spend to cap in the coming years.

West Texas Artist

by Damien Franco on Feb 5, 2010 10:52 AM CST reply actions

Cuban Rumor

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/154430-cuban-may-buy-piece-of-stars

Says he might be interested in being a minority owner, but not the whole team.

by modano9 on Feb 5, 2010 11:50 AM CST reply actions

Hope not

By all things on ice, I hope it’s not Cuban!

by Jack Frosty on Feb 5, 2010 12:58 PM CST reply actions

Let the Stars move

I am okay if the Stars move. Hockey tickets are too expensive. Dallas is not a real hockey city. It is more of a social thing to do. Real hockey belongs up north.

by SeanDallas on Feb 5, 2010 5:08 PM CST reply actions

Bait anyone?

Supporting your local ice troll, 24/7/365

by laughs2loud on Feb 5, 2010 7:15 PM CST up reply actions

Just keeping it real, dog.

Not looking for a fish. Dallas is not hockeytown. It is a football town. The Stars give yuppies a reason to congregate and let off some steam. Let’s see how much fan support the Stars get after another season of mediocrity. A new owner is just what the doctor ordered. There some some folks in Liverpool who want to see new ownership as well…

by SeanDallas on Feb 6, 2010 8:52 AM CST up reply actions