On a sunny Thursday in Dallas that is starting to feel like a "hockey funeral," the media is turning their oft-hockey-blind eye to the little Stars and their real-life action hero, Mike Modano, who might (maybe, could be, possibly, conceivably, perhaps) be playing his last game in Texas tonight.

At this "hockey-funeral" I will be drinking heavily, much like I'd encourage people to do at my own funeral, and sports-crying in the fetal position. (I bought an extra seat so I can spread out on the floor a bit)

Kidding aside, to help you celebrate his potential last game in Dallas (don't cry), here's a roundup of some tributes and commentaries. If you find another good one, post it in the comments and I'll get it on the list.

Here is the master list...

• Iron man beat writer/columnist Mike Heika gets a little sentimental
• Mike's Mom wants one more year out of him [ESPN]
• Dallas Basketball's Mike Fisher has a shocking Modano admission.
• Tim Collishaw shares a Modano memory
• The Dallas Observer reports about Mike and it has nothing to do with Wayne Gretzky this time.
• Mac Engel of the Star Telegram pleads Modano's case.
• Twin-Cities.com previews Mike's final game in Minnesota.
• Unfair Park talks to the man himself in a nice interview
• Bob Sturm weighs in on #9
• NHL.com with Modano memories
• The Vancouver Sun parlays Mike's final days into a story about the upcoming draft.
• RealGM
• SLAM! Sports.
• From the Rink "End of an Era"

And a series of tributes at Defending Big D:

• Mike Modano vs. Anaheim: Two to Go For Number Nine

• Mike Modano vs. Chicago: Three to Go For Number Nine

• Mike Modano Vs. St. Louis: Four to Go For Number Nine

• Five To Go For Number Nine: Modano's Last Days? (vs. Edmonton)

• And one for Marty Turco as well.
• Razor on Marty Turco