The Dallas Stars have made a really wise decision – they’ve chosen to free themselves of Sean Avery.  While reps for both the Stars and Avery say that the team continues to be supportive during “this critical time” for the player, they’ve elected to not put him back in the lineup after his six-game suspension is over. 
I wasn’t surprised to hear co-GM, Brett Hull, weighing in on this.  He’s been vocal about Avery in the past.  Today, Hull said: “Sean needs to focus on his own well-being while the Stars hockey team must focus on playing hockey and competing …read more

Wow.  This situation gets worse by the minute.  People are pissed and I know some people think he shouldn’t have been suspended for his actions but I’m sorry – I hope Sean Avery is done. 
I’m reading articles/blog posts where people say it’s unreasonable for Avery to have been suspended indefinitely for referring to Calgary Flames defenseman, Dion Phaneuf’s girlfriend, actress Elisha Cuthbert as “sloppy seconds.”  I’m sorry but it’s about more than that. 
He’s gotten away with so much crap over the years and this is my personal list of things that you shouldn’t do if you want …read more

WOW.  My son and I have been looking forward to the Calgary Flames versus Dallas Stars game tonight, mostly because we really like Stars goalie, Marty Turco despite the fact that the team is off to a really horrible start.
Of course, a lot of people were wondering how the league’s biggest jerk, Sean Avery (Dallas) was going to try to harrass Dion Phaneuf (Calgary) since Neufy is dating the jackass’ former girlfriend, Elisha Cuthbert.  We didn’t even have to wait for the game to start since Avery called all the press to gather round (even requesting TSN specifically) so …read more

And I mean that in the nicest way possible.  Holy crap, though.  Since Dallas Stars captain, Brendan Morrow, was placed on the injured reserve, his team has been floundering. 
I can only imagine how difficult it is for a team to lose their leader but Morrow is going to be out for the rest of the season so the Stars are going to have to just find a way to pull it together.  They are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games which, really, is so bad.  Even veteran goaltender, Marty Turco, looks shaky. 
Morrow had some things to say …read more

Oh no!  It’s looking like the Dallas Stars could lose Brendan Morrow for the rest of the season! 
The team’s captain has a torn ACL in his right knee and will need surgery to repair it.  It’s quite possible (and reasonable) for him to be sidelined for six months.  He’s expected to make a full recovery but I don’t think it will be in enough time to help his team make a push for the playoffs (even if he did make it back, what kind of shape would he be in?).
Not good.  At all.
image: TSN

TSN is reporting a presto change-o between the Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins.  Apparently, Dallas sent Philippe Boucher to the Pittsburgh while Darryl Sydor joined the Stars roster.
I was mildly surprised by the sudden swap of these veteran blueliners.  Boucher was in the final year of his contract and 3 points so far this season, while Sydor (who was also in the final year of his contract) has one goal and one assist in the 8 games he has played.
They both stood to make $2.5 million before the trade so, I assume, that won’t change.  Should be interesting to …read more

In what some people are already calling the “worst blunder of the season,” Dallas Stars goaltender, Marty Turco, basically gave the puck to San Jose Sharks captain, Patrick Marleau, allowing him to score with just 28.3 seconds left on the clock.  It really is awful and, actually, pretty surprising given the fact that Turco is known for his excellent puck handling abilities.  The game was tied up until that point so, in essence, that giveaway lost the game for the Stars.  So sad.  Watch the footage here: