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Joe Nieuwendyk

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2011

    At Long Last, It's Official: Dallas Stars Have New Owner (Gaglardi) And Old President (Lites)

    Welcome back, Jim Lites.​As expected Tom Gaglardi was awarded ownership of the Dallas Stars in a Delaware bankruptcy court this morning; and, as expected, the Canadian has brought back the great Jim Lites, the one-time team president and CEO moved in '07 to run Hicks Sports Marketing Group, poor f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Mike Modano to Retire a Dallas Star As Club Signs Him to a One-Day Farewell Contract

    Courtesy the Dallas StarsMike Modano and Willa Ford upon No. 9's departure from Dallas last year​Yesterday, upon the occasion of Mike Modano's retirement announcement, several Friends of Unfair Park asked if the Dallas Stars would sign him to a short-lived contract so the single-season Detroit Red ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2011

    The Luck of the Puck

    Courtesy the Dallas StarsMike Modano and Willa Ford upon No. 9's departure from Dallas last year​Yesterday, upon the occasion of Mike Modano's retirement announcement, several Friends of Unfair Park asked if the Dallas Stars would sign him to a short-lived contract so the single-season Detroit Red ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    At Last, Mike Modano to Retire

    Photo by Patrick MichelsMike Modano and Willa Ford at our music awards two years ago​In April 2010, Mike Modano told us he wasn't sure if he was ready to retire. He sure felt like it, he said: "At this point, on this day, I can make the decision: I'm done." But, of course, he wasn't: After a tear- ... More >>

  • News

    July 21, 2011

    The Seventh Annual 50 Most Powerful People in Metroplex Sports

    Sorry, Cubes, but that goofy German just leapfrogged you.

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    Ed-die's Bet-ter ... Clap-Clap-CLAPCLAPCLAP!

    We've seen the Rangers in the World Series and the Mavs win the NBA Finals, and on Tuesday I was reminded just how great a Stanley Cup run can be when former Stars' goalie Ed Belfour and current GM Joe Nieuwendyk were elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. They'll officially be in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    The Champion of Championships: Where Does the Mavs' Title Rank?

    ​Great. But is it the greatest? When Dirk Nowitzki accessorized his lefty layup in the final minute with private tears of joy and accomplishment last Sunday night in Miami, the Dallas Mavericks symbolically threw Don Carter's 10-gallon hat in the ring. After years of sheepishly having B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2011

    Stars Fire Coach Marc Crawford For ... Underachieving?

    ​Not that we care too much, considering the Mavericks are on the verge of the playoffs and the Rangers are in panic mode, but I'm not exactly sure why the Dallas Stars fired head coach Marc Crawford yesterday. Did the Stars underachieve in 2010-11? They amassed 95 points and were i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    The Dallas Stars Need a New Head Coach

    ​There's a 3 p.m. presser scheduled with local media members. Till then, this and only this is all the Dallas Stars' front office has to say about the immediate adios of head coach Marc Crawford, who yet again couldn't get his team to the post-season:Head Coach Marc Crawford Relieved Of His Coachi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2011

    Stars Keep Brad Richards, and their Playoff Hopes

    ​The Dallas Stars have been falling, from the top of the NHL's Western Conference down to eighth place. But as yesterday's trade deadline came and went without any deals, the message is clear: The Stars aren't giving up. It's not only a bold move. It's the right move. Leading scorer and ... More >>

  • News

    February 17, 2011

    Texas Rangers Spring Training Clouded with Awkward Spat with Iconic Captain Michael Young.

    ​The Dallas Stars have been falling, from the top of the NHL's Western Conference down to eighth place. But as yesterday's trade deadline came and went without any deals, the message is clear: The Stars aren't giving up. It's not only a bold move. It's the right move. Leading scorer and ... More >>

  • News

    January 20, 2011

    The Dallas Stars are struggling to be noticed- despite a winning record.

    ​The Dallas Stars have been falling, from the top of the NHL's Western Conference down to eighth place. But as yesterday's trade deadline came and went without any deals, the message is clear: The Stars aren't giving up. It's not only a bold move. It's the right move. Leading scorer and ... More >>

  • News

    July 29, 2010

    Fab 50: Half A Hundred Power Brokers Who Shape Our Local Sports Scene.

    ​The Dallas Stars have been falling, from the top of the NHL's Western Conference down to eighth place. But as yesterday's trade deadline came and went without any deals, the message is clear: The Stars aren't giving up. It's not only a bold move. It's the right move. Leading scorer and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    The Dallas Stars Settle It: Mike Modano Will Not Be Offered a Contract For Next Season

    ​When I spoke with Mike Modano in April, he didn't know what the future held -- if he would be retiring following the season, if he'd move into ownership or if he'd come back and play one final season with the Stars or, God forbid, someone else. But he was clear about one thing: He wanted the deci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Falling Stars

    ​The Dallas Stars cleared out their lockers yesterday. They long ago vacated our minds. Once upon a time Stars games were Dallas' see-and-be-scene. The hockey team won. The bold and beautiful watched. Even as recently as two springs ago we were staying up late and digging in hard for Dallas' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2010

    Mo's Last Go? The Dallas Stars Are Done and Mike Modano Ain't Far Behind.

    Without Mo around, we're going to have find more excuses to gawk at Mrs. Mo.​This was supposed to be a frenzied hockey year in Dallas. New coach (Marc Crawford), new GM (Joe Nieuwendyk) and renewed optimism. But let's face it, the season got off to a slow start in October and now the Stars ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2010

    Hey, What Happened to Hockey?

    ​I still have a puck from the first Dallas Stars game, played at Reunion Arena on Oct. 5, 1993. Went to the game with Troy Aikman and I remember going into the locker room and meeting Mike Modano and seeing lots of hot women in the crowd and thinking "Whoa, ice is cool." Then along came Ken H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Tom Hicks Confirms: Yes, He's Considering Selling the Dallas Stars After All

    ​It took a while, but Lisa LeMaster just sent a statement addressing The Hockey News's report that Tom Hicks, fresh off closing a deal to sell the Texas Rangers, is also looking for someone to either invest in the team or take the Dallas Stars off his hands altogether. In short: The report was rig ... More >>

  • Music

    July 30, 2009

    LehtMoJoe Lets It Ride For His Debut CD Release Show

    ​It took a while, but Lisa LeMaster just sent a statement addressing The Hockey News's report that Tom Hicks, fresh off closing a deal to sell the Texas Rangers, is also looking for someone to either invest in the team or take the Dallas Stars off his hands altogether. In short: The report was rig ... More >>

  • News

    July 16, 2009

    It's time for the Dallas Observer’s annual list of the 50 Most Powerful People in Metroplex Sports. Cool.

    ​It took a while, but Lisa LeMaster just sent a statement addressing The Hockey News's report that Tom Hicks, fresh off closing a deal to sell the Texas Rangers, is also looking for someone to either invest in the team or take the Dallas Stars off his hands altogether. In short: The report was rig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    Shooting Star

    No doubt the man who once held the Cup now calls the shots.So I'm gone a week and two major coaching deals? Ron Washington: In. Dave Tippett: Out. How can that be? I'll get to Wash later this week, but I'm still trying to figure out new Stars' GM Joe Nieuwendyk's decision to replace the likea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2009

    Dallas Stars Downsize, Upgrade?

    On second thought, two heads aren't better than one.Since two girlfriends = one problem, the Dallas Stars have abruptly ended their dual general managers experiement. Out: Brett Hull/Les Jackson. In: Joe Nieuwendyk. Strange as it is to be talking hockey in June - unless, of course, you l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2007

    Ssssh, All-Star Game Sleeping

    On second thought, two heads aren't better than one.Since two girlfriends = one problem, the Dallas Stars have abruptly ended their dual general managers experiement. Out: Brett Hull/Les Jackson. In: Joe Nieuwendyk. Strange as it is to be talking hockey in June - unless, of course, you l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2006

    Rock Out With Your Hitchcock Out

    On second thought, two heads aren't better than one.Since two girlfriends = one problem, the Dallas Stars have abruptly ended their dual general managers experiement. Out: Brett Hull/Les Jackson. In: Joe Nieuwendyk. Strange as it is to be talking hockey in June - unless, of course, you l ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 12, 2001

    Crunch Time

    Admit it. You were worried about the Stars. And now you're not.

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    September 24, 1998
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    May 28, 1998

    Shooting Stars

    Is this season a bust if Dallas doesn't win the Stanley Cup (or just beat Detroit)?

  • Culture

    February 5, 1998

    Stealing home

    Tom Hicks bought a baseball team, but he'll own an empire

  • Culture

    January 29, 1998

    Center ice

    Stars coach Ken Hitchcock takes one for the team

  • Culture

    November 27, 1997

    Pucking great

    Mike Modano has finally become the hockey player he always wanted to be

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