Since the Stars stayed home, I was sort of for SJ and Van in the early rounds. When they finally faced each other, I sort of sided with Van.
I sort of sided with Boston and TB. Now that they are facing each other, I am sort of on the side of TB.
If it is TB and Van, I’m not sure. I wouldn’t spend good money to buy a T-shirt of either team.
Is the NHL secretly pulling for Boston?
Because Colin Campbell’s son plays for the Bruins?
Like you, I’m a long-time Stars fan and, since they didn’t make the playoffs this year, I’ve been following the Mavericks (who won Wed. night and will go to the NBA final). Also watch every Rangers game I can, since I’m retired.
I recall a playoff series between the Stars and Devils sometime in the late 1990s. I believe it was the 7th game (but could be wrong) and it went into something like the FOURTH overtime before the Devils scored and won. That was about 2-3 am and I had to be at work at 7 am! ...I obviously wasn’t very sharp that day.
I don’t believe the Stars will likely find another franchise/hall of fame player like Modano anytime soon, so they will be also rans regarding the playoffs for quite a while.
I haven’t liked the SJ Sharks for many years, as I felt they have had many dirty players, so I’m glad to see the Canucks win and move on.