Will Forsberg Become a Star?

Yes, the Forsberg talks have begun and everyone is freaking out trying to decide how the aging NHL center gone-free agent would fit into our lines. However, is it really time to start thinking about it?

Peter Forsberg is one of the most talked about unrestricted free agents in recent times. He is known for being an elite center, voted 3 times as leagues "Best Center", but now he's known for being another aging player that would sit out at least half as many games as he was on the ice.

No, he's not the scorer the fans are demanding. No, he's not the solution to all our problems. Yes, he's probably going to ask for more than he should earn this year. Yes, we've gone through this in the past, can anyone say Eric Lindros? Would it be the worst thing in the world? No. Would it be the best, no; but there are not THAT many options right now without making some trades. I guess we could trade Smitty, or even Stephan after his amazing performance against the Blackhawks this weekend, at least someone showed up to play. We could probably trade some of our wings, or even, god forbid, Boucher (please don't).

Or, we could gage the interest level of a certain elite center who is on his way out of the NHL, just like 19 other teams have reported doing, and just see the temperature of the water. Is that really such a bad thing? I think not.

Will Forsberg become a Star here in Dallas? Anything is possible, but, again, I think not.

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Black, Green, White and Pink?

The Stars' 5-1 win over the Kings Wednesday night was met with mixed emotions - Not over game play, points or even Smitty's "bruised arm"; it was because many fans, and players, were remembering loved ones who have fought for their lives against cancer. Wednesday night marked the Stars' celebration of 10 years with Hockey Fights Cancer. The Stars, along with the Susan G Komen foundation, asked fans to "Pink Out" to show their support of the cause, and they did spectacularly.

Throughout the American Airlines Center there were patches of pink: the audio booth of Ralph and Razor, the ice girls, random patches of 2 to 20 in the stands, and 50-something in section 332 where the Fanatics went all out! Surrounded by pink streamers, pink glow sticks and 3 giant sheets with ribbons painted on each and wearing gray "Team Komen" shirts with pink ribbons on them, pink hair and the occasional bit of pink face paint, the Fanatics showed support for the Susan G Komen Foundation and Hockey Fights Cancer; they even attempted a chant of "Hockey - Fights - Cancer", though that one was harder to hear than normal.

This was not only a celebration of support, however, as the Stars presented Shelby Dabney of Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer a check for $10,000. Also, Philippe Boucher autographed pink Stars hats which were sold for $30 each, of which all proceeds were donated towards Hockey Fights Cancer. When all was said in done, the Stars could not have planned a better evening of remembrance for those who have fought and a celebration of support for cancer research.

Thank you Stars - Thank you Susan G Komen Foundation - Thank You Hockey Fights Cancer