The Dallas Stars have had some nut-kick losses this season.
Last night's 4-3 bruiser against Anaheim may be the worst.
Teemu Selanne -- who has to be 800 years old by now -- scored with six seconds left in the game sending the game into an extra period. Cam Fowler netted the game winner.
It was the Stars' fourth overtime loss in March alone. I haven't seen the stat yet that adds up how many times the Stars have surrended a lead in the third period. It has to be in the 20s by now.
Defending Big D has already started shovelling the dirt on the casket, and for good reason. They take everyone to task, especially noting the coach and leadership in the lockerroom.
I will say this: The Stars have had one good run since Brendan Morrow took over as "leader". It's no real statement about him. I love Morrow. However, Modano was the best player on some pretty good teams, but he was never the "captain" material we wanted him to be. Morrow may be a nice player with the same problem.
Who is the leader here? There's no Sergei Zubov or Mike Modano. There are no consistent grinders. Injuries up and down the roster are an issue. I honestly don't know where you start.
It helps getting an owner. This team hasn't spent significant money in free agency in years. Their best player -- Brad Richards -- is about to walk after the Stars are unable to sign him.
However, the season isn't over. Yet. The Stars have nine games and, as of this moment, they are two points out of the fifth seed. Anything could happen. Maybe they goof off and make the playoffs. Maybe they don't. This current team doesn't seem to have the stomach for the fight.
Nine games. Let's check back when the final horn is sounded.
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