Dallas Stars Icon Mike Modano has publically expressed a desire to be a part of the new ownership group of the Dallas Stars. He has connected a potential buyer to Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban. According to Cuban, “I would only be a minority investor; it only makes sense to increase my interest in the AAC through a minor ownership of the Stars.” Modano’s stake in the club would probably be financially limited and more for him to serve as an Ambassador (like current Vice President of Fun, Brett Hull).

Modano has said in the past that he wanted to have some ties to the game of hockey after he retires and definitely would make Dallas his permanent home. David McDavid looks to be the top candidate for the Stars. His failed attempt at buying the Atlanta Thrashers, Atlanta Hawks and Phillips Arena only makes him a more viable candidate for the Stars. McDavid has publically stated that he had daily conversations with Hicks about the Rangers but failed to make it to the final 3. It was only a matter of time once the completion of the sale of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club by Dallas Stars Hockey Owner Tom Hicks that it would become official that Hicks would also be selling his NHL Franchise.

Hicks has hand cuffed first year GM Joe Niewendyk with a limited player budget that is 26th in a league of 30 at $10-$12 million below the salary cap. We only hope that the new ownership sees our original vision and keeps Jeff Cogen driving the Stars Success Ship!