Franchise Players

As a Stars fan, we've got a fair share of what I consider franchise players. Obviously, there's Mike Modano, who has spent all of his 18 year career with the Stars (first in Minnesota, then in Dallas). He may not be the player he once was - Modano's no spring chicken at 38 years old - but he's still an incredibly valuable part of the team. I always love watching him skate - his speed is so impressive, my friends and I have coined the term "Modano Jersey", which is when a player is skating so fast that his jersey flaps around behind him like Superman's cape. This past season, he broke records for an American-born player, and don't think for a moment that I didn't cry. more...