Well, at least a few guys got the memo.
After doing nothing at the trade deadline Monday, the Stars were told that management had belief the group inside the room could get the job done and that the final 20 games would be a test of their fortitude.
They took a baby step in the right direction Tuesday in a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames.
It wasn't quite the dominating performance coaches would have liked to see, but Ben Bishop had a fantastic night in goal, Devin Shore gave a glimpse of the scoring depth the team will need down the stretch, and the special teams had a positive outcome on the night.