There is a certain phenomenon that exists in the hockey world, and more specifically, within the Central Division. Dallas Stars fans everywhere have reported strange, mirage-like sightings that take them by surprise and often result in symptoms such as elevated heart rate, inability to control outbursts of emotion (most often of the loud variety), and a sudden onset rush of pride followed immediately by cynicism and fear.
I’m talking, of course, about the Dallas Stars’ presto-change-o brand new team overnight effect, of which there has been a drastic upswing in documented cases as of late. But the most interesting thing about this phenomenon is that it occurs at the most unlikely of times.