It is hard enough when the season does not go as planned. It becomes even more difficult, however, when opposing teams begin to clinch the highly coveted playoff berth status while the Dallas Stars sit on the sidelines.
Dallas had high expectations going into this season. They were expected to do a lot and be true competitors for the Stanley Cup. As we all know, things do not always go as planned and sometimes they go the exact opposite of the plan.
For that, and a few other reasons, the Stars sitting by as teams being to clinch postseason berths stings just a little more.