On the cusp of their first preseason game of the 2018-19 season, The Dallas Stars are oozing positive vibes. A new coach, a new rookie phenom, and a new Tyler Seguin contract all undergird a firestorm of anticipation for this year, which will almost certainly not end up being disappointing like last year...or the year before that. No, really—this one might be different, we think!*
*desperately hope
Autumn may be just around the corner, but September always feels like spring for hockey fans. New hopes abound, all driven by the promise of a different outcome for 30 teams or the same for one.