As the days tick off of August, and the hockey world rises from its slumber, early projections for the coming season are starting to hit the airwaves. The Dallas Stars are emerging as a popular pick to win the Central Division, win the Western Conference, win the Stanley Cup, and outdo their point total from last season.
The last time Dallas was this favored in the national media picture was the year after the Stars charged their way to the top of the regular season Western Conference standings before imploding in the second round versus the St.