We are doing two weeks of showcasing rivals, and instead of looking at existing division rivals, we are going to look a few seasons into the future as the Arizona Coyotes prepare to join the Central Division. Today we look at the Dallas Stars.
Reason for the rivalry: Desert battle.
The Arizona Coyotes weren’t the first team to move to the desert, the Minnesota North Stars relocated to Dallas in 1993. Dallas isn’t as close as Vegas, but the two cities are fairly close, making Dallas a good choice for a regional rival.