Mike Modano wants to help the Dallas Stars through some of their worst times since the franchised moved south 17 years ago. He's just not sure if it will be as a player or part owner.
The 39-year-old Stars center must first decide whether he will
retire after 21 seasons and a Stanley Cup. In the meantime, he has
gone public with his interest in joining a group that wants to buy
the team from financially troubled owner Tom Hicks.
Whatever he decides, there's work to do.
The Stars have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons for
the first time since relocating from Minnesota and 10 years after
back-to-back trips to the Stanley Cup finals.