When you feel like the team pushes hard, but you’re staring at a 2-1 loss at home, some soul-searching may be in order.
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Through 18 games, the Stars are in a wild card spot. With some stolen points and some missed opportunities, I think it’s fair to say that’s about where this team belongs.
That still holds true, by the way, for this team healthy (if we ever see it). It’s easy to put all the good in a giant pile, gaze at it for a while, and pronounce this team Cup-ready as soon as it Can Put Everything Together.