Frustration can be a baffling emotion. Just ask the Dallas Stars.
Just one year ago, the Stars were stuck in the midst of a six-game losing skid. Their playoff hopes had shrunk from “near guarantee” to “possible at best” and they had spent two weeks outside of the win column.
With each loss on that long road trip, the frustration slowly began to build. Their problems seemed obvious, but a proper fix never arose. Injuries continued to slowly suffocate the team’s hopes and abilities. And as the losses built on top of each other, Dallas simply succumbed to the pressure.