Every year in the hockey world, the day of July 1 creates a bit of a “tunnel vision” standard for hockey fans. And somehow, this includes Dallas Stars fans as well.
In other words, July 1 is “the day” to hockey fans. And yes, it is the first day of the opening for free agency. But that’s not the point.
It’s almost like Christmas when you’re a kid. The buildup to the day is excruciating and when December 25 rolls around, the results are either exciting or disappointing. But come December 26, you could care less about the Christmas season and are already looking ahead to the next year.