Rare Optimism

I't is conceivable...that is to say, "it is within the realm of possibility," "it could might possibly happen," "it is not too rash to say..."

(you get the point)

That by the time the Stars play their first game after the All-Star game, they could have Bouche, Halpern, Zubov, Barnaby, Smith, and Ott back. (kind of iffy on Ott)

And now apparently the injuries are even coming from the minors, as Junior Lessard (their best offensive prospect) can't come up and play because of a nagging ankle problem or something.

How unlucky is this team?

and Modano? who knows. This is where the optimism-express gets de-railed. I'm not counting on it until Valentines day. If all the girls come out to the Red Wings game on Valentines day and Mike's not there, well....they'll be sad. That's the kind of logic you can apply to his injury, since no one knows exactly what the hell is going on with that.

Please lord get this stupid All-Star game shtick over with bc I'm tired of hearing about it