As a Stars fan, we've got a fair share of what I consider franchise players. Obviously, there's Mike Modano, who has spent all of his 18 year career with the Stars (first in Minnesota, then in Dallas). He may not be the player he once was - Modano's no spring chicken at 38 years old - but he's still an incredibly valuable part of the team. I always love watching him skate - his speed is so impressi...

Pittsburgh really seems to have a soft spot for franchise players. Lemieux played his entire career in Pittsburgh. The rumor of having Jagr back to play this upcoming season stirred up many emotions among Pens fans.You can mention all the football greats that have enjoyed calling Pittsburgh home too - Jerome Bettis, Heinz Ward come to mind first. Maybe it's our blue collar nature and the work hard/...

What is a franchise player, really?This is an important question to the current New York Rangers, a team which saw a complete overhaul in personnel over this off season. I'm personally at a loss. I can't even begin to predict, I'm mostly just confused and overwhelmed by the mass amount of change. There are a few Rangers from my childhood I can point to and call true "franchise" players. Mike Ritche...

The definition of a "franchise player" depends on who you ask.Many say it's the skilled player, the leader, the all around good guy who plays like a champion and saves the world in his spare time. But we don't really have that guy in Minnesota.From many Minnesotans' point of view, the Wild's franchise player is star Marian Gaborik: scorer of 5 goals in one game, winner of the 2003 fastest skater co...

Sorry it's late! I had a big event at work today that took a lot of prepping.1.) What's the worst sunburn you've ever had, and where did you get it? (place, not body part)2.) What is your favorite wash (colour) of jeans?3.) Do you like to eat meals, or sort of graze as you go along?4.) Do you think it's sketchy to Facebook stalk people?5.) What is the ultimate breakfast food?>...