The Dallas Stars announce the signing of a huge piece of the roster today in history
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On this day in history, the Dallas Stars made a franchise-defining move by re-signing their all-time great, Mike Modano, to a long-term deal, and the ripple effects are still felt today.
It was August 5, 2005, and the Stars made the decision to keep their legendary forward in Dallas with a five-year contract extension.
At the time, Modano was coming off another strong season and was already the club's all-time leader in goals, assists, and points.
The deal was worth $17.5 million over five years and was widely seen as a win for both sides.
More importantly, it showed that Dallas was committed to stability, leadership, and loyalty.
«We're thrilled to keep Mike in a Stars uniform,»
team management said in the announcement shared through Stars historical archives on Facebook. «He's more than a great player-he's the heart of this franchise.»
Why Mike Modano's 2005 re-signing still matters for Dallas Stars history
Modano was drafted first overall by the Minnesota North Stars in 1988 and followed the team to Dallas when it relocated in 1993.
By 2005, he had become the face of hockey in Texas.
His decision to stay, despite testing free agency and receiving offers from other clubs, said everything about his bond with the city and the fanbase.
I believe that commitment helped define a culture that still drives the team today.
He went on to finish his Dallas career with over 1,400 games played and remains the highest-scoring American-born player in NHL history.
The deal signed on this day wasn't just about keeping a player.
It was about cementing an identity.
And even now, 20 years later, Modano's name is still proudly echoed in the halls of the American Airlines Center.
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