Dallas writer explains why Modano 'vacations' will help Stars

In an NHL where ancient star players are chastised for selfish behavior, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News suggested this week that the Dallas Stars flip the script on Mike Modano: Forcing the 38-year-old former all-star to take "forced vacations" that will "make him hungry for the game."The reaction from his readers was rather wide-ranging, from fans playing the "prima donna" card to others praising the idea. Today, Heika reacted to the reaction, explaining that the inspiration for the "forced vacations" idea came from a recent Modano radio interview in which he flip-flopped on his future:He really, honestly sounded like he was ready to play the two remaining years of his contract when just a couple of months ago he really, honestly wasn't sure he wanted to play next season.Modano is a difficult guy to read at times, but... [read full story]