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A strong playoff performance, reaching the Final Four for the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in 1999, gives the Dallas Stars high expectations heading into next season.

The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Trevor Daley to a three-year deal worth $6.9 million Wednesday afternoon.

By TRACEY MYERS The Dallas Stars' power play thrived during the first two playoff rounds against Anaheim and San Jose.Against Detroit? Not so much.

Every season has its ups and downs, and this Stars season was no different. The top 5 best and worst moments of 2007-08: Best 1. New GM .

Brad Richards said he's setting the bar very high for the Stars next season. "I think we need to have the goal of winning the Stanley Cup," Richards said, emphasizing that he felt the goal was realistic.

Henrik Zetterberg registered a goal and an assist, as Detroit secured a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since capturing the title in 2002 with a 4-1 win over Dallas at American Airlines ... via MyFOX11

“Who knows what could happen [in Game 7] Wednesday in Detroit.”

Stars center Mike Modano didn't try to camouflage the truth Sunday when asked if a team really believes it can win a best-of-seven series after falling behind 3-0. "No," Modano said, quickly. via Detnews.com

“I saw it before the game even started - the focus he had”

Marty Turco , winless in Joe Louis Arena in his NHL career and with Dallas facing elimination in the Western Conference final, kept the Stars alive Saturday. via TSN.ca

Injured Red Wing Johan Franzen has scored a franchise-record 12 goals in this year's playoffs. via CBC News

“They're going to have a huge push, we understand that totally”

Being down 3-0 in the Western Conference finals isn't even the worst part for the Dallas Stars. via KTVT Fort Worth

In trying to take the puck away from a puck-possession team such as the Detroit Red Wings, the best place to start is the faceoff circle. via Ann Arbor News

The top-seeded Detroit Red Wings will try to take a two games to none lead in the Western Conference finals tonight, when they welcome the Dallas Stars for Game 2 at Joe Louis Arena. via News Observer

Red Wings 4, Stars 1 Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood celebrates with teammate goalie Dominik Hasek after defeating the Stars in Game 1. COMMENT By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer Thursday, May 8, 2008; Page DETROIT ... via The Washington Post

“We've got two real physical guys on the back end that hunt down players and we like players that we're playing against to be a little bit nervous”

A healthy blue line gives Mike Babcock more flexibility than he had a year ago in the Western Conference finals. via Detroit News

“Everyone come playoff time wants to be in there as much as possible.”

Posted by George James Malik May 06, 2008 10:14AM The Dallas Stars are dealing with a pair significant injuries, starting with shut-down centre Stu Barnes' concussion problems: May 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram : ... via Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

The San Jose Sharks just won't go away -- and now they're going back to Dallas . via CBS SportsLine.com

Key matchup: Marty Turco vs. Evgeni Nabokov The goalies were expected to be big factors in this series, and both proved in Game 3 that they can raise their level. via Dallas Morning News

So, here's the big question as San Jose emerges by the skin of its teeth after a surprisingly difficult seven-game set with the Calgary Flames . via ESPN

SAN JOSE SHARKS GOALTENDER #20 EVGENI NABOKOV - FILE PHOTO DALLAS STARS GOALTENDER #35 MARTY TURCO - FILE PHOTO The San Jose Sharks emerged from the most physical and intense playoff series of the first round ... via Shark's page

“But he can see that there's a light at the end of the tunnel.”

Sergei Zubov had a smile on his face Wednesday. It's been a long time coming. Zubov, 37, has dealt with an injury-plagued year that stretched back to last season's playoffs. via Dallas Morning News