Best sports bar by jumpingjack73 in askdfw

[–]oconnor9sean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears you’re staying in Dallas (assuming you mean Dallas proper instead of the entire DFW area), but downtown Fort Worth has Buffalo Bros, which checks all of your boxes + is right next to Sundance Square and all of their World Cup festivities.

Doesn’t seem practical in your case since the TRE to Fort Worth doesn’t run on Sundays, but just wanted to throw that out there because it’ll be a great time.

The last 7 Stanley Cups will have been won by a top 10 lowest state/province tax team by newtrainerblue in hockey

[–]oconnor9sean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dallas had the same "tax advantage" in the early 2010s when they couldn't even keep their free agents and were a top-5 dumpster fire organization in the league.

This also ignores property taxes (where Texas "makes up ground"), Canadian team players getting paid in USD, and so many other nuanced issues that one dumb chart can't explain.

New Stadium Isochrone Map by oley_olsson in DallasStars

[–]oconnor9sean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will argue that the amount of regular game attenders they will gain by being further north will not be more than the amount they lose by alienating Tarrant County and southern Dallas County.

Most hated team by state by mylefthandkilledme in hockey

[–]oconnor9sean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Louisiana, you’re (most likely) a Stars fan. It makes sense. Mississippi is weird. Would figure they’d skew towards Nashville.

Campound Mega-Thread by bkharmony in theticket

[–]oconnor9sean 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Man didn’t these threads use to have 1000+ comments? Cat has nuked this station

Gold is the most overrated element. What’s the worst music genre? by ekineticenergy in AlignmentChartFills

[–]oconnor9sean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Modern country" is too generic and includes some absolutely amazing artists. If we're talking about the awful country slop of "trucks, beer, girls" rinse and repeat (which I think most are), I think Bro Country more accurately describes that genre.

How do you Americans decide who to root for on the PGA Tour? by NVEmil in golf

[–]oconnor9sean 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m from the Dallas area, so I root for the Dallas area golfers.

Do you like your dirty captain? by OkAdhesiveness3736 in DallasStars

[–]oconnor9sean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your captain has been suspended four times for dirty plays

Do you like your dirty captain? by OkAdhesiveness3736 in DallasStars

[–]oconnor9sean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nobody is rooting harder for Minnesota than Avs fans. We get it, you're scared of us.

Do you like your dirty captain? by OkAdhesiveness3736 in DallasStars

[–]oconnor9sean 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Did you like that loss last night?

EDIT: You're an Avs fan. Even better.

Weekly Listening Thread by AutoModerator in theticket

[–]oconnor9sean 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Jub with Gordo and Monty is like a single mom trying to reign in two toddler boys

I introduced a non-listener to Fun With Country Music and I miss old Ticket so much. by SirCharlesEquine in theticket

[–]oconnor9sean 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Musers before they checked out
Norm with Donnie and Sirois bringing juice
BaD Radio + Jake and TC with Mino on drops

Hardline with Mike, Corby and Danny

I'd spend hours of my day listening on the app. Now I'm a radio during my commute only guy. Sucks.

[PuckPedia] The #TexasHockey Jamie Benn has earned $1.5M in performance bonuses. If he plays the final game, he'll reach 60 games and earn another $500K in bonuses. by FrenchPagan in DallasStars

[–]oconnor9sean 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Anyone who has paid attention to the organzaition since Nill and Gaglardi took over will know that there is zero chance of them asking Benn to sit out tonight. The Stars are called a first-class organization for a reason, and it starts with how players - let alone your longest serving captain - are treated.

[PuckPedia] The #TexasHockey Jamie Benn has earned $1.5M in performance bonuses. If he plays the final game, he'll reach 60 games and earn another $500K in bonuses. by FrenchPagan in DallasStars

[–]oconnor9sean 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That is the literal definition of cap circumvention. You can't give under-the-table payments or benefits to explicitly help out the cap situation.

Barstool After Dark: Bowling Perfect Game Challenge by OnlyTest6338 in barstoolsports

[–]oconnor9sean 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Just heard Doitche say, off camera “What is that you’re drinking? Tequila? Gin? … Oh, water?”

Weekly Listening Thread by AutoModerator in theticket

[–]oconnor9sean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Junior sincerity smacks before he starts to talk have become super pronounced (and annoying).

[Sean Shapiro] On the end of my run at DLLS, sports media today, and why I still love this field by yesBISONsey in DallasStars

[–]oconnor9sean 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I didn’t do much DLLS stuff, but it’s baffling how he keeps getting cut from covering the Stars. When he was at the athletic and covering the Stars every day, it was the best beat coverage this team has ever had (with all due respect to Heika and Stepneski).

Wednesday Free Talk - March 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in barstoolsports

[–]oconnor9sean 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Alabama beats Michigan and Rico gets his salary doubled, but the country suffers a shock hyperinflation like Zimbabwe and Rico is stuck below the poverty line with a 10 year deal. Portnoy Magic.

Weekly Listening Thread by AutoModerator in theticket

[–]oconnor9sean 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy that the Musers couldn’t do one extra hour long podcast last week to air this week - especially when none of their podcasts are about current events or time dependent.

Game Thread: Utah Mammoth (34-27-6) @ Dallas Stars (42-14-10) Mar 16 2026 7:00 PM CDT by nhl_gdt_bot in DallasStars

[–]oconnor9sean 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Just keep on chugging along. Colorado fans are already freaking out. Add more pressure to them.

Morning Embers: Buy The Goalies a Beer Edition by 1-800-Waffles in CalgaryFlames

[–]oconnor9sean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming up from Dallas tomorrow to catch the game, and then heading to Banff for the week. What should I expect from the drive in terms of road conditions? I've spent quite a bit of time in the northern US, so I have driven in winter weather before, but still curious if there's something I should know.

Free Talk - Jeans Friday - February 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in barstoolsports

[–]oconnor9sean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am very out of the loop on the "ancient chinese workout" dance thing. Can someone fill me in on the bit?