HAS IT BEEN 10 YEARS?

Oh yes it has.

A decade ago the Stars and Avalanche met in the first of two epic Western Conference Finals. Tonight they'll meet as the two worst teams in the league since February 19th.

Ka-thud.

And with that sunny little informational nugget, here, for your edification, are the present situations of those who were with these two proud but currently humbled franchises 10 years ago:

Mike Modano - 1 goal scored in his last 33 games, his worst 33 game segment ever.

Jere Lehtinen - 8 goals on the season (only 46 gp due to injuries) his last one February 26th.

Darryl Sydor - 1 point from 500 for his career. He's not the offense producer he once was - that 500th point will only be his 16th this season.

Sergei Zubov - 10 games played this season, his last one on November 28th prior to having season ending hip surgery.

Joe Sakic - Might play tonight, if he does it'll be his first since November 26th. He's only played 15 games this season due to back surgery and a freak hand injury.

Milan Hejduk - 27 goals to lead team, but a far cry from 40 and he's -18 which is tied for worst amongst their forwards.

Adam Foote - currently concust and out indefinitely, he's dressed for only 42 of their first 80 games.

Moral of the story - this game takes a toll, and you can't keep father time at bay forever.