Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually.  As such, we are delighted to present our pre-2025/26 revision of our top 50 Dallas Stars.

As for all of our top 50 players in hockey, we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Hockey League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, Dallas advanced to their third consecutive Western Conference Final, but the results have all been the same with a third-round exit.  The loaded team did not generate a new entrant on the Top 50, but there were multiple elevations based on last year.

As always, we present our top five, which remain unchanged. 

1. Mike Modano
2. Sergei Zubov
3. Jamie Benn
4. Marty Turco
5. Tyler Seguin

You can find the entire list here.

Notably, within the top five, active players Jamie Benn remained at number three, and Tyler Seguin also held the number five spot.

Defenseman Miro Heiskanen went up three spots to #22.

Left Wing Jason Robertson climbed nine spots to #26.

Defenseman Esa Lindell advanced four spots to #29.

Left Wing Roope Hintz reached #37 from #34. 

Goalie Jake Oettinger went from #50 to #42.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

The NFL kicked off less than a month ago and it is still early to say which franchises are going to compete in the playoffs, come January. However, we have already seen some really good teams and can make some predictions based on these first exits. Suggestions and advice are already available on which teams to bet on to reach the final stages of the competition. Will your team make it to the playoffs? Just see the odds here to check if your favorite franchise is believed to be among the possible contenders for the title or whether it is better to wait for next year. In this league, winning windows open and close pretty quickly, so the true supporter never loses hope, even during the darkest seasons.

The favourites in the NFC

The National Football Conference hosts the undefeated world champions, and frontrunner favourites, Philadelphia Eagles. They won the Super Bowl last February and are moving towards another meaningful season. They won all their three games in the early stages of this season, often  by sheer luck, but showed poise, determination and grit. 

The Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams are another two very good franchises. LA is coached by an offensive genius like Sean McVay, and won a Super Bowl in 2022, while Green Bay is a young team that became extremely talented some weeks ago, after the signing of arguably the best linebacker in the league, Micah Parsons.

There are also the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders to consider. Washington began the season with an injury to his young superstar, the quarterback Jayden Daniels, but his backup, Marcus Mariota, showed he can win whenever he’s called up to compete. The Lions had some problems in week 1, when they missed their offensive and defensive coordinators, who moved away to becoming head coaches elsewhere, but then found their moxy and dominated in week 2, while defeating the mighty Baltimore Ravens in week 3.

AFC contenders

Let’s switch conferences and check who the favourites are in the American. The first franchise to nominate are the Buffalo Bills. The Atlantic powerhouse can count on the reigning MVP, Josh Allen, a couple of offensive playmakers like James Cook and Keon Coleman, a solid defence and, obviously, a pretty easy schedule which puts them against good franchises only from November onwards. Buffalo can clinch the playoffs by Halloween and then focus only on achieving the top AFC seed.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens were among the absolute favourites to make the playoffs, during the offseason, but they are sitting at an ugly record of 1-2 and will face each other in Week 4. It means that one of these two franchises will be 1-3 at the end of September. WIth that record, the chances of entering the playoffs are slim. We are talking about two rosters full of talent and extremely well coached, but they are not winning right now.

From what we are seeing at the moment, the best AFC team plays in Los Angeles. The Chargers are displaying a formidable defence, a great quarterback and several playmakers all over the field: Keenan Allen, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston are a great receiver core; Omarion Hampton can run heavily and Asante Samuel is a shutdown corner, on defence. If you add their QB Justin Herbert to the mix, you don’t need much more to be a top contender in a loaded AFC.

It is more than possible that some players from these franchises will end up in Canton’s Hall of Fame. In that case, we will cover their story, before they receive the iconic golden jacket, on our pages. So keep in mind to regularly check our website.

Some casino games have earned legendary status through decades of popularity and innovation. These games changed how people think about gambling entertainment and set standards that modern titles still follow.

From classic slot machine games to revolutionary table games, certain titles deserve recognition for their lasting impact. Many of these games influenced entire generations of players and developers. Their contributions to casino culture make them worthy of Hall of Fame consideration.

Classic Slot Machine Legends

The Liberty Bell slot machine launched the entire slot industry in 1895. Charles Fey's invention used three spinning reels and automatic payouts. This simple design became the template for millions of slot machines worldwide.

Bally's Money Honey introduced electromechanical features in 1963. The game offered the first bottomless hopper and automatic payouts up to 500 coins. Players could finally win big jackpots without waiting for attendants.

Revolutionary Features:

• Automatic payout systems
• Multi-line betting options
• Progressive jackpot networks
• Bonus round mechanics

Table Game Innovations

Blackjack earned its place through perfect mathematical balance. The game offers skilled players real chances to beat the house edge. Card counting strategies made blackjack famous in popular culture and movies.

Craps brings unmatched excitement to casino floors worldwide. The social aspect creates energy that live music events and other entertainment venues try to replicate. Multiple betting options keep players engaged for hours at a time.

Roulette combines elegance with straightforward gameplay that appeals to players of all skill levels. The spinning wheel creates suspense that no other casino game matches.

Video Poker Pioneers

Jacks or Better became the foundation for all video poker games. The 1979 release combined poker strategy with the convenience of a slot machine. Players could make decisions that affected their chances of winning.

Deuces Wild added wild card excitement to video poker. The game created new strategies and higher payout possibilities. Skilled players found ways to achieve positive expected returns with perfect play.

Video Poker Milestones:

• First skill-based slot games
• Player decision impact
• Strategy chart development
• Tournament format creation

Progressive Jackpot Giants

Megabucks changed slot gaming forever with linked progressive jackpots. Multiple casinos connected their machines to create million-dollar prizes. The first jackpot winner received over one million dollars in 1987.

Wheel of Fortune slots brought the excitement of the TV show to casino floors. The familiar theme attracted players who had never tried slot machines before. Bonus wheels created interactive gameplay that kept players engaged.

Modern Digital Innovations

Gonzo's Quest revolutionized slot gaming with cascading reels. Winning symbols disappeared and new ones dropped down for additional chances. The avalanche feature has become a standard in modern slot design.

Book of Ra created the explorer theme that hundreds of games copied. The expanding symbol bonus round influenced countless slot developers. The game remains popular across multiple global casino markets.

Digital Game Features:

• Cascading reel mechanics
• Expanding wild symbols
• Multi-level bonus rounds
• Interactive storylines

Live Dealer Game Evolution

Evolution Gaming transformed online casino gaming with live dealer technology. Real dealers streaming from professional studios brought authenticity to digital gaming. Online players could conveniently interact with dealers and other players in real-time.

Dream Catcher introduced game show elements to live casino gaming. The money wheel concept created exciting new gameplay possibilities. Television production values raised the bar for online casino entertainment.

Cultural Impact Recognition

These legendary casino games have had a profound influence on popular culture, extending far beyond the gambling venues themselves. Movies often featured blackjack card counting and poker tournaments. Slot machine sounds became recognizable audio signatures worldwide.

Game shows adopted casino game formats for television entertainment. The crossover appeal helped legitimize casino gaming in mainstream culture.

Cultural Influence Areas:

• Hollywood movie plots
• Television game shows
• Mobile app gaming
• Social media content

Conclusion

These casino games earned their legendary status through innovation, popularity, and lasting cultural impact. They set standards that modern game developers still follow today in both land-based and online casinos.

Their influence extends far beyond gambling into entertainment, technology, and popular culture. Each game contributed something unique that changed how people experience casino entertainment forever.

These titles deserve recognition in any hall of fame that celebrates gaming innovation and cultural significance.

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually.  As such, we are delighted to present our pre-2025/26 revision of our top 50 Colorado Avalanche.

As for all of our top 50 players in hockey, we look at the following: 

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Hockey League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the loaded Avalanche team cruised into the playoffs but was eliminated in the first round.  There were no new entrants but multiple elevations..

As always, we present our top five, which remain unchanged. 

1. Joe Sakic
2. Nathan MacKinnon
3. Peter Forsberg
4. Michel Goulet
5. Peter Stastny

You can find the entire list here.

Nathan MacKinnon, who was fourth in Hart voting last year, was #2 last year, and still has years to go to overtake Joe Sakic.

Mikko Rantanen, who was shockingly traded to Carolina (and then to Dallas) was not able to advance past #8.

Two-time and defending Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar, moved from #12 to #10.

Defenseman Devon Toews went up six spots to #24.

Another Defenseman, Samuel Girard, climbed two rungs to #34.

Right Wing Valeri Nichuskin went up three spots to #37.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.