Bob Sturm is the co-host of BaD Radio from noon-three on Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket in Dallas. He co-hosts the Dallas Stars postgame show after every home game, and of course the Dallas Stars Playoff Postgame Show. Bob agreed to take 5 questions from Stars fans on hockeybuzz.com. Here is how that transpired...

Q. What do you feel is the main reason Steve Ott has improved so much this season?

A. He has been given a consistent role. He has taken advantage of it, but you really see how important it is for a player to be given confidence and then to jump at the chance. I think it might be the story of the year. He was a guy who did not have a roster spot nailed down in my estimation, and now is an untouchable commodity on the roster.

Q. Mike Modano and Sergei Zubov: Do either play another NHL game after the 2007/2008 playoffs?

A. Absolutely. They have no plans of either going anywhere. Zubov especially is nowhere close to the end of his rope.

Q. What does Dallas need to sort out in the final weeks before the playoffs begin to give them a legit shot at the cup?

A. Zubov and they need Turco to get his head examined by the playoffs. Because in the last few weeks, he has looked like the same shaky head case that always emerges this time of year.

Q. Will Brett Hull and Les Jackson return next season as co-gm's?

A. Yes, I think so. It may depend on the success of the playoffs, but I would imagine that given the way Tom Hicks operates, if anyone pays this spring, it will be Dave Tippett.

Q. What is your personal favorite moment from covering the Stars?

A. Surely, being in the dressing room in Buffalo after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Having champagne dumped on my head and knocking Mike Keane's victory cigar out of his mouth by accident jump out at me.

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Todays game with San Jose was an interesting way to end such a random season. The Stars stood up to San Jose physically, and if they are able to meet in the 2nd round this game surely won't be forgotten. The regular season is over though, and now the real fun begins. Tomorrow you can expect a 1st round preview of #4 Anaheim vs. #5 Dallas.

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