1992–93 Minnesota North Stars season  The 1992–93 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 26th and final season of the franchise in Minnesota. The team finished in fifth place in the Norris Division, with 82 points (three behind St. Louis), missing the playoffs. Four North Stars (Russ Courtnall, Ulf Dahlen, Dave Gagner and Mike Modano) reached the 30-goal plateau. Bobby Smith retired after the season. "Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes"   "Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes" "Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average" In 1993, amid further attendance woes and bitter personal controversy, North Stars owner Norm Green obtained permission to move the team to the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas, where they were renamed, 'specifically', the Stars. The NHL, to quell the controversy, 'promised' to the fans of Minnesota to return in the future with a new franchise.