First off, Macek was waived, and Jardine was given a "five-game contract allowing the Mavericks to start the season with 20 players on the roster" since he has a two-way contract with the Mavs affiliate in Chicago.
Also, the Mavericks opened up with a win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Hogg and Mahovsky picked up goals, so thanks for nothing McGrane. Effinger had 29 saves, and the Mavs were 0-4 on the powerplay. If the season ended today, the Mavericks would share the title with three other teams. Think about that...
Here are some season previews for your perusal:
