DALLAS — I have two requests for the hostess at Moxie’s Grill & Bar.



I need a table with a good view of a television, and I need that television to show the Dallas Stars game against the Winnipeg Jets.



“The Stars are playing today?”



It’s a rare Sunday afternoon game, so it makes sense that every single TV in the restaurant is turned to the NFL wild-card playoff game between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.



“I think we should be able to do that, if you have a seat we can see if they’ll change one of the TVs,” the hostess said.



Trying to be polite as possible, I inform her that I understand the status football holds here in Dallas, but if they can’t change at least one TV I’ll have to quickly find another place that will put the hockey game on TV.



Putting it this way adds some urgency to my request, and by the time I’m seated at a table in the bar area,...