Today's episode features commentary from our weekend at the cottage, Erik Karlsson talk, an exclusive interview with Graham Hinkle, looking ahead to advertisements inside the trapezoids on the ice, and more!

Highlights of today's episode include: John Tavares is dead to me (00:54) breakdown of the Stars efforts on day 1 of free agency (03:36) Valeri Nichushkin is back in Dallas and I don't know how to feel about it (04:21) is Anton Khudobin Kari Lehtonen 2.0? (07:08) Blake Comeau is drop passing his way into Dallas (09:12) future NHL Hall of Famer Roman Polak is a Dallas Star (10:17) a few fan favorites are parting ways with the Stars (11:21) my concerns with Jim Nill and his decision-making (13:58) Craig Ludwig is not returning as color commentator for the 18-19 season and why I think Razor is the best along with a re-creation of his top goal call (16:18).

Topics on today's episode include a tribute to Vinnie Paul (00:18), Texas Rangers host Dallas Stars Night (01:49), Development Camp in Frisco (03:27), 18-19 Preseason Schedule (04:38), 18-19 Regular Season Schedule and road trips (05:45), John Tavares (15:12), and probable center ice logo for the 18-19 season (18:42).

I’m really not an extroverted person, but I want to start posting more content about the Dallas Stars so I decided to launch the Crossbar Network Podcast, where I’ll talk about the Stars and NHL. Please give it a listen and let me know what you think.