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In this solo episode, Ryan reacts to the Dallas Stars' first major offseason moves. Matt Duchene is staying in Dallas on a 4-year, $4.5M AAV contract, while Mason Marchment is headed to Seattle in a trade driven by cap concerns.

Topics covered:

Full reaction to Duchene's deal and why it surprised many

The emotional weight of losing Marchment and his playoff struggles

How the Stars may manage remaining cap space (Dumba buyout?)

What these moves signal about Rantanen, Johnston, and the Stars’ playoff outlook

The challenge of replacing Marchment’s and Dadonov’s combined 40 goals

Plus, a breakdown of what the Stars might do next with RFAs and potential roster moves.