The Dallas Stars are 6-0-2 in their last 8, surging into playoff position—but can they survive without Miro Heiskanen in the lineup?

Ryan and James dive into just how critical Miro is to the Stars' playoff success, analyze how his absence has affected zone exits and overall defensive structure, and debate whether Thomas Harley can carry the load.

Plus:

Sagan is back (kind of) – where does he slot in, and how ready will he be?

Logan Stankoven vs. Tom Wilson?! Yes, that happened.

The St. Louis Blues are RED HOT – can they really be first-round trouble?

Western Conference vs. Eastern Conference – why the Stars have a tougher road than anyone realizes

College Signings Breakdown – Ayrton Martino, Trey Taylor & others join the Stars' pipeline

Who Cares Segment: Our top 3 favorite smells! (Bacon supremacy confirmed)

If you're a Stars fan, or just love NHL playoff chaos, this one's for you.