On this July 23rd episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan, Chris, and James hand out final season grades for the Dallas Stars’ entire defense corps and goaltending tandem. Is Miro Heiskanen still the Stars’ best D-man? Has Thomas Harley already passed him? And is Lian Bichsel a legitimate top-four option heading into next season?

We also grade Ilya Lyubushkin’s value, remember the Matt Dumba misfire, and assess why Esa Lindell continues to be the Stars’ quiet cornerstone. Plus, Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith get their final report cards.

Other topics include:

-Toby Petersen named head coach of the Texas Stars

-Joe Nieuwendyk and Ralph Strangis inducted into the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame

-Can Harley and Miro both hit 70 points?

-Should Otter start fewer games in 2025–2026?

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Recorded July 7th, 2025

What’s it like being a Dallas Stars fan from Finland for three decades? In this global edition of Stars Fan Stories, Ryan talks with Jussi—a loyal Stars fan since the ‘90s—about everything from Jere Lehtinen's legacy to Joel Kiviranta’s Game 7 magic.

Jussi shares:

His origin story of fandom (thanks to NHL ‘94 and Jarkko Varvio)

Favorite players like Jokinen, Miettinen, and others

Heartbreaking playoff memories and Finnish pride

Honest thoughts on Glenn Gulutzan’s return and the state of the team

Why Miro Heiskanen and Mikko Rantanen are Finland’s finest exports

If you love hockey history, player development, or just want to hear how Stars fandom transcends borders, this is your episode.

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Ryan and Chris hand out final grades for every Dallas Stars forward in the 2024–25 season — and let’s just say some of these report cards got messy. From Mikko Rantanen’s playoff heroics to Matt Duchene’s postseason disappearance, the guys break down who showed up, who didn’t, and what it all means heading into 2025–26.

Other hot topics:

Is Jason Robertson really worth $12M per year?

Why Rope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston still haven’t unlocked their full potential

Jim Nill’s cleanup of the Dumba deal — smart move or expensive mistake?

Stars’ insane 2025–26 schedule breakdown

The Sam Steel Top 6 experiment (???)

Plus, Granlund nostalgia, Jamie Benn's regression, and a brief Stars Fan Stories shoutout.

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Recorded June 26th, 2025

In this episode of Stars Fan Stories, Ryan sits down with Matthew Franke, a lifelong Dallas Stars fan whose love for the team began with NHL video games and took shape through unforgettable moments—from minor league brawls in Corpus Christi to playoff highs and heartbreaks at the AAC.

Matthew recounts:

His Game 7 experience vs. the Kraken

Why Mark Stone tops his irrational hatred list

And the time he met Otter, Robo, Wyatt Johnston, Marty Turco, and Mike Modano

This episode is full of laughs, memories, and raw fan emotion. Whether you’ve been a Stars fan since the '99 Cup or just hopped on during the Hintz era, this one’s for you.

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Ryan and James tackle two glaring holes in the Dallas Stars’ current lineup: the second line left wing and the number four defenseman. With departures like Marchment and Dadonov, the Stars face major questions going into next season. Can internal options, among others, like Wyatt Johnston, Mavrik Bourque, Sam Steel, and Nils Lundkvist step up? Or are we asking too much?

We also debate if Thomas Harley could command a bigger contract than Miro Heiskanen, and we touch on Gavin McKenna’s shocking $700K NIL deal with Penn State—and what that means for the future of college and junior hockey development.

All that and more, including some spicy optimism and cautious skepticism.

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Recorded June 27, 2025

Tee Haynes isn’t your typical Dallas Stars fan. Born in Australia, living in Vancouver, and never having set foot in Texas, Tee somehow became a diehard Stars supporter thanks to NHL ‘99 and one fateful trip to a hockey jersey shop. In this week’s Stars Fan Stories, Ryan sits down with Tee to hear about his international hockey journey, his Olympic work in Vancouver, and what it’s like being a Stars fan surrounded by Canucks.

Tee opens up about:

His favorite Stars from the Cup era and today

What Jamie Benn means to him

The Western Conference Final experience in Edmonton

How Aussie grit meets Texas hockey loyalty

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The Dallas Stars introduced Glen Gulutzan as their new head coach, and his press conference delivered a clear vision: collaboration, flexibility, and a ramp-up in physicality. Ryan and James break down Gulutzan’s comments, what they reveal about the coaching staff, and how this shift might reshape the team’s playoff readiness.

Then they dive into NHL free agency news, from Mitch Marner’s blockbuster move to Vegas to Florida’s miracle re-signings and a handful of eyebrow-raising deals. The episode wraps with a look at under-the-radar risers (like Utah and Anaheim) and which Central Division teams might fall off.

🎧 In the premiere episode of this offseason's Stars’ Fan Stories series, we chat with Ryan Gardner — an airline pilot, model airplane collector, TikTok creator, and a proud member of the Starcastic Remarks’ Who Cares Club.

Gardner shares how he went from casually watching hockey to becoming a season ticket holder who lives and breathes Stars hockey. From 2020’s Bubble magic to Game 7 nerves, Ryan reflects on what this team means to him and why he believes the Dallas Stars are the heartbeat of DFW sports.

Inside this episode:

How the 2020 playoff run ignited his passion

Favorite players past and present (spoiler: Wyatt Johnston)

Why the AAC is unlike any other sports venue

The power of community, and what being a Stars fan truly means

A heartfelt message to the Dallas Stars team

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Glen Gulutzan is officially the Dallas Stars’ new head coach… again. Radek Faksa is back on a much cheaper deal. And free agency? It was more of a fizzle than a frenzy. Ryan and Chris break down what Jim Nill’s quiet July 1st tells us about the team’s direction — and whether this coaching staff can take the Stars to the next level.

In this episode:

Also: a passionate defense of Lyubushkin, the long-awaited return of “acknowledge the tribal chief,” and early predictions on the Stars’ top-six pairings.

A heartfelt shout-out to young Stars fan Mason Tutt and the whole Tutt family. Please consider supporting his family’s GoFundMe during his battle with leukemia by clicking the link here.

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan, Chris, and James go full offseason mode with a deep dive into the Mitch Marner-to-Dallas rumors — could it really happen? And if so, would Jason Robertson have to go the other way?

The guys also discuss the latest in the Stars’ coaching search, why Glen Gulutzan feels like a step backward, and what to make of Steve Spott’s departure. They evaluate Jim Nill’s latest cap-saving moves with the re-signings of Nils Lundkvist and Mavrik Bourque, and offer thoughts on Marchment’s exit.

Other highlights:

What Marner’s contract could look like

Why Rasmus Andersson and Aaron Ekblad also don’t make sense

Is Jamie Benn at risk of being poached in free agency?

Who should be Dallas’ #4 defenseman next season?

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