DLLS Dallas Stars Podcast

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Craig Ludwig and Sam Nestler discuss the most memorable moments from the 2025-26 Dallas Stars season… good and bad. Then, they break down all of the questions facing the Stars in 2026-27 before we head into the weekend!   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:   WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/   BUY ME...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger is very good. But, is he great? Craig Ludwig and Sam Nestler compare Oettinger to the best goalies in the NHL, talk about Casey DeSmith pushing him as a backup, and dip back into the latest Dylan Larkin to Dallas rumors…and probably Jason Robertson, too.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen is a superstar. He has been a top player in the NHL for a long time, won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, and can light up a scoresheet. But because of a late-season trade in 2025 and a lingering injury last season, we haven’t seen his full potential yet with Dallas. Which version of Rantanen will the Stars get t...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars have officially reached a new chapter in their contract saga as Robertson files for salary arbitration, adding even more uncertainty to one of the NHL's biggest offseason storylines.   The DLLS Stars crew is joined by Dallas Stars senior beat writer Mike Heika to break down what arbitration means, why negotiations have re...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   With the Dallas Stars sitting right in the middle of a championship window, can older players like Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and Matt Duchene have enough of an impact to get them there? Plus, Sam Nestler and Craig Ludwig discuss the shortened NHL preseason schedule and what the heck the Anaheim Ducks are supposed to do now.   An ALLCITY Network Production  ...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Jamie Benn is officially back with the Dallas Stars! The DLLS Stars crew is joined by Mike Heika to break down Benn's new contract, what it means for the roster, the salary cap, and Dallas' Stanley Cup hopes   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:   WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/   BUY MERCH: https:/...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard Jason Robertson has filed for arbitration, as his contract stalemate continues with the Dallas Stars. Dallas re-signed Jamie Benn, traded away Mavrik Bouruqe and Ilya Lyubushkin, and has not added other than bringing back bottom-six forward, Joel Kiviranta. Stars senior writer, Mike Heika, joins in studio to answer the question: Are the Dallas Stars good enoug...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Jason Robertson remains unsigned, and with no contract extension or trade in sight, frustration is beginning to build among Dallas Stars fans. The DLLS Stars crew breaks down the latest in the ongoing Robertson saga, discussing whether the negotiations have reached a breaking point and if fans are starting to turn on one of the franchise's biggest stars. Is...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Jamie Benn is back with the Dallas Stars, and the franchise captain isn't done chasing another Stanley Cup.   The DLLS Stars crew breaks down Benn's new contract, what it says about the Stars' offseason strategy, and how his return impacts the roster moving forward. How does the deal affect Dallas' salary cap, lineup decisions, and the team's plans for the r...

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill addressed the media yesterday as 2026 NHL Free Agency officially opened. Nill spoke about ongoing contract negotiations with Jason Robertson, trading Mavrik Bourque, damage control when a player’s name is linked in the media to a potential trade and provided a Jamie Benn update. We will play some clips and discuss what Nill had to say on Wednesday. Then, Joel Kiviranta is...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   The Dallas Stars have moved on from one of their most promising young forwards, trading Mavrik Bourque in a surprising offseason move. But why now, and what's the bigger plan?   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:   WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/   BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collec...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Zach Werenski reportedly had the chance to become a Dallas Star—but chose to stay in Columbus. The DLLS Stars crew breaks down the reported trade that would have sent Thomas Harley to the Blue Jackets in exchange for Werenski, exploring why the veteran defenseman declined the move and what it says about both organizations. The crew discusses Dallas' interest...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Approximately one hour before 2026 NHL Free Agency opened today, the Dallas Stars traded RFA forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators for two draft picks (a 2027 2nd round pick and a 2028 3rd round pick). An hour later, the free agency window officially opened and players started signing contracts all over the league....

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Breaking news shakes up the Dallas Stars' offseason as the organization trades Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators.   The DLLS Stars crew reacts live to the blockbuster move, breaking down why Dallas made the trade, what it means for the Stars' roster, salary cap, and Stanley Cup aspirations, and how this deal impacts both teams mov...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   On Monday the Dallas Stars issued qualifying offers to restricted free agents Jason Robertson, Mavrik Bourque and Arttu Hyry. They also chose not to extend qualifying offers to eight players, most of whom played for the Texas Stars, their AHL affiliate. NHL Free Agency starts tomorrow (Wednesday, July 1st), so today’s show is all about previewing that. We wi...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   The Dallas Stars have been linked with a lot of reports, speculation and rumors so far in the NHL offseason. The latest reports, if you choose to believe them, are that the Stars are considering trading Thomas Harley in order to make a play for the reigning Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets. On today’s show, we will...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   The NHL Draft delivered everything—surprise picks, blockbuster storylines, unforgettable moments, and even a cameo from Justin Bieber. Now that the dust has settled, the DLLS Stars crew is breaking down everything that mattered.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:   WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   The NHL Draft has come and gone, but one of the biggest offseason storylines remains unresolved: Jason Robertson is still without a new contract, and the trade rumors refuse to die. The DLLS Stars crew breaks down where things stand between Robertson and the Dallas Stars, why a deal still hasn't been reached, and what the prolonged silence could mean for the...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   The 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York has been completed and, in spite of all the noise leading up to the event, RFA forward Jason Robertson is still a member of the Dallas Stars (for now). On today’s show, we will recap the 2026 Draft, looking at the big names taken in the first round and then what the Stars did with their picks on Day 2 (today), si...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Teams are getting ready for the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, which will be held tonight at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The Dallas Stars do not have a first round pick this year, thanks to the Mikko Rantanen trade, but that hasn’t stopped them being in all the headlines as their RFA contract negotiations with Jason Robertson continue to d...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   NHL Network host EJ Hradek joins the DLLS Stars crew to discuss one of the biggest questions facing the Dallas Stars this offseason: What does the future hold for Jason Robertson?   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:   WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/   BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/co...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos reported on Tuesday that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has selected the Dallas Stars as his preferred “destination of choice” after he requested a trade back at the beginning of June. Three weeks ago, we spent a good chunk of time talking about whether Larkin to Dallas made any sense and how it might work with the financials...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Former Dallas Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock joins the DLLS Stars crew to compare today's Stars team to the championship-caliber groups he coached during his time in Dallas.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:   WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/   BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collecti...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Craig Ludwig and Sam Nestler are joined by NHL Network host EJ Hradek, as the boys further discuss the Brady Tkachuk trade, Dallas Stars’ Jason Robertson and Mavrik Bourque’s contract status, Mike Babcock, Bruce Cassidy, EJ’s time in Dallas, and other big NHL moves!   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THING...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   There was a blockbuster trade in the NHL on Sunday, as the Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, and older brother Matthew Tkachuk, in exchange for three first round draft picks (two in 2026, one [conditional] in 2029) and a 2027 second round pick. Rumors then started swirling that with a gaping hole on their top line, and lot...