DLLS Dallas Stars Podcast

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Former Dallas Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock joins the DLLS Stars crew for a memorable conversation filled with stories, hockey insight, and plenty of laughs.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:   WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/   BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/dlls-locker...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   The Edmonton Oilers made one of the most controversial hires in recent NHL history, bringing Mike Babcock behind the bench despite years of baggage, criticism, and questions surrounding his coaching methods.   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   Today is the 27th anniversary of the Dallas Stars 2-1 triple overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of the 1999 Stanley Cup Final, clinching the Stars first Stanley Cup championship. We will celebrate the occasion by welcoming former Stars head coach, Ken Hitchcock, who helped guide the team on that title run, and then returned for a cameo in 2017-18...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   The Stanley Cup has been awarded and the 2026 NHL Entry Draft is just over one week away. Several offseason trades have happened in the last few days, Vegas and Toronto announced new head coaches, Utah and Washington announced contract extensions for their head coaches and the Golden Knights (sort of) allowed a team to speak to Bruce Cassidy. And the NHL jus...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Nate Bastian joins the DLLS Stars crew for an honest look back at his season, discussing the challenges of limited playing time and the mindset required to stay ready when opportunities arise.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:   WEBSITE: http://allDLLS.com/   BUY MERCH: https://store.allcityn...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Nate Bastian joins the DLLS Stars crew to break down the future of the Dallas Stars leadership group and why the organization is fortunate to have several players capable of replacing Jamie Benn as captain when the franchise icon eventually hangs up his skates.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLL...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   As we prepare to turn the page from the 2025-26 NHL season and beginning the 2026-27 season, it’s time for us to take one final look back at the pre-season picks we made back in September of 2025. How did we do? Who were the biggest surprises of teams both in and out of the playoffs? Then, Chris MacFarland’s first move as new general manager and president of...

Become a DIEHARD! alldlls.com/diehard   Dallas Stars forward Nate Bastian joins the show today, where we will talk to him about his first year in Dallas, the team’s strong regular season and then the first round crash-out against the Minnesota Wild. Also today, the Vegas Golden Knights announced they will not be bringing back John Tortorella to be the head coach for the 2026-27 season. We will che...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   The 2025-26 NHL season officially came to a close on Sunday night, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to capture the 2026 Stanley Cup. Former Dallas Star Logan Stankoven, who was a key component in the 2024-25 deadline day trade for Mikko Ra...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Craig Ludwig and the DLLS Stars crew break down Games 4 and 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, analyzing the biggest moments, turning points, and storylines from a pivotal stretch of the series.   An ALLCITY Network Production...

  Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Matt Rodell, Director of Analytics for the Dallas Stars, joins the DLLS Stars crew to explain how analytics can help fans better understand what they're watching on the ice.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLLS:...

Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/     The National Hockey League completed their announcement schedule for all of the 2025-26 NHL Awards winners, with yesterday’s news that Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the league’s most-valuable player. Today, we w...

  Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube Matt Rodell, Director of Analytics for the Dallas Stars, joins the DLLS Stars crew to pull back the curtain on how NHL teams use data to make critical decisions on and off the ice. An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THINGS DLL...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Have you ever wondered what all that hockey analytics mumbo-jumbo talk is all about? Do you have a love-hate relationship with advanced statistics? Do you love the data-driven modern game or are you more of an “eye-test” kind of hockey fan? Well, today is your lucky day! We ha...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Former Dallas Star and current Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie joins the show today! We will talk to Curtis about his decision to sign another one-year American Hockey League contract with Texas, returning for his 14th professional season, his 11th with the Stars organizat...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Former Dallas Stars video coach Kelly Forbes joins the DLLS Stars crew for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important decisions in hockey: the coach's challenge   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DLLS_Sports   ALL THING...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   The Plano City Council unanimously approved four items at Monday night’s meeting, marking the first steps towards a newly proposed marriage between the Dallas Stars and City of Plano on developing a billion-dollar arena and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. I...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Longtime Dallas Stars video coach Kelly Forbes joins Craig Ludwig and Sam Nestler in studio! Forbes served 14 seasons as Stars video coach, working nearly 1,200 NHL games. He talks video review, NHL rule changes, and plenty more!   00:00 Intro Kelly Forbes Joins the Show   An...

  Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   The DLLS Stars crew dives headfirst into the speculation surrounding Robo's future in Dallas, separating fact from fiction as contract talks, salary cap concerns, and trade rumors continue to dominate the conversation. Is there any real chance the Stars would move one of the...

  Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   The Dallas Stars appear to be moving closer to a major future in Plano, and the implications could reshape hockey in North Texas for decades to come.   The DLLS Stars crew breaks down the latest developments surrounding the team's plans for a new arena and entertainment dist...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Well, it’s that time of year again. Last summer, Jason Robertson trade rumors swirled around the NHL landscape, even though he had one more year left on his current contract, ending in RFA status. One year later, Robertson just scored 45 goals and 96 points and was one of the...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   A new era may be coming for the Dallas Stars. The franchise has officially selected The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano as the site of a massive new arena and entertainment district, setting the stage for one of the biggest developments in team history.   An ALLCITY Network Prod...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Earlier this week, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top blue liner. Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen finished in eighth place in the Norris voting, so we pose the question, is Miro the eighth-best d-...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   Dallas Stars Head Equipment Manager Dennis Soetaert joins the DLLS Stars crew to reveal what life is really like behind the scenes in the NHL. Dennis walks through a typical game day, from repairing jerseys and preparing the locker room before players arrive to managing the co...

Take advantage of our Playoff Diehard Sale and join our community today! https://alldlls.com/stars-playoff-offer-youtube   The Dallas Stars sent shockwaves through the DFW Metroplex on Tuesday when the team announced they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent and have submitted it to the City of Plano for consideration at the upcoming June 8th Plano City Council meeting. The Stars are proposi...