Starcastic Remarks

The Stars are back, and training camp is here! In this episode, Ryan, Chris, and James preview the 2025–26 season with a full look at the biggest camp battles and storylines . Topics include: the return of Glenn Gulutzan as head coach, what to expect from Mikko Rantanen’s first full season , and the pressure on Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley in contract years. We also break down potential line...

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks , Ryan and Chris tackle the two biggest contract questions facing the Dallas Stars: Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley. Will Robertson push into $11–12 million territory, and is Harley’s breakout season enough to lock him in long-term at a higher AAV than Miro Heiskanen? The conversation also explores Jamie Benn’s future as captain, his shift toward a bottom-si...

The NHL EDGE stats are in, and they raise big questions for the Dallas Stars. In this episode of Starcastic Remarks , Ryan, Chris, and James dig into: Wyatt Johnston’s high-danger scoring and whether he’s destined to be Dallas’ next true sniper. Mikko Rantanen’s mid-range shooting and how he fits with Robertson and Hintz. Jake Oettinger’s save profile — what the numbers say about his playoff perfo...

In this edition of Stars Fan Stories , Ryan chats with Eden and her two kids, Levi and Isaac — passionate Dallas Stars fans from Australia. They share how the 2020 bubble run sparked their love for hockey, how watching together became a family tradition, and what it was like traveling overseas to finally see the Stars in person. From favorite players to unforgettable game moments, this conversatio...

In this episode of Stars Fan Stories , Ryan sits down with Zach Spanhak — a Texas A&M student, future educator, and passionate Dallas Stars fan. Zach takes us through his unique journey into Stars fandom: attending Texas Stars games with his dad, witnessing the Cotton Bowl Winter Classic, and getting fully hooked during the unforgettable 2020 bubble playoff run. The conversation spans both persona...

What happens when one host makes a mistake? Ryan showed up ready to share his favorite Dallas Stars players , while Chris brought his Top 10 greatest Stars of all time . Instead of one list, you get two — and the clash is as entertaining as it is unpredictable. From franchise icons like Mike Modano, Jamie Benn, and Sergei Zubov to Ryan’s offbeat favorites such as Antoine Roussel and Steve Ott , th...

As the 2025-26 NHL season approaches, the Dallas Stars face three critical questions that could shape their year. In this episode, we dig into the NHL.com “3 Questions” feature and explore how recent moves — including the Nathan Bastian signing — and looming contract negotiations for Jason Robertson could impact the Stars’ lineup, scoring depth, and playoff push. We also examine Glenn Gulutzan’s p...

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks , we complete our 2025–26 NHL standings predictions , covering the Pacific , Atlantic , and (with great urgency) Metro Division . Expect rapid-fire debates, gut feelings, and a few spicy takes that are sure to age beautifully... or horribly. We also reflect on some key Dallas Stars news: Nils Lundkvist ties the knot 💍 Anton Khudobin officially retires 🐉 We r...

The NHL’s Central Division is stacked—and we’re ranking every team from 8 to 1 with bold, way-too-early predictions for 2025–26. Ryan, Chris, and James revisit last year’s hilariously bad takes (Nashville at #2… oof) and dive into a new round of chaotic speculation. Who rises, who falls, and can the Dallas Stars stay on top with a new coaching staff and major roster questions? Topics include: 🔥 A...

What do a scoreboard-inspired blanket, a late-night Stars game, and a love of cats have in common? They’re all part of Zoe’s journey into Dallas Stars fandom. In this episode, Ryan talks with Zoe, a journalist from Ohio, who unexpectedly fell in love with hockey and built a beautiful community—and craft—along the way. Topics include: Discovering hockey through a book (and thinking the Bruins were...

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,...

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...

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 Hint...

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 first Stars game and why Mike Modano was the GOAT Watching playof...

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 Ha...

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 wh...

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 blockbust...

🎧 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...

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: The pros and cons of hiring Gulutzan Neil Graham'...

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...

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 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...

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 . The Stanley Cup Final is over — and now it’s decision time for the Dallas Stars. Ryan, Chris, and James put on their GM hats and dive into which Stars players should return for next season. From Duchene’s playoff...

The Stars’ coaching search is in full swing — is Neil Graham the frontrunner? Plus: are the Jason Robertson trade rumors real, and what would it take for Jim Nill to pull the trigger? Ryan, Chris, and guest Juraj Kralik break it all down in this packed offseason episode, including which Stars UFAs might stay or go and why improving the team’s defensive coverage should be priority #1. Want to be fe...

Pete DeBoer is out. Jim Nill has spoken. The Dallas Stars coaching search is officially on. In this episode of Starcastic Remarks , Ryan delivers a full breakdown of Jim Nill’s press conference — covering why the Stars fired DeBoer, what role the players had in the decision, and how Nill plans to evolve the team moving forward. He discusses: Nill’s "new voice" comments and player feedback The impa...

In this raw and fiery postmortem episode, we dive into the DeBoer–Oettinger drama that’s rocking the Dallas Stars fanbase. Ryan, Chris, and James unpack the coach’s pointed comments, speculate on locker room discontent, and ask the big offseason questions: Is DeBoer the right guy? Could Robertson really be on the trade block? Is Jim Nill nearing retirement? And what kind of team will the Stars ice...