Stargazing: A Dallas Stars Puckcast | Defending Big D

The Dallas Stars are over-reliant on a few top-end guys at the moment, and at this point we all know that's the ride they bought a ticket for. But their Texas Stars call-ups are providing some encouragement about how the front office identifies, develops and deploys young talent. Wes and Mark spent part of their Halloween weekend pondering these issues. In the latest episode of Stargazing, they talk about the Stars' development pipeline, how the team has leveraged college recruitment to compensate for its dearth of draft picks, the issues that still need addressing while we wait for Matt Duchene, what they think may be Arttu Hyry's most significant ability, and ever so much more. What's your take on the first month of the season? Let’s talk about it at Defending Big D. And please give us a rate, review, or share wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to Stargazing. We love you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As of this writing, the Dallas Stars are still keeping their powder dry on the David Perron rollout. But it probably isn't a bad time to talk about whether they've gotten help for their issues, or whether they've just gotten older and slower. In this edition of Stargazing, Wes and Mark discuss how the Stars are trying to solve Matt Duchene's absence, and whether the Perron signing will help in that regard. Can a 38-year-old right shot who is capable of up to 20 goals per season bring relief in terms of 5-on-5 scoring and strength on the boards? How will he fit him into the lineup – and which of the Stars' forward pairings will benefit the most from his presence? Why does the team keep going back to their veteran-signing tactics? And why can't the Texas Stars be the answer for everything?Why does the team keep going back to their veteran-signing tactics? And why can't the Texas Stars be the answer for everything? But where does Alex Chiasson factor into all this? The answer may surprise you. Let’s talk about it at Defending Big D. And please give us a rate, review, or share wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to Stargazing. We love you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dallas Stars have so much to look forward to as the season progresses. That's why we at Stargazing are happy to return to our most undersung tradition. That's right: It's time for the Brightside Cast. In this episode of Stargazing, Wes and Mark took a moment at the beginning of the season to recount everything that could go right this season. (Tyler Seguin, looking at you.) From the top six to Miro the Hero to Oettinger domination – and even to Arttu Hyry and Jamie Benn – they go into all of it. Are the Stars living up to your fondest hopes? Or will they, eventually, you think? Let’s talk about it at Defending Big D. And please give us a rate, review, or share wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to Stargazing. We love you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Being a Dallas Stars fan still brings a bunch of baggage from the struggle years. Before your bad thoughts win out, we need to get them out. Wes and Mark know exactly how that works, which is why the annual Doomcast is one of their favorite (and longest) shows. If you've listened to previous iterations, then you know how this works: First rule of Doomcast is you don't talk about injuries. To anyone, ever. Second rule of Doomcast is that everything else is up for disaster. And wow, these two can bring Starsing nightmares you never dared to speak out loud. How ready are you for Tyler Myers, second-pairing defenseman? We're Stargazing, and that doesn't even make Doomcast: The Director's Cut. (Trust us, you've never even considered our bonus Doom – but good luck trying to forget about it.) So anyway, let’s talk about it at Defending Big D. And please give us a rate, review, or share wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to Stargazing. We love you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dallas Stars' struggles in filling out their defense have defined much of their recent past. But will it define them in 2026-27? In Stargazing's annual Positional Puckcast, Wes and Mark examine the blueline and find...a solid, functional unit. They discuss the ever-steady top pairing of Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell, the advent of Nils Lundvist, what to expect from Thomas Harley, a future for Lian Bichsel, the Wall of Humanity Pairing Featuring Tyler Myers, who will win the seventh-defender spot, and ever so much more. Will Heiskanen ever get back on his strong side? Is that even a goal at this point? We're Stargazing, and we think Miro is better on his right-hand side than many actual right-handers. But let’s talk about it at Defending Big D. And please give us a rate, review, or share wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to Stargazing. We love you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.