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Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 300: Brightside Cast 2025

The Stars are back, and it’s time to think good thoughts. Wes and Mark can do that.

Defending Big D's Stargazing podcast logo, featuring a Dallas Stars Victory Green cassette tape with tearaway jersey texture and nets over the sprocket holes, designed by Jason Lara
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It’s autumn, everyone. Can you feel it in the air? …that utter conviction that This Is The Dallas Stars’ Year, This Time For Real?

Wes and Mark are here to stoke that fire. The 300th episode of Stargazing — and our umpty-umpth Brightside Cast — is dedicated to that unquenchable spirit of optimism. And here’s the thing: There’s evidence to back it up. Join us for a discussion of the new roster and how it works, fluke occurrences vs. systemic events, why (sometimes) simpler is better, and so much more.

You already expected the world from Mikko Rantanen…how much more do you expect now? We’re Stargazing, and we can’t wait to hear how unreasonable you can be.

Let’s talk about the Stars’ first victory — and their next challenge — in the comments. And please give the cast a rate, review or share wherever you listen. It’s fuel for our future rants. Thanks.

Well, the Dallas Stars exited the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs sooner than anyone wanted. It's going to be a long summer for all of us. What now? In this episode of Stargazing, Wes and Mark examined the takeaways from the Stars' all-too-short run. And along with the obvious issues (injuries, penalties, name it), they found some surprisingly positive evidence for the future (and you may or may not be surprised at how much of it probably ties into the promotion of Neil Graham). So are you rooting for the asteroid, or the giant truck? We're Stargazing, and we're keeping our options open. Bonus question: What will you look for in the next NHL Draft? 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.
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