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Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 317: Push Play

How much did the Winter Olympics change how the Stars will approach the NHL trade deadline? Wes and Mark talk it out.

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The Dallas Stars brought quite a bit of hardware home from the 2026 Winter Olympics. They also brought a couple of concerning injuries and at least one troubling illness. And now that Tyler Seguin is officially out for the season, does the front office have to make a move before the March 6 NHL trade deadline?

Wes and Mark have been pondering this question for quite some time. In this edition of Stargazing, they talk about the Stars’ identity, the roles Cedar Park can’t fill, the possibility of the team flexing its physical side during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Jim Nill’s prospective legacy, the pressure to win it all, and ever so much more.*

Question for the group: Would you rather we bring in a guest expert to talk about potential moves before the deadline, or to discuss the fallout after GMJN has done (or not done) what he will? Let us know in the comments. Your input matters!

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*NOTE: All 4 Nations-Winter Olympics conflations (and others) intentionally left intact. (What? Now I have to sit in front of you and fix someone else’s gaffes? It’s not my responsibility.)

On Defense – Stargazing: A Dallas Stars Puckcast | Defending Big D

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.
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  3. Catching Up
  4. Plan A and Plan B
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