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Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 304: Really Special Teams

Wes and Mark discuss a power play that’s hot, 5-on-5 play that’s not, Lian Bichsel’s big-boy growing pains, and so much more.

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Good news! The Dallas Stars’ power play is every bit as dangerous as it looks. Now if only they could score at even strength….

There’s so little flexibility in the Victory Green lineup right now that it’s easy to hang all one’s hopes on the regular roster players who are surely coming back any day now. And however much false hope may trouble Wes and Mark, their take on the Stars’ status is…pretty optimistic, all things considered. In the latest edition of Stargazing, they discuss who will be the best partner for Lian Bichsel, whether Mavrik Bourque needs to move up a line, who we need to call to get Wyatt Johnston onto Team Canada, and so much, much more.

Just wait ’til everyone is healthy. Right? …Right? If you have a different take, then by all means share it in the comments. We’ll probably even mention you in a future cast. We’re Stargazing, and we say Miro solves everything. (Hey, prove us wrong.)

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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.
  1. On Defense
  2. Goals (In Net)
  3. Catching Up
  4. Plan A and Plan B
  5. Golfing Season
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