All summer waiting for Dallas Stars hockey—and the goal horn gets opening night off.

The Dallas Stars open the 2026–27 season with a frustrating 4–0 loss to the St. Louis Blues. On this solo episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan Chambers questions the team’s urgency, breaks down the failed power play, and explains why an improved second period still wasn’t enough to crack Joel Hofer.

Ryan also examines Thomas Harley’s puck-management mistakes, Roope Hintz’s injury scare and return, and the bright spots provided by Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnston. Plus, why blaming Jake Oettinger misses the bigger problem: Dallas scored zero goals.

It’s one game, and Ryan isn’t panicking. But a fresh season deserved a better opening statement.

Episode 8-006 | October 2, 2026

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Two games. One goal. Zero wins. The Dallas Stars’ opening weekend was unacceptable—and Ryan, Chris, and James have plenty to say about it.

The brothers break down the 4–0 loss to the St. Louis Blues and 2–1 loss to the Nashville Predators, debating whether Dallas’ scoring struggles reflect growing pains under Glen Gulutzan or deeper offensive problems. From slow starts and special-teams failures to scrambled lines, what actually deserves criticism after two games?

Plus, the discussion turns to Matt Duchene’s LTIR absence, the Stars’ thin forward depth, Miro Heiskanen’s strong play, and a wild opening weekend for the Texas Stars. Frustration is easy. Agreeing on what’s wrong? That’s another story.

Starcastic Remarks is a Dallas Stars fan podcast hosted by brothers Ryan, Chris, and James and part of The Hockey Podcast Network.

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Five goals. Five different scorers. One much-needed sigh of relief.

The Dallas Stars finally give fans something to celebrate with a 5–0 shutout of the San Jose Sharks. Ryan and James break down Jake Oettinger’s shutout, Miro Heiskanen’s offensive impact, Jamie Benn’s strong start, and a fourth line that turns hard work into an actual goal. Plus, Jason Robertson gets on the board and Mikko Rantanen supplies a spectacular finishing touch.

Is this the response Dallas needed after two frustrating losses, or should we temper the celebration against a Sharks team missing Macklin Celebrini? The brothers debate what this win reveals about the Stars’ net-front approach, scoring depth, and ability to combine greasy goals with high-end skill.

Episode 8-008 | October 5, 2026
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Dallas Stars hockey is back, and Ryan, Chris, and James reunite to preview what could be a fascinating 2026-27 season in Dallas.

The guys start with the Stars’ 2-1 preseason win over the St. Louis Blues and discuss what — if anything — can actually be learned from preseason hockey. They break down Arttu Hyry’s roster push, Emil Hemming’s development, Remi Poirier’s future, Dallas’ salary-cap crunch, and some of the biggest decisions facing the Stars before opening night.

Then the conversation turns to the bigger question: what has to change for Dallas to finally break through?

Glen Gulutzan is making adjustments to the Stars’ transition game and five-on-five offense, and the guys discuss whether those changes can address one of Dallas’ biggest weaknesses from last season. They also work through NHL.com’s 2026-27 Dallas Stars season preview, including the team’s Stanley Cup window, Tyler Seguin’s health, Roope Hintz, Thomas Harley, Jake Oettinger, Joel Kiviranta’s return and what the Stars’ lineup could look like when the season begins.

Finally, the Who Cares segment asks everyone to reveal their Top 3 petty things that irrationally annoy them — featuring slow drivers, grocery-store traffic jams, USB cables, wet countertops and a surprisingly passionate hatred of old towels.

The 2026-27 season is almost here. Go Stars!

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Dallas Stars regional broadcasts are officially headed to Amazon Prime Video for the 2026-27 season, bringing the Victory+ era to an abrupt end.

Ryan breaks down why Victory+ collapsed, what the move to Prime Video means for Stars fans, the benefits of Amazon's accessibility and established sports infrastructure, and the biggest downside: Dallas Stars hockey is no longer free to watch.

The episode also covers Marty Turco and Les Jackson entering the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame, the upcoming prospect and training camp calendar, and several early predictions for the 2026-27 season — including Jason Robertson reaching 50 goals, Mikko Rantanen leading Dallas in points, the Stars finishing third in the Central Division, and Dallas making another run all the way to the Stanley Cup Final.

Hockey is almost back. Let's go Stars!

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Could the NHL's next expansion team be coming to Texas?

Ryan, Chris, and James debate Austin vs. Houston as a potential home for another NHL franchise and what a second Texas team could mean for the Dallas Stars, including a potential new rivalry and the future of the Texas Stars in Cedar Park.

Then it's time for a deep dive into the Dallas blue line. Is the Stars defense really a weakness? The guys discuss Miro Heiskanen's importance to the roster, Thomas Harley's bounce-back potential, Nils Lundqvist's development, Liam Bichsel, Tyler Myers, and how they would construct the defensive pairings.

Plus, where does Jake Oettinger actually rank among NHL goaltenders? After posting the lowest save percentage of his NHL career, does Dallas need more from Otter — and can the Stars afford to expose him more while searching for additional offense?

The guys also hit the latest Plano arena/AAC developments before bringing back Who Cares, where they rank their favorite shades of red and somehow get into a heated argument over whether maroon is actually red.

It's August hockey content. Things were bound to get weird.

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Are the Dallas Stars still firmly inside their Stanley Cup window?

Ryan, Chris, and James break down where Dallas stands heading into the upcoming season, including expectations for the veteran core, the importance of staying healthy, concerns about scoring depth, and which players need to take another step forward.

The guys also build their preferred Stars forward lines and discuss what Dallas’ lineup could look like when injuries inevitably force some changes.

Then the conversation moves off the ice to two major questions surrounding the franchise: the long-term future of Victory+ and the Stars’ potential move to a new arena in Plano. Is free Stars hockey sustainable? Would Plano create a better game-day experience? And could leaving downtown Dallas hurt part of the fanbase?

It’s a wide-ranging look at where the Dallas Stars are now — both on and off the ice — and what could define the next several years of the franchise.

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Starcastic Remarks returns for Season 8 with a complete breakdown of the Dallas Stars’ eventful offseason and a preview of what lies ahead in 2026–27.

Ryan, Chris, and James examine Jason Robertson’s one-year, $12 million contract and debate whether it is the first step toward a long-term extension—or a risky decision that could leave Robertson’s future hanging over the entire season.

The brothers also revisit Dallas’ first-round playoff loss to Minnesota, the injuries that affected the series, the Mavrik Bourque trade, Jamie Benn’s return, Joel Kiviranta’s homecoming, and the Stars’ thinner supporting cast.

Has Dallas done enough to remain a Stanley Cup contender? Which players must step forward to replace Bourque’s production? And what happens if Robertson reaches the trade deadline without a new contract?

The Stars may have fewer proven depth options, but their championship window remains open. The pressure is now on Dallas’ core to finally finish the job.

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