The Dallas Stars won a Game 1! This is the best thing to happen since 2020, when they won Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning...hey, wait a minute. We know everyone loves a doomcast, but at this point we're constantly on the lookout for reasons to believe. So Wes and Mark worked through the night to find sustainability in the Stars' current good…

Join Isaiah, Chef, and Dan for the Season 9 premiere, featuring special guest Russ Cohen from sportsology.com. We discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' sixth overall pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, with Russ breaking down top prospects likely available at that spot. We also cover the Lehigh Valley Phantoms' AHL playoff run, highlighting standout p…

The Dallas Stars are about to begin the fight for another Central Division championship – and to get there, they only have to knock off the team that earned the 2025 President's Trophy. (Oh, is that all?) Brad McDonnell joined Wes and Mark to examine how the Stars match up with their Dirty Central cellmates, the Winnipeg Jets. In this edition, they…

The Dallas Stars did it. They won a Round 1 against the Colorado Avalanche that, in a better world, would have been a Western Conference Final. It wasn't easy, or pretty, or predictable – but the Victory Green Gang gave themselves the chance to win a Central Division title with all their elite players healthy and back on the ice. And if Game 7 taug…

Good news! The Dallas Stars can close the Round 1 deal on home ice. Bad news: The Colorado Avalanche can finish them off in their own barn. How do you play those match-ups? Wes and Mark worked After Dark to put their thoughts together, and in this episode they discuss the advantages of shortening the Stars' bench, the dangers of relying on Pete DeB…

The Dallas Stars keep defying the doomcast. After a stunning Game 4 bellyflop, they came back with a dominating performance in Game 5. Now the Round 1 outcome is once again in their hands – but it will proceed on the Colorado Avalanche's home ice. Can they finish the job before the series stretches to seven games? Wes and Mark met up After Dark to …

We did ask what would happen when the Colorado Avalanche got desperate, and it appears the Dallas Stars gave us an answer. A terrible answer, true, but they did provide one. In this episode of Stargazing, Wes and Mark had plenty of dark thoughts about the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But, as usual, they also found a couple of reasons to believe this …

Is this 2025, or 2015? The Dallas Stars won another nail-biter against the Colorado Avalanche, and it was largely thanks to Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. Yet the team continues to get contributions from up and (mostly) down the lineup. What is possible when everyone is That Guy? In the latest episode of Stargazing, Wes and Mark got together After Da…

Isaiah and Chef return to recap the Philadelphia Flyers season, marking the team’s fifth consecutive year missing the NHL playoffs. The crew breaks down key stats, analyzes roster players vs expectations, and previews an off-season that promises to be the most anticipated in recent memory. The episode concludes with Isaiah’s one-on-one interview wi…

You have to give the Dallas Stars credit: They know how to add extra thrills to their wins. They evened up Round 1 with a victory in overtime. Now they'll take their game on the road and look to grab another W in the Colorado Avalanche's home barn. Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman have gone over the data from the Stars' 4-3 win on Monday, and they'r…

The Dallas Stars are really dependable about losing Game 1. The good news has always been that it isn't necessarily predictive, until it is. Wes and Mark took a few hours to process the good and the bad in the Victory Green Gang's 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. What they found was some surprisingly good news about structure and puck luck, and …

The Dallas Stars won their position in the 2025 Stanley Cup race relatively early. Then they skidded into the end of the regular season on a seven-game losing streak unprecedented during head coach Pete DeBoer's tenure. So what happens now that this team is supposed to be all in? To survey the first-round ice, Stargazing welcomed back longtime Colo…

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Steve Kournianos (thedraftanalyst.substack.com), as the Flyers are a mere 2 games from completing the 2024-25 season. We put the wrap on recent game action, the Flyers current draft standing and personnel moves, then weigh in on who they may hire to be their next head coach. From there, we discuss the Fly…

The Dallas Stars are pretty good at winning. They've even gotten good at winning games in which they didn't play as well as their opponents. That's one reason why it's so frustrating to see the Stars' vices become their manners...especially when they drop games that were in their reach. What does it mean for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs? Wes and M…

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Jason Myrtetus of Flyers Broadcasts, as the Flyers are on a 3 game win streak since the dismissal of former head coach, John Tortorella. We discuss the team’s play since the coach’s firing, assess his positive contributions and speculate on the challenges facing GM Daniel Briere this off season at the cen…

The officially playoffs-bound Dallas Stars always seem to have one player or another going off these days. If it's not Wyatt Johnston racking up points like a veteran elite forward, or Jason Robertson regaining his scoring touch with a vengeance, then it might be Thomas Harley making a late run at the postseason awards with all the offensive-defens…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Philadelphia Flyers have fired their head coach, John Tortorella. We delve into the series of events that led to the coach’s firing, give our feedback on Daniel Briere’s press conference and speculate upon what the day’s events portend for the Flyers off-season.Av @oandbpuck

By the time you listen to this, the Texas Stars will have already punched their ticket to the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs. Turns out Victory Green is a fun color in Austin Metro, too! The Stars in Dallas benefit greatly when the Stars in Cedar Park succeed. So to take the measure of the T-Stars' prospects, Mark once again calls on the expertise of Ste…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Swedish superfan Johan Gartner. We examine the Flyers recent 1-6 skid through the prism of Danny Briere’s decision to lock in on the team’s rebuild, and then we delve further into what that may look like via trades, free agency and the draft. We also speculate upon the futures of Cam York, Jacob Pelletier, Sam Ers…

The book has been written, and quite literally: The Dallas Stars are now co-favorites to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, and it's down to the deal that brought Mikko Rantanen into the fold. How does this team look for a deep playoffs run, especially if Tyler Seguin returns in his early-season form? Is it ridiculous to put so much faith in this lineup so …

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with Flyers play-by-play announcer, Jim Jackson. We get JJ’s take on the Flyers trade deadline and what it portends for the future. We also examine the Flyers off season strategy, speculating on the goaltending and center positions, as well as John Tortorella’s future. We wrap up the show highlighting the teams that made…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan return with a Flyers trade deadline reaction show as Scott Laughton, Andrei Kuzmenko and Erik Johnson were dealt for various picks and players. We evaluate each trade and assess what the big picture looks like going forward for the team. We also announce our special guest for our next regular episode coming this week.…

In case you haven't checked the NHL.com top page this afternoon, the Dallas Stars made a bit of news today. The deal to bring Mikko Rantanen to Big D, which seemed all but dead last night, came roaring back to life this morning. And less than three hours before the NHL trade deadline, we learned that the Carolina Hurricanes were getting top prospec…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso, from 973espn.com. We begin the night discussing the Flyers recent post-4 nations tournament surge, going 4-0-1 over their last five games. Then we dive into the impending trade deadline and which Flyers could be on the move before March 7, along with some background behind the so-called …

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Russ Cohen, from sportsology.com, Locked On Flyers podcast and Off the Post radio. We begin our discussion with impressions about the just completed 4 Nations Face Off and it’s impact on the NHL’s future on and off the ice. Then we pivot towards Russ’s comparison of the career tracks of Matvei Michko…

Isaiah and Chef are back with Dennis Bernstein of thefourthperiod.com, as the NHL trade deadline looms on March 7th, subsequent to the 4 Nations tournament break. After discussing the league-wide outlook and the 4 Nations tourney, we speculate on possible Flyers trade deadline moves, their playoff timeline and future off season plans. We close out …

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/flyers/ ), discussing the Morgan Frost / Joel Farabee trade as the pair are now members of the Calgary Flames. We delve into how the trade confirms their commitment to rebuild and whether there are new opportunities as a result; W…

This season's Dallas Stars are...really, really Stars-ing. Right now, that's largely for the better. That doesn't keep any of us for looking for where they can be better still...but at what cost? What impact can the right forward have? Can even the most dynamic forward compensate for not having another difference-making defender? At what point, if …

Isaiah and Chef are back with special guest Anthony Mingioni of centericephilly.wordpress.com and Off the Post Radio. We delve into the Briere presser and trade deadline conjecture; The Rantanen trade and the why behind Flyer fans reaction; Team development and the Phantoms; Flyers prospect pool rank and upcoming draft notes; recent trends, game ac…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back discussing the Flyers up and down season, as the fans begin to grow restless for GM Daniel Briere to start making the types of moves that would dramatically improve the team's fortunes. They also examine the baby steps on the Flyers inconsistent power play; Ivan Fedotov cementing his backup staus; Trade winds for Scott…

The Dallas Stars picked the week before a big road trip to go on a bit of a tear, winning-wise. Four consecutive victories, three of them at home, felt like a great holiday gift that arrived just a couple of days late – at once a delight and a relief. Which means it's a great time for Wes and Mark to start rolling sports takes. In this episode, the…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Kevin Durso of 973espn.com discussing the Flyers emerging crisis in goal; A candid examination of the state of the rebuild; A look back at the team’s first 40 games with player evaluations and some telling numbers; Flyers at the WJC; Gold for Team USA and more!…

The Dallas Stars are still in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs race, but they're not ranked as highly as we all thought they would be. If that feels like a big fat lump of coal in your Christmas stocking, well, you're probably a longtime Dallas Stars fan. Wes and Mark make the case that we're not seeing anything we didn't expect from a team on a learn…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with special guest Steve Kournianos (thedraftanalyst.substack.com) to preview the World Junior Championships in Ottawa, Canada. We size up the top contenders at the tournament and the best draft-eligible players for Flyer fans to focus on. We also track the progress of the 5 Flyers prospects at the tourney and get Stev…

Isaiah, Chef and the returning Dan Silver are back with the Flyers at 14-13-4 and fighting for a wild card spot after 31 games. We’re joined by Rachel Donner from the Locked On Flyers podcast (https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-flyers/) to discuss: the Flyers in playoff contention; Emil Andrae sits while Yegor Zamula plays; Aleksei Kol…

History tells us how the Dallas Stars embarked on their fateful 1999 Stanley Cup run, and now we will, too: It was a time of magic and fantasy, brought to you by hard work and hard decisions. Few have forgotten that the deal that brought the Stars Joe Nieuwendyk also cost them Jarome Iginla. And fewer would take that trade back – even knowing the f…

Isaiah and Chef return with Flyers hall-of-famer, Brian Propp (@guffaw26 on X). We delve into his career, his medical recovery and his new book, Angel On My Wing…A Story of Faith, Determination and Courage. We also discuss the Flyer disappointing performance in their last 3 games, the returns of Sam Ersson and Jamie Drysdale and the road ahead! Bri…

It's never a bad time to overthink your Dallas Stars opinions. But with a new year just around the corner, and the Stars looking like an inevitable playoffs contender once again, it's a good time to fire up the special holiday hot-takery bakery. Wes and Mark are on the case, but then again, they're always on the case. In this episode, they discuss:…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with the Flyers at 12-10-3 and currently holding down a wild card spot after 25 games. We take a deep dive into their November turnaround including: Better 5 man unit play; Improvement from the backup goalie tandem; Top 4 D solidified by Ristolainen/Andrae pairing and of course, the clutch play of rookie Matvei Michkov…

Isaiah and Chef return with special guest Jordan Hall from nbcsportsphilly.com to evaluate the Flyers after 20 games. We discuss the top performers, the biggest surprises and some of the players who have disappointed thus far. Then we look ahead to what’s next and project the future storylines in goal, down the middle, on the blue line and in the t…

As a team, the Dallas Stars are building a fine season. But as an organization, they're building fine seasons in all their affiliates, and over time as well. And a couple of times a year, we like to take a closer look at how that's working for them. In case you've just met Mark Zimmerman, he can talk about the Texas Stars all day – but it's more fu…

Isaiah and Chef are back with the Tie My Skates pod crew to discuss the 6-8-2 Flyers. With the team’s overall process improving, we discuss the emerging storylines, such as the standout play of Emil Andrae; Matvei Michcov’s return after 2 games scratched; the continuing uncertainty in goal behind Sam Ersson and the possibility of diminished roles f…

The Dallas Stars are in a pretty good place right now. They're in Stanley Cup playoffs position as Thanksgiving approaches, if that old measuring stick still means something. But even so, are they living up to their own outsize expectations? As the only podcast that didn't get invited to Finland last week, Stargazing has been stewing in its long-di…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with the Flyers at 4-8-1 and currently tied for last in the NHL after 13 games. We’ll run through some numbers and recent game action indicative of the team’s current slide, including their current issues with 5v5 possession, shot volume/quality and overall synergy. We also discuss the York and Ersson injuries; the ups…

Isaiah and Chef are back with the Flyers at 3-6-1 following last night’s surprising victory in Boston. We discuss the flurry of moves made in the wake of the Aleksei Kolosov and Emil Andrae promotions, the Cam York injury and the decision to send Jett Luchanko back to his CHL team. We also examine some early season metrics, the status’s of Yegor Za…

October is over for the Dallas Stars. They're sitting comfortably near the Central Division's top spot. They have an appointment on the world stage with the 2024 Stanley Cup champions. And this may not even be as good as it gets this season. So...what's wrong with this picture? As we wait with bated breath for the NHL Global Series, Wes and Mark to…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers have stumbled out of the gate with only one win in their first seven games. We point out the positives, such as the team’s special teams play and the performance of Matvei Michkov, as well as the ineptitude, 5 on 5. We also discuss coach John Tortorella’s erratic response and lineup choices, what may be t…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back with Kevin Durso of 973espn.com as the Flyers have begun the 2024-25 season out West with games vs Vancouver and Calgary. We discuss those two games and launch into our annual season preview show, which was delayed by the recent hurricane near our studio. We breakdown the final roster moves, set the lines, power play u…

The Dallas Stars begin their regular season today! It's the perfect time to talk about (almost) everything that could go wrong. Wes and Mark have something of a feel for adversity, and in Stargazing's annual Doomcast, they let most of their darkest thoughts roam free in the pre-Halloween hellscape. We do have rules, sort of. We'll never include inj…

Isaiah, Chef and Dan are back as the Flyers exhibition season and training camp wind down, with the regular season about to begin. We examine the implications of Alexei Kolosov’s arrival and debut, and the impact it may have this season. Then we discuss coach John Tortorella expressing concern about the team’s goaltending and the play of the younge…