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First-Round Preview: Stars vs. Golden Knights
April 22, 2024 10:20 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe Dallas Stars' Stanley Cup quest begins tonight. And Stars fans everywhere are both ecstatic and apprehensive that their team's first meeting is against last year's nemesis, the Vegas Golden Knights. How should one feel about that? ...No, really? For this assignment, Stargazing wanted to go straight to the source – so we sought out 4Fans' resident opposition expert. Tom Urtz Jr. is having a busy postseason, as both interim site manager of Knights On Ice and deputy managing editor of the ...
Eclipsed Us
April 09, 2024 19:30 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBThe 2023-24 Dallas Stars really are that good. Is it OK to just enjoy it for a few days, for cryin' out loud? Here at Stargazing, we say...prrrrrrobably? Wes and Mark sat down on Eclipse Day 2024 to bask in the totality of the past week, good and bad. And as always, they have plenty to say about our Stars and what they have revealed to us. In this episode: How are the Stars preparing for the playoffs? <li>What can we say about Mavrik Bourque's debut?</li> <li>How will Pete DeBoer handle ...
Post Position
April 01, 2024 19:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe 2023-24 Dallas Stars are sitting on top of the world – or at least the Western Conference. Although you might be forgiven for not knowing it, because it seems hardly anybody wants to talk about a team with three (or four) scoring lines. That leaves a select few, including Wes and Mark, to find the discussion points in this particularly well-balanced version of the Victory Green Gang. And this week, they get a timely assist from Taylor Baird, NHL.com contributor and our own longtime edit...
Goals In Sight
March 26, 2024 20:58 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe Dallas Stars are out for the last long road trip of the season. It's time to start talking about the Stanley Cup playoffs battles that are, at this point, certain to come. Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman are back from spring break, and they have plenty to discuss, mainly about the Stars' state of readiness for the fight ahead. What's going right? Where are the exploitable weaknesses? And how did GM Jim Nill do in preparing his squad for this moment? And finally, what's the secret sauce...
Forward March
March 05, 2024 08:17 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThe Dallas Stars have pulled the trigger on a major trade-deadline move, and soon (no, really, soon) top-four blueliner Chris Tanev will wear Victory Green. So...anything else happen since last week? Oh, mercy. Wes and Mark have watched all of it, and they have...thoughts. And a few scorching-hot takes. Join us for a little Stargazing as they discuss the games just played, the schedule ahead, the incoming Logan Stankoven supremacy, and so very much more. Want to get in your final stretch-r...
Line Blending
February 26, 2024 23:13 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe Dallas Stars have gotten used to scoring their way out of their troubles. So what do they do when the goals get fewer? Wes and Mark took a look at a long, long road week and found a few spots that the line blender might solve – and a few that the NHL trade deadline might help. Join us for a little pre-game Stargazing, won't you? Which forward lines would you like to roll? Tell us at Defending Big D – or DM us @WesALawrence or @KETibbetts on the birdy app. And don’t forget to rate, rev...
TDL Tetris
February 23, 2024 18:11 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThe 2023-24 Dallas Stars are a team with expectations. But as a Dallas Stars fan, you still have to be this sad to ride – and the prospect of entering the Stanley Cup playoffs with holes in the defense may be the big comedown you've been waiting for. The NHL trade deadline is days away, and clearly, this is the point at which you need more players on the ice. So Wes and Mark took their own advice and called D Magazine contributor and Friend o' DBD Robert Tiffin, whose latest piece for Stron...
Talking Over It
February 19, 2024 23:40 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThe entire month of February is shaping up to be a Valentine to Dallas Stars fans. Just look at the past week, and the two weeks coming up. What can you say? Well, as it turns out, Wes and Mark have plenty to say. And in this episode of Stargazing, they cut loose on questions like this: Has Jim Nill underserved one of his own golden rules? And what will it do to the Stars' Stanley Cup hopes? When does Wyatt Johnston graduate from "good prospect" to "good NHL player"? Is Playoffs Jake Oet...
A Long Short Month
February 10, 2024 15:40 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThe Dallas Stars have had an interesting February so far, and they haven't even hit the most interesting part of their schedule. We're probably not the first people to point out how much of a test this month will be – but we can belabor the point with the best of them. That's one reason why Wes and Tyler settled in to talk about how it started, how it's going, and what to expect. Can the Victory Green Gang gain momentum, or will they settle for holding serve? We'll talk about this, and so m...
Texas All-Stars Edition
February 08, 2024 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIt's All-Star Week – or is it more of an All-Star Long Weekend? – in the AHL. And the Texas Stars sent a four-member contingent to join the festivities, including their head coach, the league's two biggest scorers, and the presumptive Rookie of the Year, who's also a likely league MVP. It's a lot to take in, especially for a team that started the season with a bang but has started the new year on the struggle bus. It's time to catch up – so Mark sat down with Stephen Meserve, the mind behin...
After The All-Stars
February 06, 2024 19:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MByou do with your January? Wes and Mark decided to do some cookin'...and now they're ready to talk recipes. Stargazing is back with a vengeance, and in this episode, we discuss: Jake Oettinger, All-Star, and whether he's set to play like one, how to make sure Miro Heiskanen is ready to be a tank in the playoffs the defensive developments that could decide the Stars' postseason fate, the Logan Stankoven / Mavrik Bourque conundrum that hangs over everything, what to do at the trade deadli...
Taked Out
January 08, 2024 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBBarely beat a bad team. Blow the doors off a bad team. Barely lose to a bad team. Then blow a lead and lose to a really good team in overtime. The Dallas Stars have had a pretty remarkable New Year's week. Wes and Mark are ready to start 2024 with a bang, so they're unloading some of their best analysis and barely-digestible hot takes in this week's Stargazing. In this edition, they discuss: when Scott Wedgewood, Starting Goaltender, reaches the moment of unsustainability, why the Stars s...
Party Weekend
December 29, 2023 16:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHappy New Year...'s Eve weekend! Our Dallas Stars will end 2023 with a home-and-home against the Chicago Blackhawks, and the holiday mood is pervasive. (All that red and green! Festive, right?) Wes and Mark feel like celebrating, but they always have an eye out for anything that could spoil the party. In this episode, they discuss: what these Stars are capable of, the perils of relying on "clutch" to carry the day, things to watch for this weekend, New Year's resolutions for our favorit...
Happy Festivus
December 22, 2023 17:12 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThe Dallas Stars pulled off a Festivus miracle last night, so of course Stargazing needs to complain about something. Of course. Kidding, sort of – but Wes and Mark always have an eye on where the puck will be next, and they've already moved on to the next worry. In this episode, they discuss: the netminding situation, and why Jim Nill should leave it alone, the defense, and why Nill should leave that alone, too, Logan Stankoven and Mavrik Bourque, and why they probably need to be left a...
Holiday Grab Bag
December 15, 2023 21:39 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe Dallas Stars have a few December problems. Do they need to figure them out before March? For a team with the Victory Green Gang's ambitions – and limitations – it's a pretty important question. Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman got together this morning to talk about everything from the state of the Central Division to the fun going on out West, and from the not-so-fun stats dogging Jake Oettinger to a possible plan for the NHL trade deadline. Now you can enjoy their conversation while yo...
Mirror Images
December 11, 2023 21:15 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIt's been an interesting December so far for the Dallas Stars. They've blown out, and they've been blown out. They've won and lost in close games. The schedule has given us mirror images of the same team. How do they find their way back to consistency? Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman sat down to talk about the current state of play, and we have a hunch you'll want to listen. And in case you want to play along with our TV On The Radio segment, you can watch, too. Mark chose a clip in which ...
Post-Holiday Funk
November 30, 2023 22:49 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThe past month has been a wild ride against some strong teams, and the real questions keep getting...realer. What's a Dallas Stars fan to focus on? Wes and Mark are listening, and they're talking, too. They'll help you catch up – or at least give you something to argue with. What are you thinking these days? Let us know here – or DM us @WesALawrence or @KETibbetts. Get a mention in the next cast! It’s fun. And please, tell your friends about us. Give us a rate or review wherever you liste...
Old Habits
November 04, 2023 19:30 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIt's a good thing the Dallas Stars keep winning games, or you might be worried about them. Here at Stargazing, we're happy to do the worrying for you, which is where Wes and Mark come in. Our MP3 heroes met up before a game in Vancouver that could be the scoring bonanza of the season to date. Get their all their hot takes, considered observations, and game-time predictions before the 9 PM start! (Or after. Timeshifting is cool, too.) And just to show how committed to the bit we are, there ...
Texas Stars Fall Forecast 2023
November 02, 2023 16:30 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThe 2023-23 Texas Stars may boast more genuine blue-chip prospects than they've ever had. They also have a diminished veteran presence and may struggle to reach the AHL playoffs. What shall we make of this conundrum? No reporter knows the Cedar Park system better than 100 Degree Hockey founder Stephen Meserve. And in this sit-down with Mark, he once again shares his expertise with Stargazing. In this episode, learn more about: the peaks and valleys of a rookie's journey through his first s...
The Facts Of Life
October 30, 2023 19:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThe Dallas Stars endured their first regulation loss of the season last week. So yeah, it feels like a lot right now, because they're supposed to win all the time. You might like to think that the guys who gleefully post a regular Doomcast would be ready to pounce. But Wes and Mark have taken a much more measured approach – and we think you will, too, after you listen. In this edition of Stargazing: What's really the problem with the power play? How close is Nils Lundkvist to becoming a t...
TV On The Radio
October 23, 2023 19:30 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBThe Dallas Stars haven't lost a single game in regulation in the 2023-24 season to date. They've gotten seven of eight available points. But don't worry – there's still plenty to keep a True Fan awake at night. Wes and Mark hear your cries, and that's only one reason why they're introducing a new gimmick feature for our humble puckcast. In this edition of Stargazing, you'll hear each of them choose a play from a recent game that tells them everything they need to know about the current stat...
The Stat Cast
October 20, 2023 13:40 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBSome of us just like to enjoy a beverage and watch a Dallas Stars game – and that's just fine. But others want to understand how players affect the game and the team around them...and that's where math comes in. For this edition of Stargazing, D Magazine's David Castillo – who's also a longtime DBD contributor – sat down with Wes Lawrence to take the fear out of #fancystats. In this episode, they discuss: how stats like Corsi and Wins Above Replacement affect a team's makeup, <li>what coa...
Doomcast 2023
October 11, 2023 19:30 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBThe 2023-24 NHL season is officially underway, and the Dallas Stars have emerged as heavy betting favorites for a strong run in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Therefore, every Stars fan should reflexively flinch and prepare for incoming fire. Here at Stargazing, we believe in embracing the fear as a way to reduce its demonic power over us. That’s why Wes and Mark spent last night rummaging through the hurt locker for the second half of our season preview. (Also because they think it's fun. Go fi...
The Bright Side Cast
September 25, 2023 19:30 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIt's that time of year when every team is undefeated and everything still seems possible. And here at Stargazing, we like where we're at. That's why Wes and Mark sat down late last week for their annual Mssrs. Brightside buddy act. And they found a lot to be positive about. In this episode, they discuss: the reasons why the defense may be better than you think it is, the new (and continuing) power of the forward corps, the case for worrying much less about whether Jake Oettinger is getti...
Hockey Is Back!
September 15, 2023 19:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBVictory Green is back on the ice, and the Dallas Stars prospects are already putting up W's. Surely, this means this team is a juggernaut that's going straight to the Stanley Cup Final. Unless it doesn't. Wes and Mark are trying to find that balance between unreasonable optimism and ice-cold reality. You decide if it's working. In this episode: How does Lian Bichsel look on North American ice? <li>Will Oskar Bäck's possible injury hold the squad back for the rest of the tournament?</li> ...
The Calendar-Cast
September 10, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHockey season is days away, and we really mean it this time. As we count the hours toward the 2023 Traverse City Prospects Tournament – the officially unofficial kickoff to the Dallas Stars' season – which dates should we watch? And what are we missing? Never fear – Wes Lawrence and Tyler Mair have devoted an entire podcast to these burning questions. In this episode: what to expect from the Traverse City Prospect Tournament, storylines to follow during Cedar Park training camp, players ...
Hot Season Warm-Up
September 01, 2023 18:21 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThe days grow short when you reach September, as the poet wrote. And as hockey season bears down on us like an out-of-control semi, life is going to come at you pretty fast, as another poet suggested. With that in mind, Wes and Mark are wasting no time in testing out their takes for the coming Dallas Stars season. In this episode: Is this the deepest Stars squad in recent memory? How are player roles evolving under Pete DeBoer’s coaching regime? What can the team do now that they have m...
Free Agency Free-For-All 2023
July 28, 2023 19:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe Dallas Stars have made some notable moves on this summer’s free-agent market, but so far the biggest headlines have surrounded GM Jim Nill. With a brand-new Jack Adams Award under his belt and two more years helming the ship in his future, that seems appropriate. Wes and Mark certainly thought so, and now they want to talk about why. In this edition: Why did GM Jim focus on the forward corps? What will have to happen if the Stars still want another top-four blueliner? How can Nils Lu...
2023 NHL Draft Edition
July 10, 2023 17:30 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWhen you don't have a first-round draft pick, you have to get creative. Arguably, getting creative is what the Dallas Stars have done best for the past several years. Where has that left the team's player pipeline? Friend of DBD Derek Neumeier, assistant director of scouting with McKeen's Hockey, sat down with Taylor Baird and Mark Zimmerman to discuss the Stars' 2023 NHL Draft and how it builds on previous years. In this episode: each 2023 draft pick, profiled, notes from the Stars' most...
The Offseason Begins
June 09, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThe Dallas Stars' season has ended, as all seasons do, and now it's time to start looking to what comes next. Tyler Mair, who's been assessing individual performances in his DBD Player Grades series, joined Mark Zimmerman to examine the Stars' present (and future?) roster. In this episode: How will the team bolster the forward corps? What are the most pressing issues regarding the defense? And can you really ever have enough goaltending? Let's think big. Let's go Stargazing. Brought to ...
The Hope (That Kills You)
May 27, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBAt some point in Western Conference Final Game 3, the Dallas Stars quit playing like a team and started playing like individuals. It would have been easy to give up on them when adversity struck early in Game 4...and yet here we are, with Game 5 on the horizon. Wes and Mark took a moment to disassemble the Voltron of disaster that culminated in Tuesday night's breakdown, and what the Victory Green Gang must to do to avoid a gentleman's sweep as the series returns to Las Vegas. In this episo...
Western Conference Final Edition
May 19, 2023 16:45 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThe Dallas Stars have made it halfway to the big show. Not bad for a team that was widely expected to miss the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs altogether. Now comes their biggest test yet: Can they take down the regular-season Western Conference champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, on Sin City's home ice? Wes and Mark have been thinking about this matchup for a long time. A long time. In this edition, they talk about: what stood out in the Stars' seven-game series with the Seattle Kraken, why t...
Game 7 Scenario
May 15, 2023 16:11 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIt's win-or-go-home time for the Dallas Stars, which means it's the same for a very tough opponent, the Seattle Kraken. What's gonna happen? (No, really...what is going to happen?!) Taylor Baird joined MC Wes Lawrence to go over the Stars' scenarios, and they had a lot to discuss in a short 30 minutes. In this episode: the case for a Victory Green victory, the factors that could swing the game, who needs to step up, the case for shortening the bench, what the Stars must do to put the K...
What You Want
May 11, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe Dallas Stars are coming home from Washington with a tied series in their duffles. Can they take their first Round 2 lead over the Seattle Kraken, on home ice? Wes, Mark and Tyler got together to give it a think-out-loud, and we turned it into a whole podcast. In this episode: why the Stars' top line has been the dog that didn't bark, what to make of Jake Oettinger's Round 2 stats, the horrible truth (?) about Miro Heiskanen, what to look for if the Stars have really turned a corner,...
Dallas Love
May 07, 2023 19:53 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThe Dallas Stars have responded to adversity pretty well so far in this Stanley Cup playoffs series. How can they carry that forward against a Seattle Kraken team that's (mostly) capable of matching skill with skill? DBD's fearless leader, Taylor Baird, joins Wes and Mark for a long look at the series so far, just in time for your pre-Game 3 listening. In this episode: the impact of Joe Pavelski, the importance of knowing when to react and when to let it ride, which lines are working (an...
The Round 2 Preview
May 01, 2023 21:20 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThree Round 1 wins in a row, taking the series in six...these Dallas Stars may actually be pretty good. Can they carry the pace into the Western Conference semifinals against a team that just knocked off the reigning champs? Wes, Mark and Tyler took a deep look into the team's performance and found plenty to talk about. In this episode: how the Victory Green Gang fashioned the Round 1 victory over the Minnesota Wild, the individual performances that stood out during the series, what they...
Texas Stars Playoffs Preview
April 26, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThe Dallas Stars organization has what we might call a good problem this season: Every team is positioned to make a big run at the top prize, and all of them want the best players for the effort. How does that shake out for the Austin Metro squad? Regular Stargazing co-host Mark Zimmerman invited back 100 Degree Hockey's Stephen Meserve for a long talk about the Texas Stars' postseason, which officially begins on Friday, April 28 in Rockford. In this edition, learn all about: which players...
Round 1 - The Story So Far
April 24, 2023 10:30 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Dallas Stars are back in Big D with Round 1 all tied up against the Minnesota Wild. How do they press home-ice advantage and get out of this series victorious? Wes Lawrence and Taylor Baird bring back Stargazing Nights with a review of the first four games, as well as a look ahead at the battles to come. It's probably going to be a long week – and trust us, you need their wisdom. It's the Stanley Cup playoffs. Everybody is 100% healthy. No further questions. So join us for a little Sta...
2023 Stanley Cup Roundtable
April 17, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBHockey fans everywhere are counting the minutes until the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs begin. So why not chain them together and make them fight for supremacy? Wes Lawrence, co-host of Defending Big D's own Stargazing Puckcast, joined fellow commentators from six of our sibling sites to chew the fat and spit hot fire: Stanley Cup Of Chowder, for all things Boston Bruins, Anaheim Calling, a favorite pond for Ducks fans, Jewels From The Crown, serving the Los Angeles Kings, The Cannon, sound...
The Pre-Postseason
April 15, 2023 16:18 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Dallas Stars are in, and this year, there are expectations. No more lucky-to-be-here vibes – this time, the Victory Green Gang is challenging. You may ask yourself...how did they get here? Wes and Mark took a good look at the Stars' current situation, and dare we say they like where we're at? In this episode: Does it really matter who Dallas plays in the first round – and why not? How did Mason Marchment look in his first game back from injury? How many matchup problems did his retur...
Wrap It Up
April 06, 2023 19:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBNow that the Dallas Stars have secured their berth on the 2023 Stanley Cup train, fans have a whole new set of anxieties to mull over. Which matchups help, or hurt, the most? Can the team stay healthy? And whatever will we do if they don't break any more records on the way to the first round?... So what's left on the regular-season wish list? Wes, Mark, and Taylor 2.0 got together, and they came up with some questions worthy of Stargazing over. In this episode: What should we look for as t...
No Fooling
April 01, 2023 18:29 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIt's a good time to be a Dallas Stars fan. Jason Robertson is officially the new Mike Modano. Jamie Benn and Joe Pavelski have renewed our faith in Veteran Savvy with record-breaking performances. And Miro Heiskanen is still Miro Heiskanen. All this, plus Jake Oettinger, and the 2023 postseason looks like a bright light at the end of the regular-season tunnel. And while it's technically possible for the Victory Green Gang to fall out of the Stanley Cup playoffs, it's probably time to start ...
Otter Space
March 24, 2023 19:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe NHL’s Central Division is crammed with elite goaltenders, and the Greening Law, P.C. Have you had enough of ESPN yet? Tell us about it at Defending Big D, or DM us on the bird app @WesALawrence or @KETibbetts. You could be part of the next podcast. And we always, always appreciate a rate, review or share, because our listeners are the best listeners in the world.
Party Over Here
March 15, 2023 19:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBGood news: The Greening Law, P.C. Are you ready to embrace the Daddy Era? Talk to us about it at Defending Big D, or DM us on the bird app @WesALawrence or @KETibbetts. You could be part of the next podcast. And please don’t forget to rate, review and share, wherever you listen. Thanks!
Flip The Script
March 08, 2023 21:03 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWhether you believe the Greening Law, P.C. What’s your stupid problem? Leave it at Defending Big D, or DM us on the bird app @WesALawrence or @KETibbetts. You could be part of the next podcast. And please don’t forget to rate, review and share. Thanks for listening.
Up All Night
March 01, 2023 20:30 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWhat will the who is not, to be sure, a podcasting newbie) to take a long look at the situation. In this episode: the skills they need, the specter of the salary cap, the ghost of the Stars’ puck control, the Chaos Line, and how to fix it, the save percentage in overtime, and whether the TDL is overblown. Ready for a trip to the dark side? Welcome to Stargazing. Brought to you by our sponsor, Greening Law, P.C. Comments? Questions? Leave them at Defending Big D, or DM us on Birdy Son...
State Of Play
February 27, 2023 21:01 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWe keep saying the Greening Law, P.C. Want to get your question or comment into our final 2023 @WesALawrence or @KETibbetts. Because who doesn’t love a DBD shout? And please don’t forget to rate, review and share. We’re all family here, so it’s the law, or something.
Worried Man Blues
February 20, 2023 21:55 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBSecondary scoring is hard to come by, the power play has dried up, but hey – the Dallas Stars can still lose by one point to any team in the league, no matter how good (or bad, for that matter). We’ve all seen this team have these problems before, so Wes and Mark catalogued a few of the things they hope to see more (and less) of in the coming weeks. In this episode: Is this a slump, or is this just...hockey? Should the Stars try to shut down 3-on-3 overtime so they can win in the shootout...
Handle It
February 11, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe Dallas Stars have come back from the All-Star break in pretty, pretty, pretty good fashion. With a crucial overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks and a feel-good beatdown of the Minnesota Wild, they’re cruising into a home matinee against the Tampa Bay Lightning with something like momentum. Wes and Mark would love to get in line for their postseason tickets right now, but they’re Stars fans, and Stars fans are conditioned to brace for the collapse. What has the team done, and what shou...
Texas Stars Update, Spring 2023
February 07, 2023 20:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAt this very moment, every team in the Dallas Stars organization is at the top of its division. Think about that over dinner. It’s fun. 100 Degree Hockey founder (and AHL color commentator) Stephen Meserve joins Mark for a spring update on how the Stars have aligned to give us world peace – or at least the prospect of three deep playoffs runs. In this edition, we explore: the role that roster depth has played in the season so far, the pros and cons of a stable lineup, the players earning...