Stargazing: A Big D Hockey Puckcast

The Defending Big D gang talks with Dallas Stars video coach Kelly Forbes. Find out how his position has become not only a valuable coaching tool but also invaluable for coaches' challenges.

After a hot start to the season, the Stars have stuttered as late. So what do they do about it? Wes and Erin have all the answers in this edition of Stargazing.

The Stars are off to a fast start to the season. What do they need to do to keep it up in the torrid Central Division? Erin and Taylor discuss the surprises and disappointments in the young season.

The Stars are off to a great start to the 2015-16 campaign, but there are still a lot of questions to be answered for this group. The Defending Big D gang walks you through them and help provide some answers for long-term success.

Bob Sturm from 1310 The Ticket joins the Defending Big D team to talk about the Stars expectations for the 2015-16 season. Also, which players need to step up for the team to succeed.

Training camp is open and the pre-season games have begun. The Defending Big D crew takes you thru all the storylines the Stars are dealing with as they get ready for the 2015-16 season.

Lots happening in the Dallas Stars' offseason, and the Defending Big D team is here to break down all the trades and signings. Plus, how is the team setting itself up not just for next season but for seasons to come?

With the upcoming draft and free agency signing period, the Defending Big D gang discuss what the Stars needs are and who they would like to see putting on a Victory Green jersey next season.

Stars master of in-game entertainment Michael Gruber joins Taylor Baird and Derek Neumeier to talk about his role in the fan experience at the AAC. Plus, what is on tap for the offseason to avoid a repeat of the 2014-15 season?

Soooooooo.... goaltending.... amirite? What can the Stars do about the remainder of the season between the pipes and what can they do about the future? Plus, how do the Stars determine what they have going forward with just a few weeks left in the season?

So, where exactly are the Stars? What will they do at the trade deadline? Are they buyers or sellers? Do they make a push or look towards the future? These and other pressing questions are tackled in this week's Defending Big D Podcast.

A rookie sensation and a league-leading scorer... still not enough to make a dent in the West nor enough for Wes, Erin and Brandon to speculate on if the Stars will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.

It's the All Star break, but there is plenty to talk about: a first-half assessment and what the Stars need to do to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.

The Dallas Stars haven't lived up to expectations may be the understatement of this hockey season. Buy why? And what can be done? The Defending Big D team try to figure it all out... before it's too late.

Remember that show we did last week about the Stars finally breaking their losing streak and turning things around? Yeah, about that... Robert, Wes and Brandon try to make sense of all of this and what the team can do to break out of their cycle of bad luck.

Erin, Robert and Wes celebrate the Stars finally breaking out of their early-season slump to win a game on the road against the Coyotes. Plus, what does the Gonchar trade mean for the young players on the team?

Wes Lawrence and Erin Bolen take a look at the first few weeks of the Dallas Stars season and their recent run of bad luck. Is this team equipped to break out?

Wes Lawrence and Taylor Baird preview the Dallas Stars' 2014-15 season and what the team needs to do to make a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

ESPN Hockey Insider Craig Custance joins the show to give a national perspective on the Stars' expectations for the 2014-15 season. Plus, the preseason is producing a few interesting story lines.

Brandon Worley and Wes Lawrence talk about Stars training camp and the team's first pre-season game. Which players are making a case to make the big club and which need a little more seasoning?

Brandon Worley and Derek Neumeier welcome the new FSSW Stars pre and post-game host Josh Bogorad to talk about the team's amazing run last year and what that means as training camp opens this week.

1310 The Ticket's Bob Sturm joins Brandon Worley and Taylor Baird to discuss the disappointing end to the Stars' playoff run but also look ahead to the team's promising future.

Brandon, Taylor and Erin break down the Dallas Stars' first playoff appearance since 2008. What will it take for the Stars to advance past the Western Conference leaders Anaheim Ducks?

Just a few games into the season and the question remains: just what kind of team is the Dallas Stars? Lots of flashes but also lots of question marks. The Defending Big D team tries to sort it all out in this episode.

Brad and Erin talk about the upcoming Dallas Stars season and how this new beginning just might turn out a little differently than the other recent new beginnings.

Erin and Taylor take over the podcast to talk about training camp being right around the corner, all the changes the organization did over the summer and how the team's new unis match up against the rest of the league.

An in-depth look at all the Dallas Stars 2013 draft picks.

Brandon, Brad and Erin welcome Mike Heika from the Dallas Morning News to discuss the Dallas Stars' busy off season - from a new GM and coach to what they might do at the draft and free agency market.

Brandon. Brad and Erin give their last goodbyes to Dallas Stars captain Brenden Morrow and discuss what his trade to PIT could mean for the rest of the roster.

Defending Big D talks with Dallas Stars defenseman Brenden Dillon about the team's chemistry during the shortened season, their push to the playoffs and roommate hijinks.

The season is off to a fast start, and the Stars have stumbled out of the gate a little. The Defending Big D gang takes a look at some of the issues plaguing this team (penalties) as they try to quickly find an identity.

The Stars' season is right around the corner, and Defending Big D is talking about their expectations for the team, the Jamie Benn contract situation and how the shortened season will affect the Stars' play.

Hockey is back and everything is OK! Defending Big D is talking about it with Stars President and CEO Jim Lites - discussing everything from the team's current roster, marking efforts and new uniform developments!

With the NHL still in lockout, Brandon, Brad and Erin decide to talk about some hockey that's actually happening with Stars legend Craig Ludwig. Ludwig is part of the ownership group of the CHL team the Allen Americans. He talks about his involvement with the team and his life after the NHL.

Brandon and Erin go over the latest lockout news and which Stars have signed to play overseas until everything is settled - whenever that is.

Brad, Erin and Ted fill some time as the NHL goes into a lockout... again.

Dallas Stars PxP man Ralph Strangis joins the Defending Big D gang to talk about the changes the organization is looking at on and off the ice. Changes that include players, fron-off personnel and even (maybe? perhaps?) new color schemes and sweaters.

Brandon, Erin, Huw and Stephen Meserve of HundredDegreeHockey.com take a look back at the Stars' 2012 draft and break down what they saw at the recent prospect camp.

Brandon, Brad, Taylor and Erin break down the Dallas Stars 2012 draft and recent free agency signings and explain how signing veterans is actually a sign that the club is committing to their youth.

Brandon, Brad, Erin and newcomer Huw Wales talk about the 2012 NHL Draft and what the Stars approach should be to set them up for a playoff run in 2013 and beyond.

Brandon Worley talks with Stars defensive prospect Brenden Dillion about his path to the NHL. Also, Stephen Meserve from Hundred Degree Hockey joins in to talk about the Texas Stars.

Brandon and Erin welcome Bruce LeVine from 1310 The Ticket's Stars Postgame Show to talk about the team's march towards the playoffs, what to do about Adam Pardy, is Kari the greatest goaltender in the world, and will Gully get some Coach of the Year consideration?

The Stars' 11-game points streak came crashing down with a thud against Winnipeg. What will that mean for the rest of the season? Brandon and Erin sort that out in this episode.

Brandon, Brad and Erin marvel at the Stars' surge over the last few weeks all the way to the top of the Pacific Division. And talk about that sometimes it's the moves not made that turn out to be the best decisions.

Brandon and Brad talk about the upcoming trade deadline and how the Stars should approach this season and how it will affect future seasons. Also, just how good has Ryan Garbutt been in his short time here?

Should the Dallas Stars sell, buy or stand pat at this year's NHL trade deadline? Brandon, Brad, Taylor and Erin welcome special guest Bob Sturm from 1310 The Ticket to discuss strategy for the Stars for this year and beyond.

Dallas Stars play-by-play announcer Ralph Strangis joins the podcast to talk about his years in the booth, his history with the organization and his opinion of where this team is heading.

Brad, Brandon, Erin and Taylor look at the first half of the season and discuss what has been going right for the Stars and who needs to have a big second half. Also, why isn't Jamie Been an League superstar and what happened to realignment?

Brandon, Taylor and Erin welcome Stephen Meserve from 100degreehockey.com to talk about the up and coming Stars in the system.

Brad and Brandon talk with Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski about the team's play so far, concussions, realignment and his love for the Green Bay Packers.

Brad, Brandon, Erin and Taylor talk about the recent play of backup goaltender Richard Bachman and how the Stars should handle his playing time moving forward. Plus, an interesting discussion on the task of concussions in the League.