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This week, the boys talk about Macklin Celebrini's new deal, Matthew Schaefer not looking at the captaincy, and Columbus ruining their radio people. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about Celebrini, Jason Robertson's deal, and how Danny Briere really ruined things due to his offer sheet. 

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Allan Stanley (10:47).  In the Weekly 7: Patrick Kane returns to the Blackhawks, RJ Celebrini stock watch, Jason Robertson & Jet Greaves resign, the no captain epidemic, and the Top 10 Best & Worst NHL contracts (27:59). In hobby news, Fanatics Fest sets an attendance record and hockey autograph signers at The National (1:12:34).  James recently pulled the card of a lifetime; the 2024-25 Upper Deck Macklin Celebrini Young Guns Gold Outburst 1/1. We talk to him about his experience hitting a hobby grail and what he plans to do with the card (1:18:21).  We take a look at the Top 5 Very Early 2025-26 Parkhurst hockey sales (2:06:00).  Then, we answer your hockey cards questions in the Gongshow mailbag (2:14:33), and end the show by sharing our recent personal pickups (2:43:13).Partners & SponsorsThe Upper Deck Company - https://www.UpperDeck.comGongshow Breaks - https://www.GongshowBreaks.comGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

in this week;s Mdden Mondaypodcast, MArk Madden and I Steelers traini n camp arrives, Pirates woes, Jason Robertson's future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show breaking down the latest news in the NHL including Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale's new contracts with the Flyers, the Blackhawks extending Connor Bedard and bringing back Patrick Kane, and Jason Robertson staying in Dallas after turning down a ton of money from Seattle. We also share with you some info about the upcoming Nasty Knuckles Checking Clinic, and our tourney with Let's Play 3v3. We are then joined by newest Head Coach of the Los Angeles Kings Peter Laviolette! Lavi discusses being hired as LA's new bench boss, the head coaching interviews with other teams, LA's offseason additions, some of their young players, getting to coach Artemi Panarin again, and the support from his family. We then jump into some Flyers talk, start with him being hired during the 2009-10 season, the Winter Classic in Boston, the 2010 roster, the playoff run that season, and the 3-0 comeback to the Bruins. He also touches on how he's evolving as a coach, his pregame speeches, and if there's any comparisons between the 2010 Flyers to the 2017 Predators. Moving along we talk about the 2010-11 Flyers season, coaching rookie Sergei Bobrovsky, the HBO 24/7 series, and coaching an 18 year old Sean Couturier. Wrapping up, Lavi discusses whether he liked coaching in Philly or not, and Riley shares some insight on playing for Laviolette. Nasty Knuckles Checking Clinic sign up: https://mindchampclinic.com/product/14u-16u-checking-clinic-june-copy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTPfTxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzZE9YNkljaVE2VHZOTlZZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHni9bUju2cnIOgdjjtXLHPaCTOXARjEwUCs2gmN6ulctiVn9nwvLj0fw9LU6_aem_LksxPMTjVib8nOSWfXxXWQLet's Play 3v3 sign up: https://www.letsplay3v3.com/registration/69859?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaATPfYlwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp4WG7_X9WTMsCLEQJW2RxG64O5Uvz4c49ZXcNvwMAx-T7KJiiNRyFetGpdsO_aem_6kr7NKrnn-Aff7y8QvnQEQNasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Jason Robertson saga in the rearview mirror, could the Pittsburgh Penguins turn their attention to Shane Wright?   Check out our latest episodes

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Watch 3ICE on the sdpn YouTube Channel all summer long! 11:00 We have to talk about it 1:13:00 Patrick Kane to Chicago again 1:26:00 Jason Robertson and Dallas reach a deal 1:32:00 Ken Daneyko joins the show! Visit this episode's sponsors:

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Gbag Nation examines SEC Media Days, specifically Nick Saban's semi-Gator status and Ryan Silverfield defending his personal aura. Guest Joey Erickson analyzes Jason Robertson's new deal with the Dallas Stars and the team's challenging offseason. Discussions also cover Joel Klatt's All-21st Century college football roster and Jake Paul's aspirations to play in the NFL. 01:53 - College Football Rivalries 06:15 - Saban's Florida Comments 09:24 - Ryan Silverfield's Aura 12:53 - Jake Paul NFL Dreams 17:24 - Jason Robertson's Contract 23:52 - Stars Offseason Grade 31:22 - All-21st Century Team 35:31 - SEC Media Day Coverage

Joey Erickson joins GBAG Nation to provide an in-depth analysis of the Dallas Stars' salary cap situation and Jason Robertson's new contract. They explore potential future moves for elite free agents like Connor McDavid while grading the team's offseason performance and discussing the impact on locker room culture. 01:55 - Jason Robertson Contract Analysis 05:41 - Pursuing NHL Superstar Free Agents 08:57 - Grading Stars Offseason Moves

Robo avoids arbitration and is going back to Dallas at 12mil for the next season. Great deal assuming they can keep him in free agency. Utah is turning into a major destination. Philly is all the way back and could be a real problem next year. Sandwich and Ice Cream Truck debates. Fraud Watch and Top Hits. And a movie theater snack Blind Ranking.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - Do we like the deals for Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale? 03:00 - Of those two players, who has more to prove this season? 08:00 - Biggest takeaways from the Flyers' schedule being released. 10:42 - A 1-on-1 interview with Alex Bump. 20:45 - Around the league: Patrick Kane, Jason Robertson deals.

On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky reacts to the end of the Pittsburgh Penguins hunt for Jason Robertson after the winger re-signed with the Dallas Stars. He also shares his thoughts on where the Pens should pivot to in the trade market, and takes stock of the Metropolitan Division as we enter the slow season of the hockey calendar -- Tune in!   Check out our latest episodes

Lia Assimakopoulos joins the show to talk the Dallas Stars & the Jason Robertson signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Kennedy joins to discuss Joe and Bob being on vacation, Jason Robertson signed a 1-year deal with Dallas. The Zach Werenski domino has changed everything. TK could tell what visiting city he was in based solely on the players' vehicles. Will the Pens do anything else notable with Robertson off the board? The Flyers are in a better place than the Pens right now. 

Tyler Kennedy joins to discuss Joe and Bob being on vacation, Jason Robertson signed a 1-year deal with Dallas. The Zach Werenski domino has changed everything. TK could tell what visiting city he was in based solely on the players' vehicles. Will the Pens do anything else notable with Robertson off the board? The Flyers are in a better place than the Pens right now. Patrick Kane got an absurd contract to return to Chicago. Will the Pens have a Russian connection? TK talks about the significance of a number for a hockey player. Was the Blackhawks dynasty better than the Pens? Is Kane the best American born hockey player ever? TK compliments Limits' mustache. Is Austin going to do a Pittsburgh dating show? 

Tyler Kennedy joins to discuss Joe and Bob being on vacation, Jason Robertson signed a 1-year deal with Dallas. The Zach Werenski domino has changed everything. TK could tell what visiting city he was in based solely on the players' vehicles. Will the Pens do anything else notable with Robertson off the board? The Flyers are in a better place than the Pens right now. Patrick Kane got an absurd contract to return to Chicago. Will the Pens have a Russian connection? TK talks about the significance of a number for a hockey player. Was the Blackhawks dynasty better than the Pens? Is Kane the best American born hockey player ever? TK compliments Limits' mustache. Is Austin going to do a Pittsburgh dating show? The Pirates got two great starts on Wednesday, but the bullpen faltered once more. Chandler had one of his best starts ever. DK made a horrible decision. A caller gives his take. Colin Beazley joins to give his thoughts on the game-ending replay challenge, the decision to pull Chandler, who the internal bullpen options are, how much longer Ozuna be on the roster, if the Pirates should extend Valdez soon and his great approach, Jacob Gonzalez's future role, Brandon Lowe's struggles, is Oneil Cruz could be moved, who Colin would be willing to trade. This is becoming the "protect your pitching investment" era of baseball. Callers chime in on who the Pirates should acquire. More callers give their Pirates proposals. Does Cherington have more sway than Don Kelly when it comes to how long a starting pitcher goes? Austin Hedges back to Pittsburgh?? Paul in Washington isn't a happy camper about Don Kelly. Jeff Hathhorn joins to discuss Brandon Eisert's woes, if Bubba Chandler could be traded, the replay review to end the game, more Mason Miller proposals. If you could add any player to the Pirates for the rest of 2026, regardless of contract and trade compensation, who would you pick? Skubal? Ohtani? PCA? Or still Mason Miller?

In the final hour of the morning show, Ben Ennis and Sam McKee discuss current NHL news, focusing on Jason Robertson's one-year deal with the Dallas Stars and the team's offseason moves. They ponder whether the Leafs should pursue a rumored trade with the Stars and speculate on Zach Werenski's future with the Blue Jackets. After a break, they are joined by Blake Murphy (24:45), who shares insights on the Blue Jays' season, analyzes Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, and discusses the team's position as sellers leading up to the trade deadline. The hosts reflect on various factors affecting the season's outcome. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you like your ice cream, it's not getting any better for the Blue Jays, and Jason Robertson's future in Dallas.

We've got a lot to catch up on this week! Tune in as we recap the last few weeks in the world of the NHL with offer sheets, signings and predictions going into the 2026-27 NHL season. Presented by: DraftKings Use Promo Code: THPN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Tiffin joins to discuss Jason Robertson's one-year contract extension and what it means for the Stars' long-term salary cap strategy. They explore the team's thinner roster depth compared to last season and analyze the potential for a trade deadline situation similar to Mikko Rantanen. The segment concludes with a look at a social media blunder by the Miami Heat involving LeBron James.

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The guys evaluate Kumar Rocker's dominant start for the Rangers and the impact of Josh Jung's calf injury. They also discuss Jason Robertson's new contract with the Stars and identify under-the-radar Cowboys players to watch this season. More ESPN layoffs.

The Stars have signed Jason Robertson to a one year deal worth 12 million dollars. Gavin Spittle gives his thoughts on the move and how it benefits both the Dallas Stars and Jason Robertson.

A consortium backed by BlackRock and Abu Dhabi-based fund MGX has completed the $40 billion acquisition of North Texas-based Aligned Data Centers. In other news, one of downtown Dallas' most recognizable walls was reduced to an interim layer of blue in May. What would you like to see in its place? Click here to share your thoughts; Jake Paul shared more about his family office and why he decided to start one in a Q and A with the Dallas Morning News; and the Dallas Stars have finally reached a resolution to their difficult contract negotiation with Jason Robertson, signing the forward to a short-term deal to bring him back for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:59) to discuss the Blue Jays' disappointing play following the All-Star break. They debate the feelings amongst Jays fans about the team, whether they will be buyers or sellers at the approaching trade deadline, which players could be made available or untouchable, and John Schneider's job security. After the break, Ailish and Justin touch on the Red Sox' 15-game winning streak before the Blue Jays head to Fenway this weekend, Jason Robertson signing a one-year contract to return to the Dallas Stars next season, before looking at the youngest players across sports and their potential to surpass the current slate of stars.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 More on the Broncos.13:40 Chad Brown joins the show.32:50 World Cup viewership, Jason Robertson.

Jason Robertson finally has a contract, but does that mean everything is back to normal in Dallas? Irfaan Gaffar and David Pagnotta break down the Stars forward's one-year deal, why a long-term extension doesn't appear imminent, and why there may still be lingering tension between Robertson and the organization. They also dive into the Columbus Blue Jackets' contract situation, what's next for the Detroit Red Wings organization, and how offer sheets are continuing to reshape the NHL landscape.The guys also discuss the latest surrounding Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets, contract negotiations involving Arber Xhekaj, Will Smith, and Macklin Celebrini, plus where things stand with Cutter Gauthier and the Anaheim Ducks. It's another packed summer edition of DFO Insider Edition with all the latest news, rumours, and contract updates from around the NHL.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to recent news that Jason Robertson decided to sign with the Dallas Stars instead of the Penguins.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson continue discussing hypothetical trades the Pirates could make this season by the MLB Trade Deadline. Also, how did the Penguins miss out on Jason Robertson? And Ray Fittipaldo and Noah Hiles from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette each come on The Fan Hotline. July 22, 2026, 8:00 Hour

The Stars have re-signed Jason Robertson to a 1-year deal worth $12M. What does that mean for the Penguins offseason plans? It felt like Kyle Dubas was cornering things to make a real push for Robertson, after trading for his brother at the beginning of free agency. Will Dubas push the chips to 2027 when there is a loaded free agency class with the Penguins expected to have an abundance of cap space? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff doesn't think the Jason Robertson thing is totally dead because he re-signed to only 1 more year in Dallas. How close are the Penguins if Robertson is in the mix? Jeff doesn't think Kyle Dubas is done looking at his options. Jeff said there isn't really an in-house option to build around after Sidney Crosby. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler said the Penguins offseason strategy should now be ‘sit & wait' after Jason Robertson re-signed in Dallas. Should the Penguins have interest in Dylan Larkin? With a loaded free agency class in 2027, will the Penguins get in on the fun? The guys think Cale Makar should be on top of the priority list in the '27 offseason. TK thinks it might be Jason Robertson.

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler said the Penguins offseason strategy should now be ‘sit & wait' after Jason Robertson re-signed in Dallas. Should the Penguins have interest in Dylan Larkin? With a loaded free agency class in 2027, will the Penguins get in on the fun? The guys think Cale Makar should be on top of the priority list in the '27 offseason. TK thinks it might be Jason Robertson.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff doesn't think the Jason Robertson thing is totally dead because he re-signed to only 1 more year in Dallas. How close are the Penguins if Robertson is in the mix? Jeff doesn't think Kyle Dubas is done looking at his options. Jeff said there isn't really an in-house option to build around after Sidney Crosby.

Welcome back to another special edition of Guerilla Sports Off Ice!   Jesse Montano and Mark Robinson are back for more league-wide NHL talk, hitting all the hottest off-season hockey topics that you can think of.   Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars have reached an agreement and avoided arbitration. Robo signed a 1 year, 12 million dollar contract to stay in Dallas for the forseeable future. Right now, it appears Dallas has spent 12 million dollars on a little bit of extra time. Whether it be a trade or another extension, either outcome is still imminent. The Stars have major cap issues that need to be solved now that they can table getting Robertson locked up long term. What is the tell behind this move, and what comes next for Dallas?   Jay Zawaski also joins the show from the CHGO studios to talk about Connor Bedard's recent extension and other news surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks.  

– At this point, what's the value in Matthew Liberatore? Plus, It's hard to ignore the similarities to a year ago. – It seems like we're about to see a changing of the guard with the young pitching. – The Stars and Jason Robertson settle on a deal for now but what's next?– Questions and AnswersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kerbs joins the show to discuss what it means for Blues games on TV now that the NHL will be producing their games this season. What are his expectations for Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael this season. Plus, What did he make of Jason Robertson signing with the Stars for just one year?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- At this point, what's the value in Matthew Liberatore? Plus, It's hard to ignore the similarities to a year ago.- It seems like we're about to see a changing of the guard with the young pitching.- The Stars and Jason Robertson settle on a deal for now but what's next?- Questions and Answers- Oli had a clear explanation on what's going on with Ivan Herrera. Plus, Where should the Cardinals have expected more than this?- NFL Quick Hitters– Voice of the Blues Chris Kerber– Junk Drawer– Should the Cardinals still pan to give Dustin May the QO?– More Likely to Happen– Is it reasonable to dream on Mizzou in 2026? Plus, How good does Austin Simmons need to be this year for Mizzou to take a jump?– BK & Ferrario RewindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a solo edition of Oilersnation Everyday as Tyler Yaremchuk holds down the fort while Liam Horrobin enjoys his honeymoon! Joining Tyler for today's show is producer Bordzy, as the boys tackle the latest headlines from around the NHL before turning their attention back to the Edmonton Oilers.They'll kick things off by discussing the surprising contract signed by Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson. Rather than locking into a long-term extension, Robertson agreed to a one-year deal worth $12 million, setting himself up for another trip to unrestricted free agency negotiations next summer. Tyler and Bordzy will break down why Robertson chose to bet on himself, what it means for the Stars, and whether this could ultimately lead to an even bigger payday a year from now.From there, the conversation shifts back to Edmonton as the boys discuss what the upcoming season could look like for Ike Howard. After an encouraging start to his professional career, what would qualify as a successful sophomore campaign? Where could he fit into the Oilers' lineup, and what should expectations be heading into training camp? Tyler and Bordzy will dive into Howard's development and the role he could carve out this season.Later in the show, former Oiler Shawn Belle joins Tyler in studio to discuss his new role alongside Tom Gazzola, the Oilers' outlook heading into next season, and some of the biggest roster battles that will unfold once training camp gets underway. From the blue line to the bottom six, there will be plenty of jobs up for grabs, and Shawn will share his perspective on who could emerge.To wrap things up, Tyler hands out his favourite daily betting plays courtesy of bet365.

Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars avoid arbitration with a one-year, $12 million contract, but what does the deal mean for Robertson's long-term future and Dallas' Stanley Cup window?Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton break down why Robertson chose a short-term deal, whether he'll remain in Dallas beyond next season, and how the Stars could approach his next contract.The guys also discuss the massive arbitration gap between the Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Jet Greaves, Connor Bedard's new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, and the latest offseason storylines surrounding Dylan Larkin, Morgan Rielly, Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes and Nikita Kucherov.Later, New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen joins the show to discuss preparing for a larger workload next season, the evolution of NHL goaltending, Canada's pipeline of elite goalies, three-goalie systems becoming more common around the league, his experience working Hockey Night in Canada, and the players who surprised him most in practice throughout his NHL career.If you're looking for the latest NHL news, contract analysis, goalie insight, and offseason discussion, this episode has you covered.

JR can't finish TV series he starts, the Blue Jays are in deep, and Jason Robertson returns to the Stars in a 1-year deal.

Jason Robertson's arbitration hearing is scheduled for Saturday. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the process for the hearing and when the Stars must be cap compliant. Gavin and Sean rank the top 10 current NHL players and top 6 defenseman after a Top 50 list came out and Wyatt Johnston wasn't on it. The guys wrap by looking at the Stars over/under point total for the upcoming season.

Steve Yzerman is out as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings, creating one of the biggest NHL storylines of the summer. What led to the surprising front office change, and what does it mean for Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and the future of the Red Wings?Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down Detroit's next steps, discuss Jason Robertson's looming arbitration hearing with the Dallas Stars, and explain why his next contract could have ripple effects across the NHL. The guys also dive into Leo Carlsson's massive offer sheet, how the rising salary cap is changing player negotiations, and why blockbuster contracts are only going to become more common.Plus, the latest on Connor Hellebuyck and whether the Winnipeg Jets star could still be on the move before the start of the NHL season, the NHL's new centralized broadcast production plans, Jet Greaves' arbitration case, training camp changes with the new 84-game schedule, and another edition of Fill in the Blank.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:35 - World Cup Final & Sports Atmosphere08:10 - Steve Yzerman Steps Down in Detroit15:25 - Ducks Match Leo Carlsson20:35 - Why NHL Contracts Are Changing29:35 - Jason Robertson Arbitration32:00 - NHL Productions Expands Local Broadcasts40:25 - Jet Greaves Arbitration44:10 - Fill in the Blank52:55 - 84-Game Schedule & Shorter Preseason56:30 - Connor Hellebuyck's Future58:10 - Will We See Another Big NHL Trade?

This week's "Madden Monday" features a recap of Spain's win in the World Cup, conversation about the Penguins' offseason, potential Pirates trade hang-ups, the Bucs' series win in Cleveland, Steelers training camp and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's "Madden Monday" features a recap of Spain's win in the World Cup, conversation about the Penguins' offseason, potential Pirates trade hang-ups, the Bucs' series win in Cleveland, Steelers training camp and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring Cleaning – Dallas StarsThe Dallas Stars entered the 2025-26 season with Stanley Cup expectations after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final and four straight 100-point seasons. Instead, Dallas suffered another painful postseason disappointment, falling to the Minnesota Wild in six games during the opening round. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Stars' dramatic swings in performance, the devastating injuries that depleted their lineup, and the difficult decisions awaiting General Manager Jim Nill as he attempts to extend the championship window of one of the NHL's most talented—but increasingly veteran—teams.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Dallas Stars finish second in the Central Division before losing to Minnesota in six games during the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Neil and Vic discuss the consistently high expectations surrounding a team that has averaged more than 107 points over the last five full seasons.[00:01:00] The conversation turns to Dallas' repeated playoff disappointments after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final. Glen Gulutzan returned for his second stint behind the Stars' bench, following a long line of respected coaches who were also unable to lead the organization back to the Stanley Cup Final.[00:01:45] Neil explains how the strength of the Central Division and the NHL's current playoff format creates an extremely difficult opening-round matchup for any team finishing second or third. Dallas knew for months that Minnesota would likely be its opponent, but still could not find a way through one of the league's deepest teams.[00:02:00] Vic reviews the Stars' wildly inconsistent regular season. Dallas followed a 14-1-2 stretch with a 2-6-4 slide, then produced a 14-0-1 run that included 10 consecutive victories before struggling again late in the year. The panel discusses why the Stars can look unbeatable at their best and completely vulnerable when their game disappears.[00:03:00] Dallas' recent playoff history is placed under the microscope. The Stars surrendered a 2-1 series lead against Edmonton in 2024, struggled offensively against the Oilers again in 2025, and then lost another 2-1 series advantage against Minnesota after allowing a late lead to slip away in Game 4.[00:04:00] Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each score 45 goals, but the offense drops sharply after the two young stars. Mikko Rantanen is revealed to have suffered a torn MCL during the Olympics, limiting his effectiveness after returning for the final 10 games of the regular season.[00:05:00] The Stars' extensive injury list is examined. Tyler Seguin suffers a season-ending torn ACL, Roope Hintz tears his hamstring shortly after returning from the Olympics, while Miro Heiskanen, Radek Faksa, Michael Bunting, and Nils Lundkvist also deal with significant injuries during the playoff push.[00:06:00] Neil and Vic debate how much the injuries contributed to the first-round exit. While every playoff team deals with health issues, Dallas lost several high-impact players whose absence significantly reduced the club's offensive depth and ability to compete with Minnesota.[00:07:00] Attention shifts to the offseason facing three-time General Manager of the Year Jim Nill. Dallas owns only five selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, with no picks in the first or third rounds after aggressively trading future assets to acquire veteran help.[00:07:45] The Stars enter the offseason above the projected salary cap before the July reset. Their unrestricted free agents include captain Jamie Benn, Michael Bunting, Adam Erne, Nathan Bastian, Alex Petrovic, and Kyle Capobianco.[00:08:00] Jason Robertson headlines Dallas' restricted free agent class after another elite goal-scoring season. Neil describes Robertson as one of the NHL's premier natural finishers and expects his next contract to become one of the largest and most important negotiations of Jim Nill's tenure.[00:09:00] The discussion turns to the aging portion of the Stars' core. While Robertson and Johnston remain young franchise pillars, longtime veterans Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin are approaching the final stages of their careers, forcing Dallas to consider when and how to begin retooling the roster.[00:10:00] The episode concludes with a difficult question surrounding Jamie Benn's future. Neil praises Benn's leadership, toughness, and lasting impact as captain, but acknowledges that Jim Nill must eventually decide whether to continue with the veteran core or transition the team toward a new generation of leadership.

Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. The smoke in the air from Canadian wildfires is making "dangerous" conditions on peoples health. The Pirates are scheduled to play in Cleveland tonight. Cleveland's air has gotten better. TK thinks something would have been done by now if the Penguins were trading for Jason Robertson. Should the Penguins put all three Russians on the same line?

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Your Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down the latest Red Wings trade rumors as Dylan Larkin expands his list by a whopping 1 team. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Steve Yzerman's reported win-now demands, contract anxiety with DeBrincat & Edvinsson, and the offer sheet fallout shaking up the rest of the NHL. (00:00) - Intro (03:45) - Larkin's List Expands The Dallas Stars become team number four, and why a Jason Robertson return doesn't add up if he won't extend in Detroit. (10:20) - Win-Now Trade Demands The reported ask for a Wyatt Johnston or Matt Boldy-type player, why the teams on the list can't realistically deliver it, and the case that dragging this into the season is the plan all along. (23:15) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Watch Offer sheet risk, the bridge deal vs. long-term debate, and why every day Edvinsson goes unsigned is a mistake - especially after what just happened in Anaheim. (30:40) - Alex DeBrincat & Cap Strategy What a DeBrincat extension should cost, why you pay your best players, and how death by a thousand cuts at the bottom of the roster is the real danger. (39:45) - Around the NHL The Ducks match the Leo Carlsson offer sheet: right call or a five-year bind? Plus Alex Ovechkin's return, Connor Bedard's shoulder surgery, and the Tom Dundon Stanley Cup name controversy. (53:05) - Overtime Mailbag Patron questions on no-move clauses, what Detroit would do with a first overall pick, and offseason delirium. --- Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!