Starcastic Remarks - The Official Stars Podcast Of THPN

Episodes

April 12, 2025

Stars Lose to Utah in the Preseason... Wait, This Was a Real Game? | Episode 6095 | April 12th, 2025

In their historic* first loss to the Utah Hockey Club (*for Utah, not Dallas), Ryan and Chris break down what happens when your penalty kill forgets to show up — and so does your defense. With Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley, and Jake Oettinger all resting up for the postseason, the Stars treated this g…
April 10, 2025

The Hellebuyck Stops Here: Stars Shut Out in Statement Loss | Episode 6094 | April 10th, 2025

The Dallas Stars get blanked for the first time all season in a brutal 4-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, extending their losing streak to four and leaving fans (and hosts) searching for answers. Chris and James break down a night where Hellebuyck stood on his head, the third defensive pairing fell apa…
April 9, 2025

Momentum Check: Are the Stars Ready for the Playoffs? | Episode 6093 | April 9th, 2025

After one of the most shocking late-game collapses in NHL memory, Ryan and Chris ask the question on every Dallas Stars fan’s mind: Is this team actually ready for the playoffs? We break down the aftermath of the Vancouver game, explore how momentum (or the lack of it) is impacting the Stars, and d…
April 8, 2025

Catastrophe! Stars Blow a 3 Goal Lead in the Final Minute to the Canucks | Episode 6092 | April 8th, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks comeback form a three goal deficit to defeat the Dallas Stars in the final minute of regulation. Chris, James, and Ryan break down the record breaking collapse of the Dallas Stars and discuss the possible ramifications it will have in a playoff series against the Colorado Ava…
April 6, 2025

Wild's Effort, Stars' Mild Response | Episode 6091 | April 6th, 2025

The Dallas Stars lose 3–2 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild, and honestly… no one should be surprised. In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan dives into the mess that was Sunday’s game: a lifeless third period, an OT collapse, and the continuation of a frustrating trend that’s been brewing for…
April 5, 2025

Outworked, Outshot, Outskated: Stars Lose to Hungrier Penguins | Episode 6090 | April 5th, 2025

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan and Chris break down the Dallas Stars' first regulation loss in 11 games—a chaotic collapse against a Penguins team currently clinging to playoff hopes (and hats, thanks to Crosby). Despite a surprise hat trick from Evgenii Dadonov and another lights-out …
April 3, 2025

Jake Oettinger: Certified Predators Exterminator | Episode 6089 | April 3rd, 2025

The Stars offense finally remembered hockey games are 60 minutes long—and promptly buried the Predators in the final 21. In this episode, Chris and James break down Dallas’ explosive 5–1 win over Nashville, fueled by actual effort, filthy passing plays, and yet another casually dominant performance…
April 2, 2025

Miro, Miro, On the Ice—Will the Stars' Playoff Run Be Nice? | Episode 6088 | April 2nd, 2025

Ryan and James dive into just how critical Miro is to the Stars' playoff success, analyze how his absence has affected zone exits and overall defensive structure, and debate whether Thomas Harley can carry the load.
March 31, 2025

DeSmith Shuts the Door, Johnston Blows It Open: Stars Beat Kraken | Episode 6087 | March 31st, 2025

The Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3–1 in a game that peaked in minute four and coasted into irrelevance from there. Casey DeSmith continued his absurd backup goalie dominance, Wyatt Johnston extended his goal streak by doing literally everything himself, and Jamie Benn is still stuck at 399 …
March 29, 2025

Clinched and Cooking: Stars Smother Kraken to Punch Playoff Ticket | Episode 6086 | March 29th, 2025

Ryan and Chris recap the Dallas Stars’ dominant 5–1 win over the Seattle Kraken, breaking down why this may have been their most complete game in weeks. From Rantanen finally catching fire to Wyatt Johnston casually being elite on the third line, the vibes are peaking at the perfect time.
March 27, 2025

The Saddledome Collapse: Johnston and DeSmith Burn Calgary | Episode 6085 | March 27th, 2025

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, the Dallas Stars secure a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames, thanks to standout performances from goaltender Casey DeSmith and forward Wyatt Johnston. Despite being outplayed, the Stars extend their point streak to seven games.​
March 26, 2025

No McDavid/Draisaitl? Let’s Make It Interesting Anyway! | Episode 6084 | March 26th, 2025

The Dallas Stars grab two points in Edmonton — but it wasn’t pretty. Ryan, Chris, and James break down a chaotic 4–3 win over the McDavid- and Draisaitl-less Oilers, where Jake Ottinger once again played superhero to bail out another sluggish start.
March 24, 2025

Otter Space: Jake Oettinger Launches a 32-Save Shutout Against Wild | Episode 6083 | March 24th, 2025

In this episode, we break down their 3–0 shutout over the Minnesota Wild, featuring a chef’s kiss performance from Jake Oettinger, who stopped all 32 shots and officially re-entered his “Otter Space” era. Mikko Rantanen took a puck to the face and got tougher, Wyatt Johnston channeled his inner Pav…
March 22, 2025

Duct Tape Defense: Stars Survive Flyers in OT | Episode 6082 | March 22nd, 2025

In this solo episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan breaks down the Dallas Stars’ chaotic 3–2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers — a game that extended the Stars’ point streak to four, yet felt anything but reassuring. Ryan highlights the key moments, from Harley’s unlikely two-goal night (incl…
March 20, 2025

DeSmith’s 950 Night, Team’s 404 Compete Not Found | Episode 6081 | March 20th, 2025

The Dallas Stars lose 3–2 in a shootout to the Tampa Bay Lightning, despite an outstanding performance from goaltender Casey DeSmith. Ryan and Chris break down the game from the American Airlines Center, reacting to Pete DeBoer’s blunt postgame comments and the team’s lack of urgency.
March 19, 2025

No Miro, Big Problem? The Stars' Playoff Hurdle | Episode 6080 | March 19th, 2025

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the latest updates—or lack thereof—on Heiskanen’s status and what it could mean for the Stars’ playoff chances. Ryan also analyzes the team’s recent struggles, including uninspired performances against Winnipeg and Colorado, and what the Stars need to do to regain …
March 18, 2025

Granlund & Harley Shine in Stars’ OT Thriller! Refs Are Told They Suck | Episode 6079 | March 18th, 2025

Ryan, James, and Joey from Locked On Stars break down a chaotic night as the Stars pull out a much-needed overtime win against Anaheim. Plus, we hand out our Biggest Winner & Biggest Loser of the night (spoiler: the refs are catching heat).
March 14, 2025

Jet-Lagged: Stars Crash in Winnipeg | Episode 6078 | March 14th, 2025

The Dallas Stars had a rough night in Winnipeg, falling 4-1 to the Jets in a game that felt like a gut punch. Ryan and James break down the brutal loss, discussing the Stars’ lack of offensive firepower, the struggles of Jake Oettinger, and how missing key players like Miro Heiskanen and Roope Hint…
March 12, 2025

The Rantanen-Carolina Feud: What REALLY Happened? | Episode 6077 | March 12th, 2025

The Dallas Stars made a blockbuster move for Mikko Rantanen, but the fallout from Carolina has been nothing short of chaotic. Plus, with Roope Hintz sidelined, Pete DeBoer is experimenting with new line combos.
March 9, 2025

Canucks Get Canuck-ed: Stars Bounce Back in Style | Episode 6076 | March 9th, 2025

The Dallas Stars put their foot down in Vancouver, cruising to a 4-1 win and proving that a bad loss one night means nothing the next. Casey DeSmith turned into DeWall, Mikael Granlund finally freed the monkey from his back, and Mikko Rantanen continues to look like a $12 million bargain in Big D.
March 8, 2025

Hintz Injured, Rantanen Impresses in Stars’ 5-4 Loss | Episode 6075 | March 8th, 2025

The Dallas Stars put up a valiant fight in the third period but fall just short in a 5-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Mikko Rantanen made his Stars debut in style, notching a goal and an assist, proving he doesn’t need Nathan MacKinnon to shine. Meanwhile, Roope Hintz left the game with a facial in…
March 7, 2025

Nill's Finnishing Touch: Rantanen Is A Dallas Stars | Episode 6074 | March 7th, 2025

The Dallas Stars just pulled off a blockbuster trade, landing Mikko Rantanen in a stunning deadline move! Plus, we react to Wyatt Johnston’s contract extension, analyze the fallout for Carolina, and discuss how this move impacts the Western Conference playoff race.
March 6, 2025

Flame Extinguished: Stars Snuff Out Calgary in OT | Episode 6073 | March 7th, 2025

Jason Robertson played hero once again, scoring both the game-tying and overtime-winning goals as the Stars extended their win streak to four games with a 3-2 victory over the Flames. Despite a sluggish start and Calgary bringing the intensity, Dallas found a way to rally in the third period.
March 6, 2025

Ten Million Reasons Why Wyatt Johnston Stays in Dallas | Episode 6072 | March 5th, 2025

In this episode, Ryan, Chris, and James break down Wyatt Johnston’s red-hot season and what it could mean for his next contract. Will he be the first $10 million man in Stars history? Plus, the crew dives into the latest NHL trade madness, including Tampa’s all-in approach, the Seth Jones deal, and…