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.
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Love Starcastic Remarks? Join our BRAND NEW membership club, The Who Cares Club! For $5/month, you get some exclusive perks and help the most sarcastic Stars podcast continue to grow and continue on! Click here to join!The Dallas Stars made a blockbuster move for Mikko Rantanen, but the fallout from Carolina has been nothing short of chaotic. Did Rod Brind’Amour throw Rantanen under the bus? Who’s telling the truth in this trade drama? We break it all down, including what Rantanen himself had to say.
Plus, with Roope Hintz sidelined, Pete DeBoer is experimenting with new line combos. Can Wyatt Johnston step up as a true No. 1 center? How does Rantanen fit into the mix? We analyze the potential impact as the Stars gear up for crucial matchups against the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche.
Other topics we cover in this episode:
🔹 The race for the Central Division—should the Stars really push for 1st place?
🔹 Victory+ SMASHES viewership records—are more young fans tuning in?
🔹 Matt Dumba’s resurgence—what’s changed in his game?
🔹 Casey DeSmith’s hot streak—can he keep it up?
🔹 NHL controversy: Aaron Ekblad’s 20-game suspension explained
🔹 Who Cares Club: Our Top 3 Favorite Hats (yes, this matters)
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