The Dallas Stars introduced Glen Gulutzan as their new head coach, and his press conference delivered a clear vision: collaboration, flexibility, and a ramp-up in physicality. Ryan and James break down Gulutzan’s comments, what they reveal about the coaching staff, and how this shift might reshape the team’s playoff readiness.

Then they dive into NHL free agency news, from Mitch Marner’s blockbuster move to Vegas to Florida’s miracle re-signings and a handful of eyebrow-raising deals. The episode wraps with a look at under-the-radar risers (like Utah and Anaheim) and which Central Division teams might fall off.

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🎧 In the premiere episode of this offseason's Stars’ Fan Stories series, we chat with Ryan Gardner — an airline pilot, model airplane collector, TikTok creator, and a proud member of the Starcastic Remarks’ Who Cares Club.

Gardner shares how he went from casually watching hockey to becoming a season ticket holder who lives and breathes Stars hockey. From 2020’s Bubble magic to Game 7 nerves, Ryan reflects on what this team means to him and why he believes the Dallas Stars are the heartbeat of DFW sports.

Inside this episode:

• How the 2020 playoff run ignited his passion

• Favorite players past and present (spoiler: Wyatt Johnston)

• Why the AAC is unlike any other sports venue

• The power of community, and what being a Stars fan truly means

• A heartfelt message to the Dallas Stars team

💬 New Stars' Fan Stories episodes premiere every Tuesday at 7 pm on our YouTube channel throughout the months of July and August! Available on audio platforms the following Wednesday!
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A heartfelt shout-out to young Stars fan Mason Tutt and the whole Tutt family. Please consider supporting his family’s GoFundMe during his battle with leukemia by clicking the link here.

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan, Chris, and James go full offseason mode with a deep dive into the Mitch Marner-to-Dallas rumors — could it really happen? And if so, would Jason Robertson have to go the other way?

The guys also discuss the latest in the Stars’ coaching search, why Glen Gulutzan feels like a step backward, and what to make of Steve Spott’s departure. They evaluate Jim Nill’s latest cap-saving moves with the re-signings of Nils Lundkvist and Mavrik Bourque, and offer thoughts on Marchment’s exit.

Other highlights:

• What Marner’s contract could look like

• Why Rasmus Andersson and Aaron Ekblad also don’t make sense

• Is Jamie Benn at risk of being poached in free agency?

• Who should be Dallas’ #4 defenseman next season?

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A heartfelt shout-out to young Stars fan Mason Tutt and the whole Tutt family. Please consider supporting his family’s GoFundMe during his battle with leukemia by clicking the link here.

In this solo episode, Ryan reacts to the Dallas Stars' first major offseason moves. Matt Duchene is staying in Dallas on a 4-year, $4.5M AAV contract, while Mason Marchment is headed to Seattle in a trade driven by cap concerns.

Topics covered:

• Full reaction to Duchene's deal and why it surprised many

• The emotional weight of losing Marchment and his playoff struggles

• How the Stars may manage remaining cap space (Dumba buyout?)

• What these moves signal about Rantanen, Johnston, and the Stars’ playoff outlook

• The challenge of replacing Marchment’s and Dadonov’s combined 40 goals

Plus, a breakdown of what the Stars might do next with RFAs and potential roster moves.

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A heartfelt shout-out to young Stars fan Mason Tutt and the whole Tutt family. Please consider supporting his family’s GoFundMe during his battle with leukemia by clicking the link here.

The Stanley Cup Final is over — and now it’s decision time for the Dallas Stars. Ryan, Chris, and James put on their GM hats and dive into which Stars players should return for next season. From Duchene’s playoff struggles to Benn’s looming re-signing, they break down the financial and on-ice implications of every move.

You’ll also hear:

• A deep look at what made the Florida Panthers so dominant

• Thoughts on McDavid’s one-goal final and Edmonton’s collapse

• Roster projections, contract predictions, and potential call-ups

• What Olympic roster hints mean for Jake Oettinger and Team USA

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The Stars’ coaching search is in full swing — is Neil Graham the frontrunner? Plus: are the Jason Robertson trade rumors real, and what would it take for Jim Nill to pull the trigger? Ryan, Chris, and guest Juraj Kralik break it all down in this packed offseason episode, including which Stars UFAs might stay or go and why improving the team’s defensive coverage should be priority #1.

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Pete DeBoer is out. Jim Nill has spoken. The Dallas Stars coaching search is officially on.

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan delivers a full breakdown of Jim Nill’s press conference — covering why the Stars fired DeBoer, what role the players had in the decision, and how Nill plans to evolve the team moving forward.

He discusses:

• Nill’s "new voice" comments and player feedback

• The impact of DeBoer’s post-Game 5 comments on Jake Oettinger

• Possible head coach candidates (Neil Graham? Veteran hires? Surprise options?)

• Key offseason priorities: injuries, cap space, Robertson & Benn futures

• Why the Stars must adjust their offensive approach in the playoffs

Stay tuned — the next 2-3 weeks will be critical for this franchise.

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