Dallas Stars' sloppy defense overshadows a late surge as they fall to the struggling Chicago Blackhawks—are lineup changes and urgent coaching adjustments on the horizon? Joey Erickson dissects the Stars' costly turnovers, inconsistent blue line play from Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell, and shaky goaltending by Jake Oettinger, questioning whether Dallas has hit rock bottom at the season’s midpoint. Key takeaways include the Stars’ neutral zone struggles, issues with puck management, declining special teams, and a bottom-six forward group failing to generate momentum. With a brutal stretch of 14 games—11 on the road—looming, the pressure mounts for head coach Glenn Goldson to reignite the team’s identity. Can standout efforts from Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson spark a turnaround before the Stars lose ground in the Central Division? Don’t miss Joey Erickson’s no-holds-barred analysis of a must-fix crisis for Dallas. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnStars Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonstars/ #NHL #DallasStars #hockey 0:00 – Stars Lose to Blackhawks The episode opens with Joey Erickson recapping the Dallas Stars’ disappointing 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, highlighting issues like sloppy play, poor puck management, and lingering team frustrations. 10:54 – Neutral Zone and Turnovers In-depth analysis of Dallas’ issues exiting their defensive zone and struggles in the neutral zone. Joey Erickson breaks down persistent turnover problems, failure to establish forecheck, and the ineffectiveness of the bottom-six forwards. 21:44 – Brutal January Road Schedule Looking ahead, Joey Erickson previews Dallas’ rigorous upcoming schedule, focusing on the tough stretch of road games, concern over team fatigue, defensive lapses, and the need for coaching adjustments moving forward. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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Buffalo Sabres shatter the Dallas Stars’ six-game point streak with a convincing 4-1 win, raising major questions about the Stars' faltering power play. Can Dallas rediscover their offensive rhythm before the season slips away? Joey Erickson spotlights Maverick Bork’s early highlight, Tage Thompson’s dominant performance, and the defensive breakdowns by Petrovic, Harley, and Lundkvist. Key talking points include the Stars’ alarming 0-for-15 run on the power play, pivotal mistakes in puck management, and how the relentless Sabres penalty kill stifled Dallas. With a quick turnaround against the Chicago Blackhawks—missing stars like Bedard—will the Stars find answers and recover their physical and strategic edge, or are deeper issues brewing under Pete DeBoer’s leadership? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of the Stars’ challenges, potential blue line shakeups, and what’s at stake on their road back to form. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnStars Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonstars/ #NHL #DallasStars #hockey 0:00 – Sabres Spoil Stars’ Streak Recap and analysis of the Dallas Stars’ 4-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, ending their six-game point streak. Joey Erickson discusses the Stars’ offensive struggles, power play drought, and standout moments (or the lack thereof) from both teams. 11:45 – Power Play Woes Deep Dive A closer look at the Stars’ ongoing power play struggles, factors contributing to the recent skid, and challenges they faced with Buffalo’s penalty kill. Joey Erickson offers tactical insight and references coach feedback on the team’s energy and execution. 20:45 – Blackhawks Preview & Roster Concerns Preview of the upcoming game vs. the Chicago Blackhawks, analysis of lineup changes needed, blue line play, and what the Stars must do to bounce back with points. Also, commentary on needed lineup adjustments and consistency issues. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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On today’s episode of Locked On Stars, Joey takes you through his biggest takeaways from Jake Otteinger, Jason Robertson, Tyler Seguin and more from the latest preseason game against the Avalanche. The Dallas Stars offense has been very impressive averaging over four goals a game, is this a sign that the offense will be even better this year? Also, Radek Faksa, Wyatt Johnston, and Roope Hintz are all dealing with injuries. What will have to happen if the Stars are forced to proceed without them come opening night?

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