2024-25 General Dallas Stars Talk

[MBTendy]

Not trying to out anyone here, but nothing irks me more when fans give opinions on changing the voice of the room, or suggest to turn a new leaf on a captain. Especially when in Benn’s situation, every player/personnel that has been and or currently are apart of the Stars rave about Benn’s leadership and how guys want to play for him.

Again not outing anyone since it happens often, and not just with the Stars. But at the end of the day, fans have very limited knowledge of what goes on in the room and what may be best for the team moving forward in terms of leadership.

Benn should and by the sounds of it, will remain a Star for however long he wants to play, and has always put the team first.

 

[MBTendy]

I’d be willing to wager one of the biggest reasons why Duchene came back to play for this organization at a massive discount is because of the locker room culture. Listen to any Duchene interview and he will talk about competing for the guys like Jamie and Tyler.

Its okay if you dont understand this. Not bringing back your captain of 12+ years signals a culture shift whether you’re willing to recognize that or not.

Well said

 

[M88K]

To make the cap work next year it's either Marchment +Dumba out the door (fingers crossed)
Or Robo.
I would guess if we win the cup it's Robo, if we don't, they try and keep as much of the band together as they can, and get rid of of the passengers

 

[MBTendy]

Also I missed the Stars game last night, but that’s pretty badass of Benn to say “deal with our pending contract and come to me last”.

 

[MBTendy]

To make the cap work next year it's either Marchment +Dumba out the door (fingers crossed)
Or Robo.
I would guess if we win the cup it's Robo, if we don't, they try and keep as much of the band together as they can, and get rid of of the passengers

Ya I’ve learnt to appreciate Mush but he definitely should be moved out, along with Dumba in the offseason. Like you said, get rid of the passengers.

Moving Mush shouldn’t be hard

 

[BG44]

Moving Dumba on the other hand should be very hard.

 

[eartotheground]

Moving Dumba on the other hand should be very hard.

package deal baby

 

[TangoMcBride]

Moving Dumba on the other hand should be very hard.

Give Chicago Kyrou just to take Dumba off our hands. I'm pretty sure they're struggling to just reach the salary floor.

 

[BG44]

I don't know how the money works, but ...

Robertson-Hintz-Bourque
Benn-Johnston-Rantanen
Blumel-Duchene-Seguin
Back-Steel-Hyry
$775 Forward

Harley-Heiskanen
Lindell-Lyubushkin
Bichsel-Lundqvist
$775K Defender

Oettinger
DeSmith

It's fun having Rantanen on a stacked line with Robertson and Hintz, but I think the team would be better off having two #1 lines: Robertson-Hintz and Rantanen-Johnston.

 

[BG44]

Give Chicago Kyrou just to take Dumba off our hands. I'm pretty sure they're struggling to just reach the salary floor.

I doubt Kyrou has any value. He's struggling to even stay in the AHL lineup.

 

[starsfan86]

I don't know how the money works, but ...

Robertson-Hintz-Bourque
Benn-Johnston-Rantanen
Blumel-Duchene-Seguin
Back-Steel-Hyry
$775 Forward

Harley-Heiskanen
Lindell-Lyubushkin
Bichsel-Lundqvist
$775K Defender

Oettinger
DeSmith

It's fun having Rantanen on a stacked line with Robertson and Hintz, but I think the team would be better off having two #1 lines: Robertson-Hintz and Rantanen-Johnston.

Oof that left side of the forwards is paper thin. Benn isn’t playing like a 2nd liner this season and who knows how much he will decline next season. It is what it is though.

 

[LT]

Seguin is a big question mark moving forward, if what we've heard about him being unable to skate without pain is true. I think there's a non-zero chance this upcoming playoff run could be the last meaningful hockey he plays.

 

[Klockis]

No offense but your opinion is vibes driven, not mine.

I wouldn’t have this opinion if there weren’t dozens of interviews over the years that support it. It gets emphasized all the time.

This kind of culture is sought after in the hockey world. Buffalo, Montreal, and a lot of the perennial bottom dwellers of the past decade+ would kill for it. You can’t just piece together a few “leaders” and the light immediately turns on- see the current failure in Chicago.

Eh, I dont think we know enough to have more than vibes based opinions.

Edit: deleted the rest of the post. I feel like I we're talking past each other so really no point.

 

[Johno]

@Klockis is just emotional because Finns won their precious Melodifestivalen

 

[Klockis]

@Klockis is just emotional because Finns won their precious Melodifestivalen

Even the Finns know they have to come here to have a chance to win Eurovision

 

[Johno]

Even the Finns know they have to come here to have a chance to win Eurovision

It took a Finnish comedy group for Swe to actually send a Swedish song to Eurovision

 

[joshik]

I’d be willing to wager one of the biggest reasons why Duchene came back to play for this organization at a massive discount is because of the locker room culture. Listen to any Duchene interview and he will talk about competing for the guys like Jamie and Tyler.

Its okay if you dont understand this. Not bringing back your captain of 12+ years signals a culture shift whether you’re willing to recognize that or not.

Yeah he can be sometimes idiot on ice but we underestimate how important to keep everything together.

 

[joshik]

To make the cap work next year it's either Marchment +Dumba out the door (fingers crossed)
Or Robo.
I would guess if we win the cup it's Robo, if we don't, they try and keep as much of the band together as they can, and get rid of of the passengers

I still take Robo as untouchable. Considering that when his contract ends cap should be up to 115 mil we should be able to pay so I dont see much of a reason moving him if there isnt like crazy offer.

 

[Hockey Dad]

I don’t think Robertson will be moved just to move. It will be the extras that we heard about in negotiations last time. It may not be just having the cap space other things could keep him from staying. It is funny now that the right side seems to have all the strength because without Robertson that left side looks week

 

[starsfan86]

I have faith in Nill. Especially after this TDL