2025 General Dallas Stars Playoff Talk

[Smelling Salt]

 

[MBTendy]

Out tonight but Miro taking PP reps is pretty big. Probably lines up with what Shapiro is predicting, which is Miro returning for game 4.

 

[eartotheground]

why would you burn any minutes he can play on the PP? that's what harley is for

 

[Troy McClure]

why would you burn any minutes he can play on the PP? that's what harley is for

I'm totally good with Miro playing on the second unit. Give him the easy shift where there's next to no contact and where he's a clear upgrade over Lindell playing those minutes.

 

[Troy McClure]

Rantanen having zero points in two games and not really scoring many goals since joining the Stars is getting noticed by national writers and is the single thing being talked about ahead of game three.

Stars hoping Rantanen comes alive when series flips to Colorado | NHL.com

Former Avalanche forward has 0 points through 1st 2 games, still adjusting to new team after trades

www.nhl.com

New Stars Superstar Is X-Factor For Playoffs

There is no “I” in team.

thehockeynews.com

Mikko Rantanen’s struggles are entirely understandable — but entirely unacceptable

A still-getting-his-feet-beneath-him Rantanen is still a really good Rantanen. But really good isn’t good enough against the revamped Avs.

www.nytimes.com

Mikko Rantanen is a PROBLEM for Dallas ... and not in the good way

Something has to change for the Stars.

www.sbnation.com

Slight Adjustment Could Unlock Stars' Mikko Rantanen

The Dallas Stars need Mikko Rantanen to get going. Through two games of their first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, he's been a non-factor. He has

www.si.com

Struggling Mikko Rantanen in spotlight as Dallas Stars-Avalanche shifts to Colorado | TSN

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen was always going to be in the spotlight in a first-round series against the team he starter the year with. A poor start to the series against the Colorado Avalanhce, though, has only added to the pressure facing the 28-year-old.

www.tsn.ca

 

[MBTendy]

good, it’s nice to see media put some pressure on our guys for once. Unfortunately it only happens in playoffs

 

[Nikki Potnick]

I want a Rantanen hat trick (yea that's right) and a Stars win, on Landeskog reunion night.

 

[Kipper 17]

Rantanen having zero points in two games and not really scoring many goals since joining the Stars is getting noticed by national writers and is the single thing being talked about ahead of game three.

Stars hoping Rantanen comes alive when series flips to Colorado | NHL.com

Former Avalanche forward has 0 points through 1st 2 games, still adjusting to new team after trades

www.nhl.com

New Stars Superstar Is X-Factor For Playoffs

There is no “I” in team.

thehockeynews.com

Mikko Rantanen’s struggles are entirely understandable — but entirely unacceptable

A still-getting-his-feet-beneath-him Rantanen is still a really good Rantanen. But really good isn’t good enough against the revamped Avs.

www.nytimes.com

Mikko Rantanen is a PROBLEM for Dallas ... and not in the good way

Something has to change for the Stars.

www.sbnation.com

Slight Adjustment Could Unlock Stars' Mikko Rantanen

The Dallas Stars need Mikko Rantanen to get going. Through two games of their first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, he's been a non-factor. He has

www.si.com

Struggling Mikko Rantanen in spotlight as Dallas Stars-Avalanche shifts to Colorado | TSN

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen was always going to be in the spotlight in a first-round series against the team he starter the year with. A poor start to the series against the Colorado Avalanhce, though, has only added to the pressure facing the 28-year-old.

www.tsn.ca

I haven’t been able to watch a lot of game since we acquired Rantannen but I thought last game (once we was put on a line with the Finns) was the best he has looked. Still differing too much but he looked more confident out there.

Edit: he better score soon though

 

[Troy McClure]

I haven’t been able to watch a lot of game since we acquired Rantannen but I thought last game (once we was put on a line with the Finns) was the best he has looked. Still differing too much but he looked more confident out there.

He makes some fantastic passes for sure, but at the end of the day, he's going to need to put up points. Looking good has to cross over into actual production.

 

[Sports2]

Rantanen being a non-factor and dallas beating them anyway would be peak storytelling

 

[LT]

I don't really care what Rantanen does this year

There are understandable causes for some struggles

Don't disagree that it should be called out though, it's what we're paying him 100M to do

Next year will be more of a make-or-break season for him IMO

 

[jalapenoWithAnH]

Do you think we'll get to experience watching the Finnish Five in these playoffs when Miro gets back?

If it happens it might be the first time in history of the NHL that a line is comprised solely of Finnish players. Someone correct me if Im wrong.

 

[Troy McClure]

The added detail was skating with the first PP unit, so expect to see Harley demoted once Miro is back. The PP being better with Harley back there seems to not matter.

 

[Kipper 17]

The added detail was skating with the first PP unit, so expect to see Harley demoted once Miro is back. The PP being better with Harley back there seems to not matter.

That is an insane decision. They’ve got the perfect excuse to put him on the second unit (hasn’t played in months, playoffs, etc.) without any hurt feelings.

 

[MBTendy]

The added detail was skating with the first PP unit, so expect to see Harley demoted once Miro is back. The PP being better with Harley back there seems to not matter.

Where did you see that?

 

[Troy McClure]

Where did you see that?

Heika said it on some show today. I heard the clip of him talking on the Ticket.

 

[Azzuri]

I'm convinced that's a Pete attempt at a mindgame. No way they are dumb enough to take Harls off PP1

 

[MBTendy]

Although Mikko isn't putting up points, his game has been pretty damn good and he made that OT goal happen. Glad to see him get his first point in the series.

Fun stat, Hull didn't get his first Stars playoff goal in Round 2, Game 1 in 1999.

It is not easy for guys to dominate the way they normally do in the regular season. Especially in a barn burner series like this one. Looks at Mack and Makar for example.

ALSO ... to all the Benn critics. He once again shows he's a true gamer when games matter the most.

 

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ALSO ... to all the Benn critics. He once again shows he's a true gamer when games matter the most.

Must be because this was the first playoff game after getting a good night's sleep since he isn't at home with the new baby.

 

[Satan]

This f***ing team

 

[dalness]

Maybe I spoke too soon after game 1 - However I gotta remind my self the series is definitely not over and focusing on winning game 4 will be huge for us. Really don’t want them tying the series up in game 4.

 

[Johno]

Maybe I spoke too soon after game 1 - However I gotta remind my self the series is definitely not over and focusing on winning game 4 will be huge for us. Really won’t want them tying the series up in game 4.

Most here would’ve been ecstatic if before the series they had been told that the series was split going into game 5

 

[eartotheground]

for the first time in the series all the pressure will be on the avs. will be interesting to see how they perform. hope they choke and we get a convincing win

 

[MBTendy]

My worry is the coaching staff may delay Miro’s return to get him more rest now that we’re up 2-1.

If he’s good to go and there’s been zero setbacks, I’d imagine (hope) they would play him.

 

[Troy McClure]

Missing Miro and Robertson is a story line for sure, but they also have Hintz, Duchene, Johnston, and Rantanen not putting up expected numbers. I see the Avs fans and media are full of talk about what will happen if their big two turn it on, but the Stars also have guys who can also find a groove. The Stars are up 2-1 despite some of their best offensive players under performing.

This is a good feeling to have going into game four.