REVEALED: Dallas Stars GRADES—Who is Exceeding Expectations and Who Needs to FINISH Strong??

Dallas Stars hit the Olympic break with standout performances and some glaring challenges. Can rising stars like Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen keep up their A+ play, or will veterans such as Jamie Benn and Jake Oettinger step up in the season's crucial stretch? Joey Erickson hands out honest midseason grades, calling out key forwards, blue line anchors Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell, and goaltending surprises—including Casey DeSmith’s stellar run. From power play dominance to concerns over inconsistent netminding, every angle of the Stars’ season gets a sharp review. Hear why rookies are impressing, who’s falling short, and which depth players are quietly critical for a playoff push. Erickson also recaps Olympic hockey drama and shares what Dallas needs to become a true Cup contender. Which players are poised for a second-half surge, and who needs a turnaround before the playoff race heats up? 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 00:00 – Stars Forwards Midseason Grades Joey Erickson kicks off the show by grading the Dallas Stars forward group at the Olympic break, highlighting standout performances, underachievers, and areas for improvement. 13:00 – Defensemen Grades & Analysis The focus shifts to the Dallas blue liners, with individual grades and commentary on players like Miro Heiskanen, Lindell, Harley, and others, plus discussion of defensive partnerships and expectations. 24:00 – Goalies & Olympic Tournament Discussion In the final segment, Joey Erickson reviews the seasons of Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith, gives their grades, and wraps up with reactions and insights from the opening games of the Olympic hockey tournament. 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! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Factor Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50off and use code lockedonnhl50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. 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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