On today's episode of Locked On Stars, Joey tries to explain how the Dallas Stars will move forward without Lian Bichsel in the lineup. Matt Dumba was activated off IR on New Year's Eve which meant Bichsel had to be loaned back to the AHL in order to make room for Dumba. Joey believes Bichsel is one of the six best defenseman on the Stars right now so it is bittersweet to see Dumba back. Are the pairings we saw against Buffalo the next best solution if Dallas feels forced to play Dumba? Next, we preview tonight's contest versus the Ottawa Senators who have won seven out of their last ten to turn their season around. Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuck and Drake Batherson are a trio of young forwards to watch out for against the Sens. In the final segment, Joey gives his Shooting Star pick for the first game of 2025! Follow Joey on Twitter: twitter.com/joeythejet19 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 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 You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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)