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In this solo episode, Ryan reacts to the Dallas Stars' first major offseason moves. Matt Duchene is staying in Dallas on a 4-year, $4.5M AAV contract, while Mason Marchment is headed to Seattle in a trade driven by cap concerns.

Topics covered:

• Full reaction to Duchene's deal and why it surprised many

• The emotional weight of losing Marchment and his playoff struggles

• How the Stars may manage remaining cap space (Dumba buyout?)

• What these moves signal about Rantanen, Johnston, and the Stars’ playoff outlook

• The challenge of replacing Marchment’s and Dadonov’s combined 40 goals

Plus, a breakdown of what the Stars might do next with RFAs and potential roster moves.

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A heartfelt shout-out to young Stars fan Mason Tutt and the whole Tutt family. Please consider supporting his family’s GoFundMe during his battle with leukemia by clicking the link here.

The Stanley Cup Final is over — and now it’s decision time for the Dallas Stars. Ryan, Chris, and James put on their GM hats and dive into which Stars players should return for next season. From Duchene’s playoff struggles to Benn’s looming re-signing, they break down the financial and on-ice implications of every move.

You’ll also hear:

• A deep look at what made the Florida Panthers so dominant

• Thoughts on McDavid’s one-goal final and Edmonton’s collapse

• Roster projections, contract predictions, and potential call-ups

• What Olympic roster hints mean for Jake Oettinger and Team USA

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The Stars’ coaching search is in full swing — is Neil Graham the frontrunner? Plus: are the Jason Robertson trade rumors real, and what would it take for Jim Nill to pull the trigger? Ryan, Chris, and guest Juraj Kralik break it all down in this packed offseason episode, including which Stars UFAs might stay or go and why improving the team’s defensive coverage should be priority #1.

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