Dallas Stars 26-27 Season Preview: Is the Cup Window Closing? | Episode 8-005 | September 20th, 2026

Dallas Stars hockey is back, and Ryan, Chris, and James reunite to preview what could be a fascinating 2026-27 season in Dallas.

The guys start with the Stars’ 2-1 preseason win over the St. Louis Blues and discuss what — if anything — can actually be learned from preseason hockey. They break down Arttu Hyry’s roster push, Emil Hemming’s development, Remi Poirier’s future, Dallas’ salary-cap crunch, and some of the biggest decisions facing the Stars before opening night.

Then the conversation turns to the bigger question: what has to change for Dallas to finally break through?

Glen Gulutzan is making adjustments to the Stars’ transition game and five-on-five offense, and the guys discuss whether those changes can address one of Dallas’ biggest weaknesses from last season. They also work through NHL.com’s 2026-27 Dallas Stars season preview, including the team’s Stanley Cup window, Tyler Seguin’s health, Roope Hintz, Thomas Harley, Jake Oettinger, Joel Kiviranta’s return and what the Stars’ lineup could look like when the season begins.

Finally, the Who Cares segment asks everyone to reveal their Top 3 petty things that irrationally annoy them — featuring slow drivers, grocery-store traffic jams, USB cables, wet countertops and a surprisingly passionate hatred of old towels.

The 2026-27 season is almost here. Go Stars!

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