DLLS Dallas Stars Podcast

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The Other 31: Boston Bruins

Our guest today is Conor Ryan, Boston Bruins beat writer for the Boston Globe. Back in the 2024-25 season, the Bruins traded away captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers (who went on to help the Cats win their second Stanley Cup) and Boston missed out on the 2025 playoffs.  Entering the 2025-26 regular season, with Marco Sturm taking over as head coach, not many people felt the Bruins were going to be a playoff team. They surprised many by putting up a 100-point season and making the post season, before losing to the Buffalo Sabres in six games in the first round. This summer they traded for J.J. Peterka and Will Borgen, while hoping for a breakout from 19-year-old forward James Hagens, who made his NHL debut in April after being drafted 7th overall by Boston in the 2025 NHL Draft. We will dive into all of this with Conor, plus Patrice Bergeon’s iconic number 37 will be retired to the rafters of TD Garden this December.

 

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Fresh off a Stanley Cup championship, Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play announcer Mike Maniscalco joins the DLLS Stars crew for a fun conversation about hockey, winning it all, and everything that comes with lifting the Cup.

 

Mike shares behind-the-scenes stories from Carolina's championship run, the unforgettable Stanley Cup celebration, the controversy about the engravings, and the challenges that come with defending a title. Plus, plenty of laughs, great stories, and hockey talk with Luds and Owen.

 

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MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That’s MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it’s also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

 

AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer’s World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/Stars  

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com

 

Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS  and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS

 

Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.

Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.

 

HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freestars. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

 

FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms

 

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Could the Dallas Stars have landed Zach Werenski? And why did a blockbuster deal centered around Thomas Harley never come together?

 

The Athletic's Columbus Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline joins the DLLS Stars crew to reveal what really happened behind the scenes. Portzline breaks down why the trade discussions fell apart, what Columbus was looking for, and why Werenski ultimately remained with the Blue Jackets. Plus, the crew discusses what the failed deal says about the Stars' offseason strategy moving forward.

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Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That’s MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it’s also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

 

AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer’s World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/Stars  

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com

 

Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS  and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS

 

Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.

Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.

 

HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freestars. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

 

FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms

 

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The Other 31: Ottawa Senators

 

Our guest today is Julian McKenzie, Ottawa Senators beat writer for The Athletic. The bombshell of the NHL offseason went off when the Senators traded their captain, Brady Tkachuk, to the Florida Panthers on June 21, 2026, after Tkachuk had indicated he was not likely to sign a contract extension when eligible. This is a team that was in last place in the Atlantic Division on January 24th, only to rip off a record of 21-6-4 (46 pts., 0.742) in their last 31 games, which was tied with the Buffalo Sabres for the most points earned in the NHL over that span – in that same span, the Dallas Stars posted a 21-6-3 record (45 pts., 0.750) in 30 games played. That sprint got the Senators into the playoffs, only to be swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round. A lot has happened in Ottawa over the last few months and we will get Julian’s insights on how general manager Steve Staios plans to steer the organization forward.

 

00:00 Intro

The Other 31: Ottawa Senators

Julian McKenzie - Senators Beat Writer For The Athletic

 

 

 

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Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That’s MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it’s also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

 

AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer’s World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/Stars  

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com

 

Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS  and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS

 

Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.

Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.

 

HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freestars. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

 

FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms

 

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Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play announcer Mike Maniscalco joins the DLLS Stars crew to share firsthand stories from the Hurricanes' championship celebration. From the final buzzer to the unforgettable moments behind the scenes, Mike takes fans inside everything that happened during Carolina's Stanley Cup victory and explains what it took to reach hockey's ultimate goal.

 

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Become a DLLS Diehard and get access to premium content, our Discord channel, discounts on merch, and a free shirt! Sign up here: https://alldlls.com/join-diehard/

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That’s MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it’s also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

 

AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer’s World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/Stars  

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com

 

Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS  and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS

 

Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.

Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.

 

HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freestars. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

 

FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms

 

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