Dallas Stars push for elite status as head coach Glenn Gulutzan insists the best is yet to come. Can Dallas unlock another gear offensively despite top-three defensive numbers and a dominant blue line? Joey Erickson spotlights the Stars’ balanced attack, Glenn Gulutzan’s strategic tweaks, and the impact of injuries to Matt Duchene and Thomas Harley. The conversation heats up around power play struggles—will a new approach revive Dallas’ special teams? Joey Erickson breaks down Jake Ottinger’s bid to be Team USA’s Olympic netminder after a red-hot week in goal, comparing him to Jeremy Swayman and Connor Hellebuyck. Key topics include the Stars' neutral zone adjustments, injury updates, and upcoming battles against the Winnipeg Jets and surging Minnesota Wild. Erickson’s bold predictions and insight into Dallas’ road dominance keep fans wondering—are the Stars primed for a Stanley Cup run, or is there still work to do? 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 3:58 – Dallas Stars Deep Dive Analysis by Joey Erickson on team performance, injuries, defensive structure, player updates, and expectations for growth—followed by Glenn Gulutzan’s insights on defensive/offensive balance and neutral zone improvement. 7:09 – Power Play Struggles & Adjustments Discussion shifts to the Stars’ recent power play difficulties, Glenn Gulutzan's explanation, breakdown of zone entry issues, potential adjustments, and adapting to opponent scouting. 10:36 – Jake Ottinger, Olympic Chances Focus on Ottinger’s standout performances, prospects with Team USA, comparison with other goalies, Glenn Gulutzan commentary, and implications for the Stars. 22:55 – Winnipeg Jets Preview Matchup preview against the Jets, analysis of Winnipeg’s struggles without Hellebuyck, offensive threats, prediction for the game and closing thoughts. 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! 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. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
