SLEEPER PICK: Dallas Stars Land Jakub Vanecek — Project or Future Star?

Dallas Stars identify a hidden gem in left-shot defenseman Jakub Vanecek with their 59th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Does Vanichek’s blend of Esa Lindell’s positioning and Thomas Harley’s puck skills signal the next cornerstone for Dallas’ blue line?Joey Erickson spotlights Vanecek's standout season with the Tri-City Americans, his offensive prowess, and his smooth skating, comparing his highlights to Harley’s style and dissecting his fit within the Stars’ future plans. The episode also covers key names at the Stars’ development camp, insights on freshly issued qualifying offers for Jason Robertson and Maverick Bourque, and why Western Michigan could be pivotal for Vanichek’s progression. Can Dallas’ next wave of prospects turn potential into NHL impact? 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 00:00 Jakob Vanek Draft Analysis 10:45 Vanek Highlights & Scouting 19:02 Stars Development Camp Preview 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! Decagon Ready to transform your customer support? Go to decagon.ai/LOCKEDONNHL to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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)