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ENGINE ROOM: Dallas Stars Depth Forwards Back, Erne, Bastain and Hryr EVALUATED!
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- May 27, 2026
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- 1700
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Summary
Dallas Stars' depth forwards step up, but is it enough for postseason glory? Unsung contributors like Oscar Bäck, Adam Erne, Nathan Bastian, and R2 Hämälinen—dubbed the "engine room"—fuel intense physical play and key penalty kills, yet questions linger about their offensive ceiling as Dallas eyes deeper playoff runs. Joey Erickson evaluates the 2025-26 Dallas Stars’ bottom six, breaking down each role player's season performance, faceoff prowess, and impact on team culture. The discussion explores salary cap puzzle pieces, evolving responsibilities, and contract decisions for Radek Faksa and others. Listeners get insights into future breakout candidates, including Hyry, and whether young, affordable talent can keep Dallas in Cup contention. 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 Depth Forwards Season Grades Introduction to the episode, overview of depth and role players’ contributions to the Dallas Stars’ season. 01:43 Oscar Back Evaluation Detailed review of Oscar Back’s performance, statistics, role, and season grade. 09:38 Ernie & Bastian Analysis Breakdown and assessment of Adam Ernie and Nathan Bastian’s impact, their physical presence, and overall grade. 19:57 R2 Hyry Review Analysis of Arttu Hyry emergence, faceoff ability, offensive upside, and final grade. 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…