# MELTDOWN: Zack Werenski VETOES Trade to Dallas, Mavrik Bourque Trade SHAKES Robertson's Future

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Podcast: [Locked On Stars - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Stars](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-stars-daily-podcast-on-the-dallas-stars-21867)
Published: 2026-07-01T16:53:12+00:00
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## Resource

Dallas Stars’ offseason spirals as blockbuster trades collapse and key depth is lost. Can Jim Nill salvage Dallas’ roster after Zach Werenski vetoes a deal and Maverick Bourque is shipped to the Nashville Predators to clear cap space? Fans are left reeling as potential cornerstone pieces are sacrificed to bridge the gap with Jason Robertson’s reported $14 million contract demands. Joey Erickson breaks down the chaos, including the fallout from failed negotiations with Columbus, the controversial Bourque trade, and the impact on team chemistry and future scoring depth. Key topics include Thomas Harley’s role in trade rumors, challenges to the Stars’ bottom six, and whether emerging stars like Wyatt Johnston and Miro Heiskanen can carry the offensive load. As the Stars aim to re-sign Robertson amidst shrinking depth and growing uncertainty, is Dallas still a contender or are they back to square one? 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 Offseason Chaos & Failed Trades Joey Erickson details the recent Dallas Stars drama, including the failed Zach Werenski trade and Maverick Bourque being sent to Nashville, and explores the implications for the roster and cap space. 11:18 Maverick Bourque Trade Analysis Joey Erickson breaks down the Maverick Bourque and Ilia Labushkin trade to Nashville, discusses compensation, and gives a strong opinion on the reasoning and impact for the Stars’ depth. 20:37 Future Outlook & Damage Control Joey Erickson reflects on the aftermath,…

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