# Stars Sweep Blues in Preseason Series: Mikko Rantanen is BACK, Harley is BACK, and MORE!

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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: 2026-09-22T16:22:12+00:00
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Dallas Stars edge St. Louis Blues 2-1 in preseason action as Rope Hintz returns to top speed and Thomas Harley, Nils Lundqvist, and prospect Trey Taylor make their mark. Can Taylor’s high hockey IQ and stalwart penalty killing earn him NHL minutes this year? Joey Erickson spotlights the explosive play of Hintz, the health and confidence of Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson, and why Matthew Semenov’s preseason could signal a breakout AHL year. Key topics include Emil Hemming’s need for more AHL seasoning, Dallas’ tactical power play shifts, and insights on the NHL Network’s player rankings, with Miro Heiskanen and Rantanen landing in the top 20. Are the Stars a true playoff contender, or is a step back inevitable before reloading for the future? Don’t miss this sharp analysis of Dallas’ roster depth, development prospects, and what to expect as the regular season approaches. 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 — Stars vs. Blues Recap 12:24 — Trey Taylor's Standout Performance / Emil Hemming 20:25 — NHL Top 50, Stars Rankings Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Talkiatry Head to https://Talkiatry.com/LOCKEDONNHL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an…

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