# UNDERRATED: Where Do Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston & Roope Hintz RANK Among NHL Elite Duos?

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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: 2026-07-28T21:22:50+00:00
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Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston crack the NHL’s top center duos, but are the Dallas Stars being overlooked? Joey Erickson breaks down The Athletic’s latest rankings, comparing Hintz and Johnston to elite pairs like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and questioning whether Dallas deserves a bump up. The discussion also highlights Johnston’s breakout season, Hintz’s underrated two-way prowess, and how the Stars’ playoff hopes hinge on this dynamic duo reaching the next level. Jake Oettinger faces a make-or-break season in net as doubts linger following his inconsistent performance and the fallout with Pete DeBoer. Plus, rumors swirl around Jason Robertson’s contract negotiations—are locker room tensions real or overblown? Joey tackles the drama, recent reports from Jeff Marek, and what’s next for the Stars’ core. Don’t miss this candid look at Dallas’s path to NHL contention and key storylines ahead of the new season. 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 NHL Center Duos Rankings 10:23 Jake Oettinger Season Outlook 20:19 Jason Robertson Contract Drama 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! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all…

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