# Spring Cleaning – Dallas Stars

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Podcast: [NHL Wraparound Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nhl-wraparound-podcast-6738916)
Published: 2026-07-19T02:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nhl-wraparound-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/spring-cleaning-dallas-stars
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Spring Cleaning – Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars entered the 2025-26 season with Stanley Cup expectations after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final and four straight 100-point seasons. Instead, Dallas suffered another painful postseason disappointment, falling to the Minnesota Wild in six games during the opening round. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Stars’ dramatic swings in performance, the devastating injuries that depleted their lineup, and the difficult decisions awaiting General Manager Jim Nill as he attempts to extend the championship window of one of the NHL’s most talented—but increasingly veteran—teams. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:00] The Dallas Stars finish second in the Central Division before losing to Minnesota in six games during the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Neil and Vic discuss the consistently high expectations surrounding a team that has averaged more than 107 points over the last five full seasons. [00:01:00] The conversation turns to Dallas’ repeated playoff disappointments after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final. Glen Gulutzan returned for his second stint behind the Stars’ bench, following a long line of respected coaches who were also unable to lead the organization back to the Stanley Cup Final. [00:01:45] Neil explains how the strength of the Central Division and the NHL’s current playoff format creates an extremely difficult opening-round matchup for any team finishing second or third. Dallas knew for months that Minnesota would likely be its opponent, but still could not find a way through one of the league’s deepest teams. [00:02:00] Vic reviews the Stars’ wildly inconsistent regular season. Dallas followed a 14-1-2 stretch with a 2-6-4 slide, then produced a 14-0-1 run that incl…

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