Summary
Dallas Stars lock down versatile forward Sam Steele with a four-year extension, signaling their commitment to roster stability as the preseason heats up. With big questions about where Steele fitstop 6 or bottom 6and his potential to increase offensive production, the contract becomes a focal point for fans debating its value. Can Steele anchor the penalty kill and deliver the consistency Jim Nill raves about while Dallas balances its cap for the likes of Jason Robertson? Joey Erickson breaks down Dallas 2-1 preseason victory over the St. Louis Blues, spotlighting Artur Hurus standout performance and Remy Poiriers strong showing in net. Key topics include R2-Hooroos case for an NHL roster spot, lineup combinations featuring Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnson, and Mikko Rantanen, and the latest on Matt Duchenes injury status. As the Stars experiment with offensive adjustments and a veteran-heavy lineup, intriguing position battles and strategic tweaks take center stage. 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 Extend Sam Steele Deal analysis & roster impact 10:42 Preseason Takeaways: Huuru Shines Player assessments from Blues win 23:13 Veteran Lineup Preview & Injury Updates Next game expectations 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 in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade whats next. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see whats waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.