The band is back together again. With hockey season rapidly approaching, the Dudes from Big D take on the stories of (the end of) summer, from RFA Madness to logo reveals, with some Stars and Wings preview action to get you up to speed for Opening Night. EDITOR’S NOTE: Audio for this episode may be … Continue reading 9/29 – Don’t Call it a Comeback… →

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9/29 – Don’t Call it a Comeback…

This week’s bonus episode chronicles the first of the major trades to happen before the season, as Vegas and Montreal hook up to send the elite winger to a new city. We discuss the ludicrous value of the trade and who we think wins in the end.

TRADE ALERT Pacioretty to Vegas (Bonus Epi)

We launch our 2018 preview series with the division that hosts the reigning champs, the Washington Capitals.

Metro Madness (Division Previews Part 1)

Jeff Skinner has found a new home, and Mark Stone will likely be following suit very soon. We discuss how Buffalo might finally climb out of the valley with an influx of new, young talent while Ottawa looks to hit unprecedented lows. Afterwards, we discuss Corey Pronman’s upcoming prospect pipeline series and predict where we … Continue reading New Faces and New Places →

New Faces and New Places

The boys are back! Hockey, however, is not. After a two week break, we get back into the show with a discussion on Monty’s interview from the Athletic’s Sean Shapiro, the possible end of one of the Red Wings’ finest, and new sounds from the Stars booth.

Feel the Silence

The news? There is no news. The guys discuss the slow-moving discussions around the pending Erik Karlsson trade, from cost to rosters and how Miro Heiskanen is most definitely better than Erik Karlsson and nothing can go wrong.

Has Karlsson Been Traded Yet?

With all of the deals flooding in from free agency and Tavares jumping to Toronto, we give our opinions on all of the major moves. Daniel and Taylor debate the merits of controversial moves from the Dallas Stars after missing out on Tavares. We discuss Stastny spurning Winnepeg for the Vegas Golden Knights, the ridiculous contracts, … Continue reading Free Agent Frenzy →

Free Agent Frenzy

The Red Wings and the Stars made some pretty interesting selections for the 2018 draft. The whole gang goes through the draft classes for both teams and offers their takes.

Evaluating the Draft

The 2018 NHL Draft has arrived! In this special extended episode, Daniel and Taylor discuss the strategies and potential targets for both the Stars and Red Wings ahead of Friday night’s festivities.

2018 Draft Special Edition

Washington won it all and we look back at the mess that was the 2017-18 season. The Capitals players, especially Alex Ovechkin, have been raucously enjoying their new hardware in ways that never cease to entertain. The season as a whole, though, took some very unexpected turns, from players suddenly reemerging to entire teams crumbling … Continue reading All Caps and a Fond Farewell to 2018 →

All Caps and a Fond Farewell to 2018

Todd Nelson joins the Stars bench, further breaking Dylan’s heart, and the Capitals might have found the way to stop the Knights. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Nelson’s move from Grand Rapids to the Stars affects the team’s ability to succeed and what it shows about the state of the league as a … Continue reading Nelson’s Betrayal and Capital Punishment →

Nelson’s Betrayal and Capital Punishment

There are tons of storylines for the Stanley Cup Final between the Caps and Golden Knights. We discuss the goaltending duel between Fleury and Holtby, Dylan walks back his saltiness at Vegas, we cover the players we are rooting for, and much, much more.

The Finals Begin

Vegas continues to thrive on our doubts, and the Texas Stars recent success begs the question if farm team success even matters. In this episode, we marvel at Fleury’s stealing of a series and the possibility that the Jets were worn out from their seven game slugfest with the Predators. We then transition to talk … Continue reading Vegas Feeds on Your Doubt →

Vegas Feeds on Your Doubt

Whoops, we posted the wrong episode. This one is right! At last, we have balance. For a little while, anyway. We have our very first guest, Ian, Dylan’s brother to finally give the Red Wings equal representation with the Stars. The Jets look like they may be the team to finally figure out the Golden … Continue reading [FIXED] Draft Talk with Special Guest: Ian Campbell! →

[FIXED] Draft Talk with Special Guest: Ian Campbell!

The Stars have found their new head coach, and his name is Jim! Monty looks to bring a fast-paced aggressive system and be a coach that the players trust. Before we get into all of this on the episode, we discuss the historic ending of the Capitals meme of never reaching past the second round. … Continue reading The Jim Trinity Arrives in Dallas →

The Jim Trinity Arrives in Dallas

Hockey Talk from Deep in the Heart of Texas

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