The NHL finally got it right! The 4 Nations Tournament is off to an electric start, and we break down the instant classic between Canada and Sweden. From Crosby’s ridiculous assists to Sweden proving they belong, we dive into all the biggest storylines, including the future of international hockey and why this might be the best thing to happen to the NHL in years.

We also shift gears to Dallas Stars trade talk—should Jim Nill make another move? Is this team already good enough to go on a deep playoff run, or is there a missing piece? We debate whether the Stars need a game-breaking forward, a defensive upgrade, or if they should stand pat.

Plus, we tackle the ultimate debate: Are we finally seeing the NHL embrace international hockey the right way? And in the Who Cares segment, we rank the best hot drinks (and Chris goes on an all-time rant about mint chocolate).

🔹 Can the 4 Nations Tournament become a permanent fixture?
🔹 Who’s winning it all—USA, Canada, Finland, or Sweden?
🔹 Should the Stars make a major deadline splash?
🔹 Is Noah Dobson worth the price tag?
🔹 When will Jim Nill make his next move?

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The Dallas Stars closed out their road trip with a dominant 8-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, and the boys are here to break it all down! Ryan, Chris, and James discuss the wild NHL scoring surge before the break, Matt Duchene’s back-to-back two-goal performances, and the Stars’ offensive explosion. Plus, they dive into Liam Bichsel’s big minutes, Logan Stankoven’s unlucky streak, and whether Thomas Harley should run PP1 even when Miro returns.

Also on the agenda: the ongoing injury concerns on defense, trade deadline speculation (could Noah Dobson be a fit?), and why the Sharks completely disappeared after the first three minutes of the game.

With the All-Star break here, the guys also preview what’s next for the Stars and tease some upcoming watch-alongs for the Four Nations Face-Off.

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Stay tuned for our next episode, where we’ll continue to review the Stars’ upcoming matchups and the latest news surrounding your favorite team! You won’t want to miss it!

Ryan, Chris, and James break down the Dallas Stars' defensive crisis as injuries to key players like Miro Heiskanen, Nils Lundkvist, and Ilya Lyubushkin leave the blue line in shambles. Should the Stars ride it out with Capobianco and Petrovic, or is it time to make a trade? The crew debates potential moves, from depth pickups to the pipe dream of landing Jacob Trouba.

They also spotlight the Stars’ post-Christmas surge, with Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston leading the charge offensively. Plus, the "Who Cares?" segment gets personal (and hilarious) as the guys debate their favorite celebrities sharing their first names.

All that, plus NHL trade rumors, the shocking Luka Doncic trade, and why Cody Ceci is somehow Dallas’ third-best defenseman. Buckle up, because this episode is packed with hot takes, hockey insight, and Starcastic charm.