SURPRISE: Dallas Stars 2026-27 Schedule EXPOSES NHL Back-to-Back Imbalance - Massive January Test!

Dallas Stars fans, circle your calendars—big showdowns are coming in the 2026-27 season. With an 84-game schedule expansion, new home-and-home series, and a headline Stadium Series matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, the season promises high-stakes action and plenty of must-watch moments. The schedule features early home slates, grueling January road trips, and a Central Division-heavy March and April stretch that could define the Stars’ playoff seeding. The discussion explored Jason Robertson’s future after his one-year, $12 million deal, raising questions about potential contract negotiations and a possible trade if the Stars’ cap crunch continues. Key themes include the impact of back-to-back games, critical dates like showdowns with the Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers, and how Dallas’ goaltending depth positions them for another deep run. Will the Stars maintain momentum and keep their postseason hopes alive amid these challenges? 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 Schedule Overview Breakdown of the 2026-27 Dallas Stars schedule, highlighting key dates, unique features, notable games, and structural changes for the upcoming season. 12:06 — Toughest & Easiest Months Analysis of the schedule's most difficult and easiest stretches, including discussion of key matchups, travel challenges, and division-heavy end-of-season stretch. 22:11 — Jason Robertson Contract Reaction Insights and analysis on Jason Robertson's contract, his media quotes, and speculation about his future with the team. 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 the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s 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. 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.