UNACCEPTABLE: Sloppy Play and Defensive Breakdowns HAUNT Stars in Loss to Chicago

Dallas Stars' sloppy defense overshadows a late surge as they fall to the struggling Chicago Blackhawks—are lineup changes and urgent coaching adjustments on the horizon? Joey Erickson dissects the Stars' costly turnovers, inconsistent blue line play from Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell, and shaky goaltending by Jake Oettinger, questioning whether Dallas has hit rock bottom at the season’s midpoint. Key takeaways include the Stars’ neutral zone struggles, issues with puck management, declining special teams, and a bottom-six forward group failing to generate momentum. With a brutal stretch of 14 games—11 on the road—looming, the pressure mounts for head coach Glenn Goldson to reignite the team’s identity. Can standout efforts from Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson spark a turnaround before the Stars lose ground in the Central Division? Don’t miss Joey Erickson’s no-holds-barred analysis of a must-fix crisis for Dallas. 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 0:00 – Stars Lose to Blackhawks The episode opens with Joey Erickson recapping the Dallas Stars’ disappointing 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, highlighting issues like sloppy play, poor puck management, and lingering team frustrations. 10:54 – Neutral Zone and Turnovers In-depth analysis of Dallas’ issues exiting their defensive zone and struggles in the neutral zone. Joey Erickson breaks down persistent turnover problems, failure to establish forecheck, and the ineffectiveness of the bottom-six forwards. 21:44 – Brutal January Road Schedule Looking ahead, Joey Erickson previews Dallas’ rigorous upcoming schedule, focusing on the tough stretch of road games, concern over team fatigue, defensive lapses, and the need for coaching adjustments moving forward. 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! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. 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.