Grading the Stars' Blue Line: Who’s Elite and Who’s Expendable? | Episode 6129 | July 23rd, 2025

On this July 23rd episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan, Chris, and James hand out final season grades for the Dallas Stars’ entire defense corps and goaltending tandem. Is Miro Heiskanen still the Stars’ best D-man? Has Thomas Harley already passed him? And is Lian Bichsel a legitimate top-four option heading into next season?

We also grade Ilya Lyubushkin’s value, remember the Matt Dumba misfire, and assess why Esa Lindell continues to be the Stars’ quiet cornerstone. Plus, Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith get their final report cards.

Other topics include:

-Toby Petersen named head coach of the Texas Stars

-Joe Nieuwendyk and Ralph Strangis inducted into the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame

-Can Harley and Miro both hit 70 points?

-Should Otter start fewer games in 2025–2026?

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