Sean Shapiro joins the show to help deep dive the ups and downs this season for the Dallas Stars, the excitement behind Jason Robertson's special rookie year, and the future of NHL broadcasts in the States. Topics include:

The battle between Dallas and Nashville for 4th in Central
Underlying numbers vs. results for the Stars
1-goal games, and waiting for regression in short season
Impact of COVID on player performance this season
Contextualizing Anton Khudobin's struggles
Roope Hintz's production despite uncertain status
Unlocking combination of Hintz and Robertson
Details in Robertson's game that have made him successful
Jason Robertson vs. Kirill Kaprizov for the Calder
Not taking John Klingberg's contributions for granted
Miro Heiskanen's next contract
NHL's new TV partners in the U.S.
The financial impact the deals will have
How the league can better sell the product

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