Sean Shapiro joins the show to discuss the Dallas Stars, their two extremes to start the year, whether they're playing the right way under Jim Montgomery and how far it can ultimately take them.

2:00 The turning point that saved the Stars' season

6:30 The pros and cons of Jim Montgomery's system

17:00 Seguin and Benn struggling... again

26:00 Joe Pavelski's early impact in Dallas

31:30 DENIS GURIANOV!

42:00 How 2016 changed everything

53:00 Matching up with Nashville and Colorado

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Episode 323: The Rising Stars