REUNION: Dallas Stars Sign Joel Kiviranta - Will Radek Faksa or Sam Steel be TRADED Next?

Dallas Stars expand the Finnish Mafia with Joel Kiviranta’s return—can his legendary playoff heroics spark another deep run? Joey Erickson dissects the one-year, $1 million signing and what Kiviranta’s arrival means for the Stars’ forward depth, defensive reliability, and penalty kill. With names like Radek Faksa, Sam Steel, and Oscar Back in the mix, tough decisions loom as the team eyes cap flexibility, potential trades, and a sharper fourth line. Erickson explores the broader roster puzzle, debating whether Steel or Faksa should be traded, the case for re-signing Michael Bunting and Jamie Benn, and whether the Stars have the scoring depth to contend. Attention turns to top prospect Emil Hemming’s breakout season—could he break into the NHL at 20? With Jason Robertson’s contract situation casting a shadow, the Dallas Stars’ offseason maneuvers raise burning questions about their offense and playoff ambitions Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=Yo... Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter:   / lockedonstars   Follow the show on Instagram:   / lockedonstars   #NHL #DallasStars #hockey 00:00 — Yoel Kiviranta Returns: Analysis 10:03 — Foxa vs. Steel: Who Moves? 20:08 — Emil Hemming’s NHL Path 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/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Decagon Ready to transform your customer support? Go to decagon.ai/LOCKEDONNHL to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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)