The Athletic Hockey Show Will the Seguin injury slow down the shooting Stars?
Dec 4, 2025
Tyler Seguin's season-ending injury raises questions about the Dallas Stars' depth and playoff hopes. The hosts debate the merits of a 3-2-1 points system, which could change late-game strategies. They also discuss the PWHL's anticipated expansion and propose potential cities like Chicago and Detroit. The podcast highlights Vancouver's struggles to generate shots and emphasizes the importance of careful, sustainable growth in league expansion.
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McDonagh Extension Bought Defensive Stability
- Tampa Bay extended Ryan McDonagh to stabilize its shutdown group and lower AAV.
- Shayna credits his return with improving Tampa's top-four and helping Victor Hedman.
Coaching And Depth Hide Early Struggles
- Tampa Bay is navigating injuries and a slow start through coaching and depth stepping up.
- John Cooper and player development get credit for sustaining results despite roster churn.
Give Regulation Wins More Weight
- Adopt a 3-2-1 point system to reward regulation wins and better reflect performance.
- Shayna argues it would change late-game strategy and better depict who is actually good.