Tyler Mair
@mairican.bsky.social
Staff Writer for www.defendingbigd.com. Almost exclusively post about hockey (and occasionally football).
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The Stars when the accidentally acquire a quality young defenseman for cheap
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December 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Stars when the accidentally acquire a quality young defenseman for cheap
Dallas had a throwback to their "superline" days in last nights' 4-3 win over Edmonton:
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Afterwords: 1 Line = 1 Win
The Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers thanks to their top forward line and not much else.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Dallas had a throwback to their "superline" days in last nights' 4-3 win over Edmonton:
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This is what the Stars did in Heiskanen's 28 minutes, two third of which were against McDavid:
November 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This is what the Stars did in Heiskanen's 28 minutes, two third of which were against McDavid:
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Stars hard-matched their top pair against McDavid's line and contained him very effectively.
November 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Stars hard-matched their top pair against McDavid's line and contained him very effectively.
Good comeback win by Dallas. Was very much a one line game by them, but that one line was all they needed in the end.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Good comeback win by Dallas. Was very much a one line game by them, but that one line was all they needed in the end.
My dad said to me "that's the dagger we won't survive" and then Mikko immediately scores lol
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
My dad said to me "that's the dagger we won't survive" and then Mikko immediately scores lol
#DallasStars Hockey is back, which means I'm back to writing!
Here's Year 7 of my favorite (and only) annual tradition: my bold predictions for the new Stars season.
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Here's Year 7 of my favorite (and only) annual tradition: my bold predictions for the new Stars season.
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Bold Predictions for the 2025-26 Dallas Stars Season
Benjamin Franklin once famously wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes, and Tyler’s bold predictions for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming season.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#DallasStars Hockey is back, which means I'm back to writing!
Here's Year 7 of my favorite (and only) annual tradition: my bold predictions for the new Stars season.
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Here's Year 7 of my favorite (and only) annual tradition: my bold predictions for the new Stars season.
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I don't mass produce playoff-only versions of these charts but perhaps I should.
May 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I don't mass produce playoff-only versions of these charts but perhaps I should.
Dallas Stars Afterwords: Under the Bus
After a game in which there were plenty of (negative) things to write about, it's a quote from Pete DeBoer on a horrible coaching decision that stands out...
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After a game in which there were plenty of (negative) things to write about, it's a quote from Pete DeBoer on a horrible coaching decision that stands out...
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: Under the Bus
After a game in which there were plenty of (negative) things to write about, it’s a quote from Pete DeBoer on a horrible coaching decision that stands out…
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May 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Dallas Stars Afterwords: Under the Bus
After a game in which there were plenty of (negative) things to write about, it's a quote from Pete DeBoer on a horrible coaching decision that stands out...
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After a game in which there were plenty of (negative) things to write about, it's a quote from Pete DeBoer on a horrible coaching decision that stands out...
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DeSmith still in net to start the second
May 30, 2025 at 1:14 AM
DeSmith still in net to start the second
Something tells me things aren't going well when you call a timeout 7 minutes into an elimination game!
May 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Something tells me things aren't going well when you call a timeout 7 minutes into an elimination game!
Dallas Stars Afterwords: Out of Gas
For the first half of Game 4, the Stars looked like the dominant team. But they only had one goal to show for it, and were all but invisible in in the third.
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For the first half of Game 4, the Stars looked like the dominant team. But they only had one goal to show for it, and were all but invisible in in the third.
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: Out of Gas
For the first half of Game 4, the Stars looked like the dominant team. But they only had one goal to show for it, and were all but invisible in in the third.
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May 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Dallas Stars Afterwords: Out of Gas
For the first half of Game 4, the Stars looked like the dominant team. But they only had one goal to show for it, and were all but invisible in in the third.
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For the first half of Game 4, the Stars looked like the dominant team. But they only had one goal to show for it, and were all but invisible in in the third.
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: Comeback Kids
In the length of time it would take my toddler to watch an episode of Bluey, Dallas was able to swing a 3-1 deficit to a 4-3 lead.
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In the length of time it would take my toddler to watch an episode of Bluey, Dallas was able to swing a 3-1 deficit to a 4-3 lead.
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: Comeback Kids
All it took was six minutes to take Dallas Stars fans from dejection and despair to pure bliss and confidence.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Dallas Stars Afterwords: Comeback Kids
In the length of time it would take my toddler to watch an episode of Bluey, Dallas was able to swing a 3-1 deficit to a 4-3 lead.
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In the length of time it would take my toddler to watch an episode of Bluey, Dallas was able to swing a 3-1 deficit to a 4-3 lead.
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All five Finns were on the ice for Esa Lindell's empty netter last night. I think that's neat.
May 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
All five Finns were on the ice for Esa Lindell's empty netter last night. I think that's neat.
Dallas Stars Afterwords: Oettinger Was Better
Are we *sure* he's the "US Backup"?
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Are we *sure* he's the "US Backup"?
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: Oettinger Was Better
In a long series between two stellar goalie chants, Oettinger and the Stars ended up taking home the win.
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May 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Dallas Stars Afterwords: Oettinger Was Better
Are we *sure* he's the "US Backup"?
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Are we *sure* he's the "US Backup"?
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: Ghosts of Playoffs Past
Warning: pessimism incoming
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Warning: pessimism incoming
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: Ghosts of Playoffs Past
The Stars have seen their last two playoff runs end due to the offense drying up down the stretch — are we about to see that again?
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May 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Dallas Stars Afterwords: Ghosts of Playoffs Past
Warning: pessimism incoming
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Warning: pessimism incoming
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: The Other Finn
Always the bridesmaid, finally the bride.
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Always the bridesmaid, finally the bride.
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: The Other Finn
After being overshadowed by Mikko Rantanen since the trade deadline, the Stars’ other Finnish Forward acquisition had his time to shine in Game 4.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Dallas Stars Afterwords: The Other Finn
Always the bridesmaid, finally the bride.
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Always the bridesmaid, finally the bride.
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Afterwords: Rantanen's Revenge
Imagine losing a Game 7 -- couldn't be Pete DeBoer.
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Imagine losing a Game 7 -- couldn't be Pete DeBoer.
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Dallas Stars Afterwords: Rantanen’s Revenge
You could not have written up a better Finnish to the series for the Dallas Stars.
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May 4, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Afterwords: Rantanen's Revenge
Imagine losing a Game 7 -- couldn't be Pete DeBoer.
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Imagine losing a Game 7 -- couldn't be Pete DeBoer.
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