RISING STARS: Dallas Prospects Hemming, Taylor & Vanacek DELIVER in Opening Prospect Games

Dallas Stars prospects impress with gritty performances—could Emil Hemming and Trey Taylor be NHL-ready sooner than expected? Joey Erickson spotlights standout showings from Emil Hemming, Trey Taylor, and Jakub Vanacek in the Dallas Stars’ prospect games against the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets. Analysis dives into Hemming’s improved physicality and penalty kill impact, Taylor’s leadership as captain and power play prowess, and Vanacek’s maturity on defense at just 18. Key takeaways include fight highlights, depth contributions from Jackson Feuter and Jack Anderson, and updates on Cameron Schmidt’s absence due to illness. The conversation shifts to NHL Network’s Top 50 Players, where Jason Robertson’s #24 ranking sparks debate—should he be higher? Comparisons with Matt Boldy and Mikko Rantanen ignite discussion about star player ceilings and future milestones. Erickson also revisits Dallas’ dramatic 2020 Stanley Cup Final run, capturing the emotion of iconic wins and what’s next as Stars training camp approaches. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnStars Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonstars/ #NHL #DallasStars #hockey 00:00 Prospect Game Takeaways 10:32 NHL Network Top 50 Discussion 20:48 This Day in Stars History Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Aura Aura helps protect your personal information by actively removing your data from data broker sites and keeping it off. Start your free trial today at http://aura.com/aware. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. FanDuel Get three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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)