Brian Sweet

Brian Sweet

Joined: Feb 11, 2021

Blackout Dallas Site Expert. Part-time contributor for Nolan Writin and Hook'em Headlines. A 2019 graduate of the Abilene Christian Journalism Program. Part-time guest for DFW's Best for Business show. Brian had also appeared on Oilers Live During the 2024 Western Conference Finals. In my spare time, you'll find me on Call of Duty Warzone, building Marvel Legos, or watching DFW Sports.

May 23, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers right wing Vasily Podkolzin (92) and Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (6) fight in the third period for game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars look to crash the party at Rogers Place today

May 23, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars head coach DeBoer in the second period for game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Oilers tie series up by snapping the Stars' home winning streak

May 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrate the empty net goal scored by Lindell against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Stars look to make it eight-straight wins at home

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill is awarded the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award by Nashville Predators general manager David Poile during the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

It should come as no surprise that Jim Nill is up for the Jim Gregory Award

May 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) reacts after scoring a goal against Edmonton Oilers in the first period during game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Comeback kids score five goals in the third period to beat the Oilers

May 17, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the arena and lasers and rink before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars look to begin their revenge against the Edmonton Oilers

Oct 19, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars former president Jim Lites and Stars former player Brenden Morrow drop a ceremonial puck with Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) before a game at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Discussing the Western Conference Finals with Oil On Whyte

Mar 26, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) makes a save on on Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Blackout Dallas's Western Conference Finals series predictions

Dallas Stars v Edmonton Oilers

4 storylines to follow during the Western Conference Finals

May 17, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; The Dallas Stars take the ice to face the Winnipeg Jets in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

4 Dallas Stars players that need to show up in the WCF

May 17, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer smiles from the bench after the Stars defeat the Winnipeg Jets during the overtime period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

4 Oilers players the Stars need to keep an eye on in the WCF

May 17, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) checks Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) as goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) looks on during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jake Oettinger should be considered the starting goaltender for Team USA

May 17, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) shakes hands with Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) after the Stars defeat the Jets in the overtime period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars begin preparations for Western Conference Finals

May 17, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and center Tyler Seguin (91) and left wing Mason Marchment (27) celebrates the game winning goal scored by Harley against the Winnipeg Jets during the overtime period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Thomas Harley lifts Dallas into the Western Conference Finals

May 15, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger (29) makes a save as Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (13) looks for a rebound during the second period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars look to close out the semifinals at home tonight

May 15, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) watches a Dallas Stars shot during the first period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

The Dallas Stars beat themselves in a must-win game for the Jets