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.

Dec 3, 2019; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils interim head coach Alain Nasreddine speaks to the media prior to the start of a game between the New Jersey Devils and the Vegas Golden Knights at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Could Alain Nasreddine get another head coaching gig

Oct 31, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; San Jose Sharks assistant coach Steve Spott during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Sharks 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Could the Stars hire Steve Spott to take over as the head coach

Apr 13, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Denver Pioneers forward Connor Caponi (22) dumps blue Powerade on head coach David Carle after defeating the Boston College Eagles for the national championship at the 2024 Frozen Four college ice hockey tournament at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Could the Dallas Stars hire from this prestigious hockey institute

May 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark (13) and Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Why Wyatt Johnston's five-year extension will make him more money

Jun 9, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) and defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) defend against Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (9) during the second period in game three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

4 Dallas Stars free agent targets to reach another level in 2025-26

May 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates his goal with defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) and center Joe Pavelski (16) and left wing Mason Marchment (27) and left wing Jason Robertson (21) in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in game four of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Jason Robertson and Mason Marchment are likely trade candidates

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks with the media after a 5-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars could go with this veteran coach behind the bench

Nov 24, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Former Dallas Stars right winger Jere Lehtinen watches with his son Joel Lehtinen and wife Jaana Lehtinen and daughters Sofia Lehtinen and Anna Lehtinen as his number 26 is retired before the game against the Calgary Flames at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Stars might have an heir to the GM when Jim Nill retires

Apr 7, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery talks with St. Louis Blues assistant coach Steve Ott during a time out against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

There's enough room for two Otters in the locker room, Jake

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

This familiar name is the front-runner for the head coaching position

May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer speaks to the media after the game against the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars relieve Head Coach Pete DeBoer of his duties

May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer speaks to the media after the game against the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

3 Dallas Stars dream free agent signings to contend for the Stanley Cup in 2026

Edmonton Oilers v Dallas Stars - Game Five

What could the cryptic Dallas Stars tweets a couple of days ago mean?

May 25, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) chase the puck during the second period in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

4 Players who might not be on the Dallas Stars roster next season

Jan 19, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Matej Blumel (25) pokes the puck away from Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Texas Stars return home to Cedar Park to take on the Abbotsford Canucks

May 17, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) stops a shot by Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) 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

Could the Dallas Stars trade this key player this offseason?