Team USA risks a major Olympic snub as Jason Robertson, one of the top American wingers and Dallas Stars’ elite scorer, could be left off the 2026 roster. Has grit outweighed skill in the selection process? Joey Erickson raises alarms over GM Billy Guerin’s reported preference for “grind” over goal-scoring, questioning why a player with Robertson’s numbers might be sidelined in favor of names like Vincent Trocheck and JT Miller.Key topics include Nathan Bastian’s conditioning stint with the Texas Stars, the impact on Dallas’ lineup, and Emil Heming’s breakout performance at the World Juniors. Joey Erickson spotlights development strategies shaping Dallas’ future, recent success stories in the AHL, and how prospects like Heming could soon be pivotal. Is Team USA jeopardizing its medal chances by snubbing premier talent? Get the inside track on roster decisions and the Stars’ rising prospects. 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 0:00 – Jason Robertson Olympic Roster Debate Joey Erickson opens the show discussing the shock and frustration surrounding the possibility that Jason Robertson might be left off Team USA’s 2026 Olympic roster. He breaks down Robertson’s stats, role fit, and the internal politics possibly influencing the decision. 6:48 – Billy Guerin’s Roster Decisions Billy Guerin addresses who has the final say in Team USA selections, emphasizing collaboration but ultimately confirming that the final choices are his. Joey Erickson reacts to these comments and weighs the implications for Robertson. 13:11 – Nathan Bastian Loan & Stars Prospects Joey Erickson covers Nathan Bastian’s conditioning loan to the Texas Stars, why it benefits both player and organization, and expands into a prospects discussion—highlighting Emil Hemming’s impressive World Juniors performance, Dallas’ development pipeline, and future expectations for Stars prospects. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. 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)