It's been a busy offseason for the Dallas Stars and the Captain Jamie Benn returns agreeing to a one year contract. Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com and D Magazine brings us the details on this deal including a bonus structure that pushes the salary higher. Robert also brings us coaching news as it appears as though the Stars are down to their top 2 candidates. Gavin and Robert also talk about the Stars cap space, a Dumba buyout and how they can maneuver to fill this roster with free agency co...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min
It’s been a busy start to the NHL offseason for the Dallas Stars. They re-signed Matt Duchene to a 4 year contract and then traded Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken. Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from D Magazine dissect these moves from the Stars. They talk about why keeping Duchene is good for the team. Even though he wasn’t great in the playoffs in 2025, David and Gavin agree Duchene is seen as a leader for the Stars and he has expressed how much he loves playing in Dallas. Then th...
Jun 20, 2025•35 min
Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com joins Gavin Spittle to talk about current Stars Assistant Alain Nasreddine being elevated to the head coaching position. The guys bring you the background on Nasreddine and his quick ascension as a coach at the pro level. What makes him a quality candidate that can help this team and the hurdles that he would have to overcome. Robert and Gavin also talk about how this might pave the way for Neil Graham to be elevated as a Stars Assistant from Texas. Robert also...
Jun 18, 2025•40 min
It's a Spits and Suds collaboration with Locked on Stars host Joey Erickson. Joey and Gavin give you everything you need to know about this Stars team including upcoming free agency, what Texas Stars could join Dallas next year, the coaching candidates and the style that both would like to see the Stars morph into next season. Lots to discuss as Spits and Suds joins forces with Locked on Stars! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Joey and Gavin give you everything you need to know about this Stars team including upcoming free agency, what Texas Stars could join Dallas next year, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•39 min
Gavin Spittle and Joey Erickson from Locked On Stars discuss the Stars coaching search and who they would prefer. The guys talk about what went wrong in the playoffs against Edmonton and what led to Pete DeBoer's firing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•28 min
Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for his weekly visit. Lots of Dallas Stars news to dive into. The latest on the Stars coaching search and who Sean would like to see as the next bench boss. Sean and Gavin recap Jason Robertson in the headlines and both offer up a wish list of players to improve Dallas while keeping Robertson. Sean pulls back the curtain when it comes to attempting to move Mason Marchment, Matt Dumba and Ilya Lyubushkin. Sean and Gavin mention...
Jun 16, 2025•27 min
Stephen Meserve of 100 Degree Hockey joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss two potential Dallas Stars head coaching candidates with ties to the organization. Coming off of a Western Conference Finals appearance, Neil Graham has been the Texas Stars bench boss for the last 5 1/2 years. Former Texas Stars Assistant Karl Taylor has become the winningest coach in Milwaukee Admirals history. Stephen gives us everything we need to know about both coaches, their style and why both have had success in the...
Jun 12, 2025•23 min
After multiple reports of the Stars willingness to listen to offers on Jason Robertson, host Gavin Spittle is joined by D Magazine's David Castillo to fill Spits and Suds listeners in on the reasons behind the trade talk. Both give their opinions with David offering his argument for Robertson to stay and he feels as though the focus should be elsewhere, not on trading Robertson. The guys also discuss possible trade scenarios and the upcoming free agent class. If it's being discussed, you know th...
Jun 12, 2025•49 min
Spits and Suds begins its potential Dallas Stars coaching candidate series with one of the most coveted coaches that has turned down multiple NHL offers. Will the Stars go back to the University of Denver for their next head coach? The man who replaced Jim Montgomery is high on everyone's list. The Voice of University of Denver Tyler Maun joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss David Carle, the longtime successful coach for the Pioneers and for Team USA World Juniors. To learn more about listener da...
Jun 10, 2025•26 min
Savannah Huemoeller who covers the Stars for D210 Sports swings into Spits and Suds with host Gavin Spittle. Savannah takes us inside the Stars locker room and tells us about the rumblings before moving on from Pete DeBoer. She tells us what coaching style she would like to see with this team and the candidates that she believes have the best shot at the gig. From a players perspective, Savannah gives us her thoughts on Jake Oettinger and whether or not re-signing Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn wor...
Jun 10, 2025•37 min
Pete DeBoer has been relieved of his head coaching duties by the Dallas Stars and Spits and Suds Stars/NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about it. The guys give the timeline and respond to Jim Nill's press conference. Sean and Gavin then shift to potential candidates with one name that they both love. They also discuss what style of coach is a good fit in Dallas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
Jun 06, 2025•26 min
It's a Stars and NHL episode featuring Illegal Curve Hockey and Winnipeg Sports Talk host Connor Hrabchak. Connor and Gavin Spittle break down Game 1 of the NHL Finals and Connor explains why all of Canada joins forces to support any remaining Canadian teams. Connor gives his thoughts on Stars coach Pete DeBoer and the recent rumblings in Dallas. Gavin has Connor play Jim Nill to answer the question if he would keep or let go of Stars free agents, Jamie Benn, Matt Duchene, Mikael Granlund, Colin...
Jun 05, 2025•48 min
Although the Dallas Stars have been eliminated, the Texas Stars are in a heated battle in the American Hockey League's Western Conference Finals. Stephen Meserve of 100 Degree Hockey joins Gavin Spittle to talk about the Stars top affiliate. Stephen talks about some players that have stuck out for Texas in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The edition of Alec Petrovic to the Texas Stars and why Lian Bichsel is not playing. Stephen gives his thoughts on Justin Hryckowian, Matej Blumel and Arttu Hyry makin...
Jun 02, 2025•53 min
Host Gavin Spittle reacts to the exit interviews from the players and coach Pete DeBoer. He talks about how mature Jake Oettinger sounded in his exit interview, what he thought about Pete DeBoer’s comments on Jamie Benn’s future with the Stars and DeBoer’s comments about Oettinger. Then he talks about Matt Duchene’s future in the NHL and how he is looking for a multi-year deal. Gavin looks at the big contracts for the main players for the Stars and how tough decisions are going to need to be mad...
Jun 01, 2025•33 min
For the third straight year, the Stars are eliminated in the Western Conference Final. Host Gavin Spittle starts with Pete DeBoer’s comments about why he pulled Jake Oettinger. Gavin dissects what DeBoer said and explains why he has a problem with it. Then he goes through all of the tweets from the fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min
The Stars scored just one goal on the road again and were outplayed by Edmonton in a 4-1 defeat. The Stars are now just one game away from elimination. Host Gavin Spittle breaks down what is going wrong for the Stars and how they fix this. How do they only get 4 shots on net in the third period after they had 16 in the first period? How does this team get more physical? Edmonton was able to skate freely with the puck and they out-hit the Stars in these games. The current players on this team jus...
May 28, 2025•52 min
Spits and Suds gives you the most recent update on Roope Hintz as well as a confidence booster that Jake Oettinger is the right guy in net for the Stars as pressure mounts. You also hear from Edmonton Oilers radio analyst Bob Stauffer previewing tonight's game from the Oilers point of view. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2025•24 min
Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com joins host Gavin Spittle to give his thoughts on this series. Robert puts focus on Edmonton giving them credit for what they've been able to do including props to Defenseman Evan Bouchard who has been terrific. The officials have been a major talking point and the guys discuss. Can the Stars be more physical with Connor McDavid to slow him down? Robert gives his opinions on possible Stars adjustments and lineup changes for Game 4. It's a deep dive of Stars/Edmo...
May 26, 2025•32 min
The Stars are now down 2 games to 1 after a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He starts with the refs missing the delay of game and how it led to two Edmonton goals in under a minute. The Stars have now trailed first in 13 of 16 games in the playoffs. Gavin wants to know why the missed delay of game couldn’t be reviewed. Why doesn’t the NHL want to get it right? He talks about other missed penalties in this game and how it could have impacted the result of the game. He sheds some light on the pos...
May 26, 2025•52 min
The series is tied at 1 after the Stars were blanked in game 2, 3-0. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how the Stars are getting outplayed by the Oilers minus the game 1 third period, where Dallas scored 5 goals. Other than that, the Oilers are in control in these games. He wants to see them have more time in the offensive zone and create more pressure in front of Stuart Skinner. Gavin reacts to Pete DeBoer’s comment about the hit on Roope Hintz and explains what he thought about the incident. Lots...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Coach and Analyst Jack Han joins Gavin to talk about the Stars and Oilers through an analytics standpoint. He thinks Dallas has to try and create more turnovers like they did when Seguin scored on his breakaway in game 1. Jack talks about what Edmonton went through when Dallas continued to get power play chances in game 1. Jack has seen Cody Ceci throughout his career and talks about what he has seen from Ceci this year since he was traded to the Stars. Gavin and Jack talk about Mikael Granlund ...
May 23, 2025•25 min
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin for his weekly appearance to recap the Stars game 1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The guys talk about the Stars third period magic, where they scored 5 goals and completely took over the game. The guys discuss Mikael Granlund and what a future contract would look like for him. Sean and Gavin discuss both netminders in this series and Sean gives a stat on Stuart Skinner in the postseason and mentions how Calvin Pickard’s injury really plays a factor for th...
May 22, 2025•37 min
The Stars score 5 unanswered in the 3rd period to beat Edmonton 6-3 in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Host Gavin Spittle recaps an absolute thriller. The Oilers outplayed Dallas in the first two periods, but in the third period the Stars flipped the script and completely took over. Gavin recaps the incredible third period and then goes through what the Stars need to clean up for game 2. He wraps by reading tweets from listeners. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...
May 22, 2025•42 min
On this Spits and Suds one timer, the voice of the Western Conference Finals, ESPN's Sean McDonough drops by 105.3 The Fan's Shan and RJ Show to preview the Finals getting you ready for Game 1. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21, 2025•17 min
At Spits and Suds we love to bring you different perspectives and that includes hearing from Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 in Edmonton. Jason hopped on 105.3 The Fan to talk about the Oilers success, why it's all coming together, how they are now fully healthy, their depth scoring, improved defense and of course Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Everything you want to know about Edmonton and Jason's thoughts on the Dallas Stars heading into Game 1. To learn more about listener data and our privac...
May 20, 2025•18 min
Spits and Suds is getting you ready for the Western Conference Finals. D Magazine's David Castillo drops in to team up with Gavin Spittle to preview Dallas/Edmonton. The guys bring you some names that have played a major factor in the Oilers playoff success. What does Edmonton do so well and the keys to Dallas in this series finale. Game one is right around the corner and Spits and Suds is giving you the Stars content that you deserve leading up to Game 1. To learn more about listener data and o...
May 20, 2025•30 min
Spits and Suds is getting you ready for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Host Gavin Spittle gives his thoughts on the Stars going back to 12 Forwards and 6 Defensemen and why he feels it will happen. Pete DeBoer was mic'd up and we bring you the audio from the handshake line plus statistics that will pump the tires of DeBoer and prove why the Stars made the right decision. Plus, Greg Wyshynski appeared on 105.3 The Fan with a lot of great insight on this Dallas Stars team. To learn more ...
May 19, 2025•30 min
Thomas Harley buries a power play game winner in overtime to advance the Stars to the Western Conference finals with a familiar opponent in the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Locked On Stars host, Joey Erickson. The guys go through the game and how Jake Oettinger was absolutely incredible. Pete DeBoer deserves so much credit for the success this team has had. The guys transition to Mark Scheifele playing in this game and all of the emotion he went through tonight. The embrace f...
May 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Spits and Suds Stars/NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for his weekly visit. Sean is currently covering the USA Hockey Goalie Development Camp and brings us some great insight to watch new techniques that Goaltenders are using. The guys dive into Stars and begin with the Jamie Benn $5,000 fine news. Gavin asks Sean if Mason Marchment should be in consideration for a healthy scratch for his recent play? Sean answers the question if the Stars should switch back to 12 forwards and 6 defe...
May 16, 2025•37 min
