Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig jumps on the show with Gavin Spittle to discuss the Stars road trip. Craig gives his thoughts on the Pavelski, Hintz, Robertson slump, why they are giving up breakaway opportunities when they are on the power play as well as defensive assignments in their zone. It's also storytime with Luds as he talks about playing for a coach that was a long time police officer. Lots of laughs mixed with Stars talk on today's Spits and Suds. To learn more about listen...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min
It's storytime with Luds as he talks about playing for a coach that was a long time police officer. Lots of laughs mixed with Stars talk on today's Spits and Suds. 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
Feb 22, 2024•35 min
Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig jumps on the show with Gavin Spittle to discuss the Stars road trip. Craig gives his thoughts on the Pavelski, Hintz, Robertson slump, why they are giving up breakaway opportunities when they are on the power play as well as defensive assignments in their zone. 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
Feb 22, 2024•27 min
For the second straight day, the Stars fall and had to go up against another tough goalie and were unable to figure him out. Igor Shesterkin made 41 saves and shined in the Rangers win. Gavin talks about Ottawa being a tough matchup for the Stars and this game on Thursday will not be a gimme despite the Senators being in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. Logan Stankoven was called up, Gavin thinks we’ll see DeBoer juggle the lines and insert Stankoven into the lineup. To learn more about lis...
Feb 21, 2024•12 min
Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman put on an absolute clinic in a 9 round shootout that ends in a Stars loss. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Robert Tiffin from D-Magazine. They talk about the injuries the Stars have and how Dallas played basic hockey in this game. Then the guys go through questions sent in by listeners. Robert points out to keep in mind it’s basically a tie when you get to overtime and take it to a shootout, even though it results in a loss, the goal is to gain as many points as...
Feb 19, 2024•39 min
Scott McLaughlin of Audacy's The Skate Preview joins host Gavin Spittle to preview Monday's marquee matinee of two of the top teams in the NHL, the Dallas Stars and the Boston Bruins. 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
Feb 18, 2024•21 min
Dallas loses to Edmonton in overtime 4-3 and Jani Hakanpaa left the game with an injury. Gavin says he is happy to get a point against the Oilers even if it is a loss they still got a point. Gavin makes note of the great job by the penalty kill to overcome a 5 on 3 against the dangerous power play unit the Oilers have. It has been a tough stretch of opponents the Stars have faced and they have taken 5 out of the possible 6 points in those games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...
Feb 17, 2024•14 min
Our Spits and Suds NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about the 1st place Stars and their dominant win in Nashville. The guys discuss some interesting points that you may not have noticed. Matt Duchene talked openly about figuring out some things against Nashville and Sean tells you what he means. The guys also talk about Miro Heiskanen, Jake Oettinger, Jamie Benn, Ty Dellandrea and go around the NHL on this edition of Spits and Suds. To learn more about listener data and our p...
Feb 16, 2024•57 min
Our Spits and Suds NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about the 1st place Stars and their dominant win in Nashville. 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
Feb 16, 2024•17 min
The guys discuss some interesting points that you may not have noticed. Matt Duchene talked openly about figuring out some things against Nashville and Sean tells you what he means. The guys also talk about Miro Heiskanen, Jake Oettinger, Jamie Benn and Ty Dellandrea. 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
Feb 16, 2024•25 min
The guys look ahead to Edmonton on Saturday as they lost to the Blues Thursday night and take a trip around the NHL. 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
Feb 16, 2024•18 min
Gavin recaps the Stars blowout win over the Nashville Predators. He talks about the hard hit on Nils Lundkvist and then Jamie Benn taking a boarding penalty when the Stars had an 8-2 lead. He says this was an unnecessary penalty by Benn and caused some chippines in the game. 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
Feb 16, 2024•18 min
Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig joins Gavin Spittle to break down the Stars in their defensive zone and the pros/cons of playing man to man as opposed to zone defense. The guys are also excited to see if Ty Dellandrea can string multiple positive games together. A preview of the upcoming tough week for the Stars. Craig also gives his thoughts on Defenseman Morgan Rielly's suspension and what he would have done. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...
Feb 15, 2024•46 min
Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig joins Gavin Spittle to break down the Stars in their defensive zone and the pros/cons of playing man to man as opposed to zone defense. The guys are also excited to see if Ty Dellandrea can string multiple positive games together. 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
Feb 15, 2024•34 min
Craig and Gavin preview the upcoming tough week for the Stars. Craig also gives his thoughts on Defenseman Morgan Rielly's suspension and what he would have done. 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
Feb 15, 2024•13 min
The Stars get a quality win against the Hurricanes with a 4-2 win. Gavin and David recap the win. Gavin thinks Carolina is a goalie away from being a legit threat in the Eastern Conference. Matt Duchene continues to impress Gavin and David with how calm, cool and collected he looks game in and game out. Evgeni Dadanov is going to be out for an extended period of time due to an injury, giving Ty Dellandrea an opportunity to get in the lineup and he brought a ton of energy to the ice. Gavin thinks...
Feb 14, 2024•57 min
The Stars squeak out a 3-2 win over Montreal Saturday afternoon. Gavin talks about the penalty kill coming up big and Jake Oettinger playing great in net in the win. The penalty kill did a great job for the Stars with the power play going 0/6 and not clicking in this one. Gavin credits Oettinger having great performances in his last two games only allowing three goals. Montreal had a lot of high quality chances and he stopped them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
Feb 10, 2024•24 min
Hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle talk with Director Jeff Tyner about his new hockey beer league movie The Late Game which Sean has a part in. The guys then discuss the Mason Marchment fine from the NHL, a preview of Stars vs Montreal Saturday and project how many Dallas Stars will be on the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Team USA roster. 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://podcastchoic...
Feb 09, 2024•55 min
Hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle talk with Director Jeff Tyner about his new hockey beer league movie The Late Game which Sean has a part in. 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
Feb 09, 2024•26 min
The guys then discuss the Mason Marchment fine from the NHL, a preview of Stars vs Montreal Saturday and project how many Dallas Stars will be on the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Team USA roster. 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
Feb 09, 2024•30 min
Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig jumps on Spits and Suds to talk about the Stars 5 to 4 loss in Toronto. The focus was on the penalty kill and how to get back to one of the best in the league. Luds and co host Gavin Spittle also discuss how physicality changed this game and they explain why it happened. They also recap the Stars alumni game and a surprise announcement that Luds is now married. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...
Feb 08, 2024•36 min
Gavin and Robert Tiffin recap the Stars loss to Toronto. They talk about why Dallas doesn't match up well with the Maple Leafs and how Toronto made adjustments after the first period. They talk about some possible targets the Stars could trade for and answer tweets sent in by listeners. Gavin gives a shout out to the Stars for their acknowledgement of National Girls & Women in Sports Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol...
Feb 08, 2024•48 min
Gavin and Robert Tiffin recap the Stars loss to Toronto. They talk about why Dallas doesn't match up well with the Maple Leafs and how Toronto made adjustments after the first period. The guys talk about some possible targets the Stars could trade for. 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
Feb 08, 2024•22 min
The guys answer tweets sent in by listeners. Gavin gives a shout out to the Stars for their acknowledgement of National Girls & Women in Sports Day. 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
Feb 08, 2024•27 min
Jake Oettiner dominated the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night with 47 saves in the Stars 2-1 win. Gavin makes note of the Sabres wearing their throwback jerseys and back in 1999 the Sabres lost to the Stars 2-1, just like what happened Tuesday night. Gavin doesn’t like the matchup with the Leafs Wednesday. He sees Toronto matching up very well against Dallas. Gavin wraps the pod by answering tweets sent in by listeners. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
Feb 07, 2024•20 min
Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig joins Gavin Spittle. Luds shares some hilarious memories about his teammates from All Star Breaks of the past. Plus, he gives you what he feels is the biggest improvement that the Stars need to make post All Star game. 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
Feb 02, 2024•48 min
Craig Ludwig talks about what he thinks of the defensive pairing of Harley and Heiskanen. Gavin has some concerns come playoff time, with the physicality ramped up, he isn't sure how Harley and Heiskanen will fair in the playoffs. Craig also makes note that Oettinger hasn't been the same player prior to the injury and hopes to see that change after the break. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...
Feb 02, 2024•21 min
The Stars have to work on not blowing leads late in games. Craig is concerned about that even though they are finding ways to win in overtime and shootouts. When it's the playoffs though, there is no 3 on 3 and no shootouts. He wants to see them close games out now ahead of the playoffs. 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
Feb 02, 2024•28 min
Spits and Suds host Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle from Toronto where he is covering NHL All Star Weekend. Sean and Gavin discuss the buzz in Toronto, a player that you might not think of to watch and how many marquee names will be highlighted in the skills competition. Sean and Gavin also discuss Esa Lindell buying a stake in a Finnish hockey team to save it, the massive Elias Lindholm trade, the Defenseman Sean wants at the deadline and how the Stars won't be trading their top prospects. To ...
Feb 01, 2024•50 min
Dallas Stars Alumni Association President, 16 year NHL veteran and one of the great agitators in our game, Bob Bassen jumps on Spits and Suds with host Gavin Spittle to talk about the upcoming Stars alumni charity game Saturday night February 3rd. The guys discuss the art of agitating and physicality along with playing alongside NHL Hall of Famers with the Islanders, Chicago, St. Louis, Quebec and Dallas. Some great stories from NHL vet Bob Bassen on this edition of Spits and Suds. To learn more...
Jan 30, 2024•48 min