Spits and Suds hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle painfully discuss the tragic deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau and talk about the impact Gaudreau had on hockey. Our thoughts are with the Gaudreau family. 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
Aug 30, 2024•23 min
Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch who formerly covered the Stars for the Dallas Morning News hops on Spits and Suds with host Gavin Spittle to give us insight on the Blues with a busy offseason. Matthew gives his thoughts on the Stars and where he sees Dallas this year. Going from covering GM Jim Nill to now covering former Stars now St. Louis GM Doug Armstrong. The Blues have a new coach in Drew Bannister and former Stars grinder Steve Ott gets a promotion on the coaching staff. A...
Aug 29, 2024•47 min
Our "Behind Enemy Lines" preview of the Central Division continues with Connor Hrabchak talking Winnipeg Jets. It's been a busy offseason for the Jets including Scott Arniel taking over for former Stars coach Rick Bowness. Topics discussed include the trade of top prospect Rutger McGroarty trade recently, Kevin Cheveldayoff's tenure as the Winnipeg GM, Defensive departures, and of course, their biggest names, Kyle Connor, Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele. The guys also discuss if the identit...
Aug 28, 2024•35 min
We're getting you ready for the season with Central Division previews. Joe O'Donnell, the voice of the Minnesota Wild, joins Gavin Spittle. His thoughts on longtime Wild Defenseman Matt Dumba joining the Stars and what he brings to the team both on and off the ice. Expectations for young Wild Defenseman Brock Faber after signing a big long term deal. Who starts in goal for Minnesota with 3 candidates including veteran Stanley Cup champ Marc Andre Fleury? Will this be a bounce back year for Kiril...
Aug 27, 2024•38 min
Stephen Meserve of 100 Degree Hockey who does an amazing job covering the Texas Stars in Cedar Park joins Spits and Suds and gives his thoughts on Lian Bichsel and possible D pairings with vets that played in the NHL In Alexander Petrovic and Kyle Capobianco. Stephen and Gavin also talk about possibly reuniting Mavrik Bourque and Logan Stankoven on the same line. Other names discussed include Chase Wheatcroft, Christian Kyrou, Matěj Blümel, Oskar Bäck, Matthew Seminoff and Goaltender Rémi Poirie...
Aug 23, 2024•41 min
Our Spits and Suds NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to discuss the NHL's desire to expand even more with games across the pond in Europe and elsewhere. Sean Shapiro gives us the insight on why this is great for the NHL in so many ways and how it works from a revenue perspective. The guys also discuss the Stars power play and the changes we will see. Sean and Gavin also discuss what new Wyatt Johnston and Jamie Benn contracts could look like. To learn more about listener data and our ...
Aug 22, 2024•39 min
NHL.com released the top 20 wings and Jason Robertson is ranked six on the list. Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from D Magazine go through the list. 21 year old Matty Beniers signed a 7 year contract extension with the Seattle Kraken, Gavin and David talk about how this related to Wyatt Johnston and his upcoming new contract as his rookie contract expires at the end of the season. The guys talk about unrestricted free agency after the Blues made a move on Phillip Broberg and Dylan Hollowa...
Aug 21, 2024•56 min
NHL.com released the top 20 wings and Jason Robertson is ranked six on the list. Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from D Magazine go through the list. 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
Aug 21, 2024•17 min
21 year old Matty Beniers signed a 7 year contract extension with the Seattle Kraken, Gavin and David talk about how this related to Wyatt Johnston and his upcoming new contract as his rookie contract expires at the end of the season. The guys talk about unrestricted free agency after the Blues made a move on Phillip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. 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...
Aug 21, 2024•12 min
The guys also touch on the Patrick Laine trade to Montreal and what they think of the deal and how it helps Monreal and Laine. 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
Aug 21, 2024•27 min
It's a Dallas Stars Prospect update from Spits and Suds frequent contributor David Castillo. David recently released his top prospect list and we talk in depth about some of the names that we could soon see in a Dallas Stars sweater. From Lian Bichsel to Mavrik Bourque and more. Learn about some of the young prospects in the system and what David looks for when evaluating players. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...
Aug 09, 2024•39 min
On today's Spits and Suds, host Gavin Spittle and Sean Shapiro discuss Sean's newest D Magazine article on Jake Oettinger and why this year is so important in multiple ways. This coincides with NHL Network releasing their top 10 preseason goalies. Sean tells us where he thinks Oettinger fits on the list and who he believes should take the top spot? The guys also discuss Stars 2023 4th round pick Aram Menetian who is playing in the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase. Gavin and Sean discuss why the...
Aug 08, 2024•46 min
Gavin and Sean discuss why the ECHL isn't a better league for prospects as well as Leon Draisaitl's contract negotiations and can an NHL team have multiple max contracts and win? 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
Aug 08, 2024•13 min
The guys also discuss Stars 2023 4th round pick Aram Menetian who is playing in the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase. 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
Aug 08, 2024•12 min
On today's Spits and Suds, host Gavin Spittle and Sean Shapiro discuss Sean's newest D Magazine article on Jake Oettinger and why this year is so important in multiple ways. This coincides with NHL Network releasing their top 10 preseason goalies. Sean tells us where he thinks Oettinger fits on the list and who he believes should take the top spot? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
Aug 08, 2024•21 min
For 30 years, Mike Heika has covered the Dallas Stars. He joined host Gavin Spittle to discuss this upcoming Stars season. Players discussed included Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene, Jamie Benn, the Thomas Harley contract, Miro playing on his strong side, Jake Oettinger, the Stars defense and some terrific stories from his years covering the team. It's a great Dallas Stars discussion on today's Spits and Suds. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...
Aug 07, 2024•50 min
With the Olympics happening, Spits and Suds sits down one the country's greatest Olympians, 1980 Team USA Men's Hockey Gold Medalist, the Captain, Mike Eruzione. Mike brings up some Jake Oettinger memories from his time at Boston University. Host Gavin Spittle turns back the clock with Mike and talks about the Olympic run, playing on the same line as North Stars/Stars great Neal Broten, the rivalry between the midwest and northeast and how everything gelled, the spontaneous moment of inviting hi...
Aug 06, 2024•24 min
Dallas Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts joins Spits and Suds host Gavin Spittle. The latest developments with Victory Plus and what other programming we could see? How do the Stars convince bars and restaurants to play Victory Plus? The changing of the NHL draft from a stadium style in 2025 and what the Stars will do locally for fans. How did the Stars get to be a part of the NHL Global Series and the two countries they almost played in? Brad also pulls back the curtain and discusses how the...
Aug 05, 2024•41 min
Spits and Suds NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about his recent sit down with Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill at the World Junior Summer Showcase. Sean reveals why the Stars are excited to have first round pick Emil Hemming playing in the Ontario Hockey League. Gavin and Sean also talk about Jim Nills thoughts on the rolls of Maverik Bourque, Logan Stankoven and Nils Lundqvist who the Stars GM is still high on. The guys also discuss Thomas Harley and what a contract mi...
Aug 01, 2024•32 min
Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from D Magazine talk about the Hall of Fame class and if Joe Pavelski and Jamie Benn will be Hall of Famers. The guys then talk about NHL contracts and what it means for the Dallas Stars in regards to the salary cap. The guys discuss a couple of hypothetical contracts for Stars players after NHL players sign new contracts the last couple of days. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
Jul 30, 2024•55 min
Host Gavin Spittle drops the mitts and discusses a new article by sportshandle.com citing stats on the best and worst fighting teams in the NHL and the players with the best win rate on fights. How did the Dallas Stars stack up compared to others and how did the teams with the most fights stack up as far as regular season and playoff success? We drop the mitts and throw some interesting tidbits your way on Spits and Suds. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...
Jul 26, 2024•15 min
Spits and Suds catches up with a rising star in hockey, Coppell's Hannah Bilka. In the last five months, Hannah has won a National Championship at Ohio State, a Silver Medal at the Women's World Championships, and most recently was drafted 4th overall in the Professional Women's Hockey League Draft by Boston and signed to a multi year deal. Hannah takes us through this amazing ride, how she has developed a great relationship with the Dallas Stars and her upcoming first year in pro hockey on the ...
Jul 25, 2024•21 min
Former NHL Goaltender and the first Cuban American to play in the NHL, Al Montoya joins host Gavin Spittle for a Spits and Suds one timer. Al was recently promoted to the VP of Cultural Growth and Strategy for the Dallas Stars. Gavin and Al discuss diversity in the NHL and what the Stars are doing to make hockey inclusive for all races and genders. Gavin and Al then go down memory lane from his time with the Texas Tornado to Michigan to winning the first ever World Junior Gold Medal for the Unit...
Jul 19, 2024•53 min
Former NHL Goaltender and the first Cuban American to play in the NHL, Al Montoya joins host Gavin Spittle for a Spits and Suds one timer. Al was recently promoted to the VP of Cultural Growth and Strategy for the Dallas Stars. Gavin and Al discuss diversity in the NHL and what the Stars are doing to make hockey inclusive for all races and genders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
Jul 19, 2024•18 min
Gavin and Al then go down memory lane from his time with the Texas Tornado to Michigan to winning the first ever World Junior Gold Medal for the United States. 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
Jul 19, 2024•25 min
Gavin and Al discuss his six stops in the NHL along with time in the minors. 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
Jul 19, 2024•13 min
Hosts Gavin Spittle and Sean Shapiro wish the Dallas Stars Captain a Happy Birthday and discuss Sean's D Magazine article where he asks, "How will the Jamie Benn era end in Dallas?" The guys discuss what a new Jamie Benn contract would look like, his impact on this organization and some amazing stats about the Captain. Sean and Gavin also discuss the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame and their two recent inductees, Jim Lites and Brenden Morrow. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Jul 18, 2024•38 min
Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine to discuss David’s latest article, “Did the Stars Moneyball Their Offseason?” Then the guys discuss what a new contract for Jamie Benn would look like. The guys have some fun talking about prospects and David gives his take on Gladiator 2. Gavin ends with a fun NHL fact. 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...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min
When there is breaking Dallas Stars news, Spits and Suds is there for you. The Stars announce that they are moving their TV games to a free direct to consumer streaming service created for Fans in a partnership with the company A Parent Media Co. The app will be named Victory+. Gavin Spittle is joined by co-host and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro who spoke with Stars President/Chief Executive Officer Brad Alberts just prior to the announcement. What content will be on Victory+, how will this affect Sp...
Jul 08, 2024•15 min
Dallas Stars games will no longer be on Bally Sports Southwest. Gavin Spittle gives his opinion on where he thinks Stars games will be next season. He lays out the pros and cons for the Stars to possibly develop an app for their games and content. 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
Jul 06, 2024•24 min