Gavin Spittle welcomes in Joey Erickson of the Locked on Stars podcast to talk about a new Thomas Harley contract. The guys give their thoughts on whether it should be a bridge or long term deal for the Stars Defenseman. Dallas also signs vet forward Colin Blackwell who has an interesting backstory that we fill you in on. Plus, Gavin and Joey answer all of your questions with proper shoutouts on this edition of Spits and Suds To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...
Jul 05, 2024•57 min
NHL free agency is underway and Spits and Suds hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle do a deep dive on the newest Dallas Stars as well as the players that moved on. Sean gives you a big reason that you might not know why it was tough for Tanev to re-sign in Dallas. A deep dive on the newest Stars signings Matt Dumba, Casey DeSmith, Ilya Lyubushkin, Brendan Smith as well as the resigning of Matt Duchene, Sam Steel and Nils Lundkvist. Spits and thoughts on the updated Dallas Stars roster after day ...
Jul 01, 2024•55 min
Joining host Gavin Spittle is Taylor Baird of NHL.com and the Managing Editor at Defending Big D. Taylor and Gavin dive into Chris Tanev's rights being traded and both think it was based on not being able to agree on a term length with Dallas. Now that Tanev is not returning, what free agents or trade targets would Taylor and Gavin like to see on the Stars blueline? The two also discuss Matt Duchene re-signing with Dallas. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
Jun 29, 2024•29 min
Spits and Suds NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle from the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas. Sean brings us the latest chatter from the draft, fallout from the NHL awards show, his thoughts on the Ryan Suter buyout, the latest on Chris Tanev and Matt Duchene and should we keep an eye out on a Radek Faksa buyout? Everything you want to know about the Stars and the NHL on this edition of Spits and Suds. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...
Jun 28, 2024•33 min
The Stars bought out Ryan Suter’s contract ahead of his final year with Dallas. Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from D Magazine talk about the news and what it could mean for Lian Bichsel. Gavin doesn’t think Cris Tanev is going anywhere but if he were to go somewhere else, he lists some possible players that could take his spot. The guys also talk about the backup goaltending situation if Scott Wedgewood were to go to a different team. They also go through the NHL awards and give their ta...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min
One of our Spits and Suds favorites Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning News sat down with Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill and Lia jumped on with host Gavin Spittle to discuss the conversation regarding Chris Tanev and other players that Nill would like to remain in the organization. Lia also talks about Matt Duchene possibly returning, why buyouts don't seem like an option to Nill as well as possible outside targets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Jun 25, 2024•22 min
Host Gavin Spittle talks about game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup. Gavin looks at what the difference was for the Edmonton Oilers against the Dallas Stars in the WCF and then the difference between Florida and Edmonton in game 7. Even though the Oilers lost the Stanley Cup, McDavid won the MVP and Gavin says it was well deserved. Gavin answers questions sent in by listeners and talks about a trade that happened. To learn more about listener data and our p...
Jun 25, 2024•41 min
Stars fans have been asking if Patrick Laine would be a good fit in Dallas. Connor Hrabchak who covers the Winnipeg Jets joins host Gavin Spittle and gives us his perspective on Laine and some background on why it didn't work out with the Jets. The guys also discuss this amazing Connor McDavid Playoff run, is Canada behind the Oilers as well as his thoughts on Dallas, Jake Oettinger, and a busy offseason with lots of news coming out of Winnipeg. A great offseason edition of Spits and Suds. To le...
Jun 23, 2024•42 min
NHL GM’s decided to unofficially launch the offseason with the Stanley Cup still in action. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro react to the Ty Dellandrea trade and then talk about the other trades that happened 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
Jun 19, 2024•17 min
Spits and Suds NHL insider Sean Shapiro is back from the Stanley Cup to give his thoughts on Florida and Edmonton. What have the Panthers done that the Stars could not? How would the Stars have matched up against Florida and why no Stars fan should be disappointed. Thoughts on Chris Tanev and Matt Duchene heading into free agency. Gavin and Sean also go around the NHL to discuss Ryan Warsofsky getting the head coaching gig in San Jose as well as thoughts on the Utah Hockey Club. To learn more ab...
Jun 14, 2024•32 min
The Stanley Cup Final is underway so Spits and Suds host Gavin Spittle jumped on the Upper Bowl Podcast in Floriday to talk about the Final, The Dallas Stars, NHL 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 13, 2024•43 min
Coming off being named to the Hockey East all Rookie Team, McKinney's Kaylee Lewis hops on Spits and Suds with host Gavin Spittle. Coming off the Professional Women's Hockey League Draft, Kaylee talks about Hannah Bilka and Allyson Simpson being selected and the influence that they have had on her. Gavin dives into her career from Stars Elite locally all the way to her first season in Vermont. The two talk about her net front presence and where that came from along with the physical style in whi...
Jun 12, 2024•22 min
Professor Gavin Spittle and the Dean David Castillo give their final grades for the 2024 Dallas Stars. The guys talk about the Stanley Cup and if they think Dallas would be able to play Florida better than Edmonton has thru the first two games. 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 12, 2024•1 hr 23 min
We hear from Chris Tanev and Matt Duchene as part of their exit interviews and host Gavin Spittle follows up with his thoughts on the duo staying here in Dallas and why it's a good thing if they do. Gavin also answers all of your early social media off season mailbag questions that you have sent 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
Jun 06, 2024•44 min
Joe Paveski announces that he will not be playing next year. Spits and Suds hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle discuss the breaking news, they look back on his amazing career and his influence both on and off the ice. The guys also dive into Sean's latest article in which he talks about the Stars best players failing when Dallas needed them most. 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...
Jun 04, 2024•39 min
The Stars playoff run comes to an end after a 2-1 game 6 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine. The guys talk about the game and they put things into perspective for the Stars success in the last few years and how this team is only going to get better. Lots and lots of questions and comments from Twitter fans that Gavin and David go through. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The Stars are now down 3-2 in the Series after a 3-1 game 5 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro and Stephen Meserve from 100 Degree Hockey live from the AAC. The guys talk about the slow start for Dallas again and Edmonton taking advantage of two power play opportunities. Stephen confirms that if Tanev was hurt tonight and didn’t play, Lian Bichsel would have gotten the call up from the Stars. Sean says the biggest issue for the Stars was how the...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Two Time Stanley Cup Champion and Spits and Suds co-host Craig Ludwig joins the show to give his thoughts on the Stars 5-2 loss in Edmonton. Defensively, Craig gives his thoughts on the Oilers goals and as one of the best shot blockers during his time, Luds talks about the Tanev injury and the pain yet art of shot blocking. Craig and host Gavin Spittle also discuss the Stars power play struggles and look ahead to Game 5 with their keys to a Stars victory. To learn more about listener data and ou...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min
The Stars get off to a hot start with a quick 2-0 lead but they see it disappear in a 5-2 defeat to the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL insider Sean Shapiro talk about the team finally getting off to a fast start but they don’t take advantage of it. Sean says they don’t close out their opponents when they get off to hot starts like this game. The guys break down the mistakes the Stars made in this game. Chris Tanev got injured in this game, the guys discuss how crucial this injury is...
May 30, 2024•54 min
She does a great job covering the Dallas Stars and she was nice enough to jump on Spits and Suds. Live from Edmonton, Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning News joins Gavin Spittle for the latest on the Western Conference Finals. Lia takes us inside the locker room for how the players and Coach Pete DeBoer felt after their 5 to 3 win. Lia also gives insight on what the players and coaches have said about their NHL best success on the road. Little coaching moves from Pete DeBoer that are payin...
May 28, 2024•17 min
What a difference a period makes. The Stars were down 2-0 after the first period and then scored 3 in the second period and two more in the third to beat the Edmonton Oilers and take a 2-1 series lead. Host Gavin Spittle and Robert Tiffin from D Magazine recap the Stars win. They talk about the impact of Roope Hintz coming back healthy in this game and how big that was for the team. Jason Robertson had been quiet in the playoffs and gets a hat trick in this one to lead the Stars. Pete DeBoer con...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 26 min
The Stars beat the Oilers 3-1 in game 2 of the Western Conference Finals to even the series 1-1. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro touch on the Oilers outshooting the Stars in the first period but it really wasn’t as bad as the shot counter made it. The Stars are now 5-1 this postseason after a loss. Gavin wanted to see the energy get better from game 1 to game 2 and liked what he saw. Sean talks about injuries and how morning skates work for the injury report for those who may hav...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Spits and Suds host Gavin Spittle gives his thoughts on what he feels are some of the keys to the Stars success in Game 2 against Edmonton. We also go behind enemy lines and hear from Oilers play by play voice Jack Michaels as we get you ready for Stars/Oilers on Saturday night. 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 24, 2024•20 min
The Stars game 1 struggles continue as they lost their 7th straight game 1 in the playoffs after a double OT defeat to the Edmonton Oilers. Gavin and Sean talk about adjustments for game 2 for the Stars. Gavin wants to see more havoc in front of the net. The guys agree that you cannot panic after game 1 and especially with the Stars, they have not had a good history in game 1’s. The guys wrap by answering tweets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Sean Shapiro and Robert Tiffin preview the upcoming Stars Oilers series as game one begins Thursday night. Sean thinks this is the easiest series the Stars will have so far. He thinks Vegas and Colorado are much tougher opponents and that the Oilers aren’t as scary as people nationally think. The guys explain why they don’t see Edmonton as a threat for the Stars. Sean says he will be stunned if this series goes more than 5 games. Robert says Dallas has the best defense in the playoffs of the tea...
May 23, 2024•50 min
It wasn’t pretty and had so much controversy involved, but the Dallas Stars are headed to the Western Conference Finals after Matt Duchene’s game winning goal in double overtime. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the goaltender interference and how bad of a call this was. The guys give props to Pete DeBoer for his coaching and changing up the lines to mix it up in the third period. Then they go through a ton of Twitter questions and comments from listeners. To learn more ab...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig joins Gavin Spittle to provide his thoughts on the Dallas Stars losing to Colorado in front of a home crowd in an elimination game. Craig talks about his 1999 Stanley Cup winning team and the mentality necessary in the NHL Playoffs. The guys discuss the friskiness and Luds says it's happening across the league right now. They also talk about Jason Robertson and then preview Game 6 and what needs to happen for the Stars to close out the series in Denver....
May 16, 2024•36 min
The Stars don’t end the series Wednesday night after a 5-3 loss to the Avalanche. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine. David and Gavin both say they aren’t worried after the loss, they expected Colorado to play the way they did in this game with their season on the line. Gavin makes note of the physicality and frustration with two cheap shots from Colorado injuring now Roope Hintz and Tyler Seguin. The guys talk about Dallas having penalties and Colorado taking advanta...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Legendary TNT analyst Eddie Olczyk jumped on 105.3 the Fan's Gbag Nation. The guys ask about the Stars playing with 5 Defensemen because of the limited minutes of Nils Lundkvist and if it's sustainable? How would Eddie Olczyk, the former NHL head coach, handle veteran Joe Pavelski and his struggles? The guys also ask why the Stars fall behind in every series? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...
May 15, 2024•13 min
Host Gavin Spittle welcomes Locked on Stars host Joey Erickson to get Joey's thoughts on the impressive 5-1 Game 4 victory and what is making the Stars so effective. The guys share their thoughts on how they are slowing down a potent Avs offense as well as what is making the Stars offense so effective. Chris Tanev leads the conversation as well as a look at Tyler Seguin's effectiveness. Every podcast of course needs to include Wyatt Johnston as well. Everything you need to get you ready for Game...
May 14, 2024•38 min
