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Spits & Suds Podcast

The Hockey Hawk Gavin Spittle and a number of guests discuss the Dallas Stars, NHL News and share lots of stories and laughs.
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Reaction To The Miro Heiskanen Injury & The Win In Vegas

Wyatt Johnston gets a hat trick and the Stars pick up their first win of the season when they trailed going into the 3rd period. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Robert Tiffin from D Magazine to talk about the game. The guys open up with the Mark Stone collision into Miro Heiskanen. Then the guys talk about the great performance from Johnston. Then they talk about the big saves by Jake Oettinger and the massive save he made in overtime on a breakaway for Vegas. The guys read tweets sent in by fan...

Jan 29, 202546 min

DeSmith Picks Up 2nd Shutout Of The Season

The Dallas Stars get a 2-0 win over the Blues behind Casey DeSmith’s 33 save performance. It’s the first time this season St. Louis has been shutout. Host Gavin Spittle goes over the game and how the Stars got two quick ones in the first period and were able to win the game behind DeSmith’s goaltending and the early scoring. 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.co...

Jan 26, 202513 min

Stars Win & Rantanen Trade

It came down to the wire but the Stars were able to hold off the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-3 win. Host Gavin Spittle starts with a lot of history between these two teams in the last couple of years. Gavin says it will be fun to root for Jack Eichel in the Four Nations Faceoff because of how good of a player he is but hard to root for in a Vegas sweater. Jason Robertson continued to light the lamp with a two goal game. Gavin recaps the game and talks about the performance by Jake Oettinger in t...

Jan 25, 202537 min

Recall Of Lian Bichsel & Stars Trade Talks

Our Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro swings by for his weekly visit. Sean and Gavin discuss what a Lian Bichsel means for this Stars Defense. What the big Swiss Dman has to do to stay with the club? Sean gives us his analytics from his time with the Texas Stars. Sean and Gavin also discuss if Seth Jones is a fit, Jim Nill's balancing act with a trade and the current Stars draft assets that are available. Sean and Gavin also do a deep dive on how sports media can be a frenzy as f...

Jan 24, 202556 min

Oettinger Excited About Four Nations Faceoff

Gavin and Sean discuss Jake Oettinger and his excitement playing in the upcoming Four Nations Faceoff. 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

Jan 24, 202521 min

Would Seth Jones Be A Good Fit For Dallas?

Sean and Gavin also discuss if Seth Jones is a fit, Jim Nill's balancing act with a trade and the current Stars draft assets that are available. Sean and Gavin also do a deep dive on how sports media can be a frenzy as far as truth. 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

Jan 24, 202525 min

Lian Bichsel Back With Dallas

Our Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro swings by for his weekly visit. Sean and Gavin discuss what a Lian Bichsel means for this Stars Defense. What the big Swiss Dman has to do to stay with the club? Sean gives us his analytics from his time with the Texas Stars. 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

Jan 24, 202510 min

Deep Stars Dive With Joey Erickson Of Locked On Stars

Locked on Stars host Joey Erickson joins Gavin Spittle and the duo begins by discussing the Winnipeg Jets and if they are for real as far as being a Cup Contender. Joey and Gavin also discuss the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche before diving into the Stars. Frisco's Seth Jones on the trading block in Chicago? The guys discuss if this would be a good fit in Dallas. They also discuss other team needs including adding some versatility into their lineup. It's a deep Stars dive with Joey Ericks...

Jan 23, 202540 min

The Seven Dallas Stars Rookies That Have Been Used

With a just-released article in the Dallas Morning News on the seven Dallas Stars rookies that have been used, Lia Assimakopoulos a Spits and Suds favorite joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss her article, the impact the rookies have had and their transition to the NHL. Lia and Gavin also discuss Thomas Harley joining the first power play unit, a timetable on Seguin's return, Mason Marchment back skating, the possibility of a Lian Bichsel recall, the recent play of Jason Robertson, Sam Steel and ...

Jan 22, 202524 min

Dallas Comes Up Short In 2-1 Loss Against Carolina

The Stars lose 2-1 to the Hurricanes in a low scoring competitive game. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine to break this one down. They guys talk about how Dallas looked like the team that was coming off a back to back but it was Carolina who was. Gavin wonders why Matěj Blümel only saw 5:02 for his time on ice. David said you’re seeing the growing pains with these young players in the lineup. If they are struggling, how much does the coaching staff trust them and loo...

Jan 22, 202558 min

J.T. Miller Trade Talks Continue

The guys discuss J.T. Miller and if Dallas will make a trade for him. 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

Jan 22, 202525 min

Twitter Questions

Gavin and David discuss the officiating in this game and the inconsistency as they called goaltender interference on Dallas but not on Carolina. Why are the Stars allowing teams to respond so quickly when they get a goal? 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

Jan 22, 202519 min

Are The Stars A Cup Contender?

The Stars lose 2-1 to the Hurricanes in a low scoring competitive game. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine to break this one down. They guys talk about how Dallas looked like the team that was coming off a back to back but it was Carolina who was. Gavin wonders why Matěj Blümel only saw 5:02 for his time on ice. David said you’re seeing the growing pains with these young players in the lineup. If they are struggling, how much does the coaching staff trust them and loo...

Jan 22, 202514 min

Dallas Defeats Detroit 4-1 To End Two Game Skid

Stars get back in the win column after dropping two in a row, they beat the Red Wings 4-1 Sunday night. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the Stars being outshot by Detroit but it didn’t matter because Dallas had a 3-0 lead in the first period. Jake Oettinger is on a heater, he has allowed two or less goals in 7 of his last 8 games. Gavin answers tweets from listeners and previews Tuesday’s showdown with Carolina. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...

Jan 20, 202522 min

Stars Can’t Keep Up With Avs In 6-3 Defeat

The Stars were able to strike first but the Avalanche were just too much to handle in a 6-3 Colorado victory against Dallas. Host Gavin Spittle hits on the defense needing to be better as the Avalanche were in full control in the Stars zone with net presence and pressure on Casey DeSmith. He talks about the injuries the Stars are dealing with and asks once again, where is Lian Bichsel? Gavin wonders why Oettinger didn’t start against Colorado in a divisional matchup instead of saving him for Sun...

Jan 19, 202522 min

Central Division Update With Connor Hrabchak Of Sports Talk Winnipeg

Connor Hrabchak of Sports Talk Winnipeg joins Gavin Spittle for a Central Division update. Winnipeg is back to their winning ways and Connor gives us the reasons why. Connor and Gavin also discuss the Central Division, trade targets for these teams and Connor's thoughts on the upcoming four nations faceoff. 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

Jan 17, 202521 min

The Latest From Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill & Thoughts On The Stars Quarter Century Team

Our Spits and Suds NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about his conversation with Stars GM Jim Nill. Why it is tougher to make a trade this year, Tyler Seguin timeline talk and the re-signing of Jamie Benn. The guys then discuss NHL.com's Dallas Stars Quarter Century Team and if they would change anything. 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...

Jan 16, 202527 min

NHL Hall Of Famer Jeremy Roenick On The Stars

NHL Hall Of Famer Jeremy Roenick was on 105.3 The Fan with Shan and RJ to talk about the Stars this season, the hit he had on Mike Modano and then Derian Hatcher's retaliation on Roenick, his friendship with Joe Pavelski and the emotion he's had waiting for the call from the NHL Hall Of Fame. 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

Jan 15, 202524 min

Halfway Point Of The Season Evaluation With Ralph Strangis

We are at the halfway point and it's a great time to discuss the Stars first half with long-time voice of the Stars Ralph Strangis. Ralph gives his thoughts on the recent winning ways, what he feels they need to pick up at the trade deadline and why we should look at the wins, not the points. Gavin and Ralph also discuss the trend of clean big hits stopping play with a scrum, full visors and we go back with Ralph to 1999 as he tells us about Jeremy Roenick's hit on Mike Modano followed by the De...

Jan 15, 202556 min

Stars Beat Maple Leafs For The First Time In 7 Games

Dallas ends a losing streak against Toronto, Logan Stankoven ends his 25 game streak without a goal and the Stars score two power play goals in a 4-1 victory. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Robert Tiffin from D Magazine. The guys talk about Stankoven having two goals in the game and how hard he has been playing and has to be so relieved to end the streak without a goal. Robert mentions the Stars usually win when they only allow two goals or less because they score at least three goals more ofte...

Jan 15, 20251 hr

Twitter Questions

The guys answer tweets sent in by listeners. 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

Jan 15, 202528 min

John Klingberg Dallas Reuninon Unlikely

Robert doesn’t see a John Klingberg reunion in Dallas and explains why. 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

Jan 15, 202510 min

Logan Stankoven Ends Goal-less Drought

Dallas ends a losing streak against Toronto, Logan Stankoven ends his 25 game streak without a goal and the Stars score two power play goals in a 4-1 victory. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Robert Tiffin from D Magazine. The guys talk about Stankoven having two goals in the game and how hard he has been playing and has to be so relieved to end the streak without a goal. Robert mentions the Stars usually win when they only allow two goals or less because they score at least three goals more ofte...

Jan 15, 202523 min

Stars Win Streak Ends In 3-2 Defeat Against Ottawa

The Stars 7 game win streak comes to an end after a 3-2 defeat to the Ottaway Senators. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the difficult schedule the Stars have had with a back to back with Montreal and Ottwawa, but Ottawa also had to play a back to back and they had to travel from Pittsburgh to Ottawa, and Meriläinen played in back to back games in net for the Senators. He talks about the big turning point in the game when Dallas thought they tied it, but video review overturned the goal for offsid...

Jan 13, 202510 min

Stars Win 7th Straight After 2-1 Shootout Victory Against Montreal

7 wins in a row for the Dallas Stars after a 2-1 shootout winner against the Montreal Canadiens. Host Gavin Spittle rehashes what he wanted in these three games with Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. He said 3 points or more would be ideal and they already got 2 with the win, Gavin wants to see Lian Bichsel back with Dallas soon. He believes he is a difference maker and makes the Stars better. He says Jake Oettinger stole the Stars a point with the saves he made to get them the win. To learn more ab...

Jan 12, 202520 min

Stars Dominate Flyers From Start To Finish 4-1

The Stars keep their winning ways going after a 4-1 domination over the Flyers. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win and answers tweets from listeners. 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

Jan 10, 202526 min

Dallas Stars Spits and Suds Letter Grades At The Halfway Point

The halfway point of the 2024-25 NHL season is upon us. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by D Magazine's David Castillo. The guys put their professor hats on and give midterm grades to each Dallas Stars player along with the coaching staff. See if you agree with their letter grades on the latest edition of 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/adcho...

Jan 09, 202556 min

Stars Goalies Midterm Grades

The halfway point of the 2024-25 NHL season is upon us. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by D Magazine's David Castillo. The guys put their professor hats on and give midterm grades to each Dallas Stars goalie. 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

Jan 09, 202517 min

Stars Defensemen Midterm Grades

The halfway point of the 2024-25 NHL season is upon us. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by D Magazine's David Castillo. The guys put their professor hats on and give midterm grades to each Dallas Stars defensemen. 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

Jan 09, 202513 min

Stars Forwards Midterm Grades

The halfway point of the 2024-25 NHL season is upon us. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by D Magazine's David Castillo. The guys put their professor hats on and give midterm grades to each Dallas Stars forward. 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

Jan 09, 202526 min
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