Winnipeg shuts out Dallas 4-0 in game 5 and they force a game 6 in Dallas Saturday night. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the game and the struggles they had on offense, the power play went 0-4 and they gave Winnipeg 5 power plays. Gavin talks about the Jamie Benn game misconduct and the bad penalties this team continues to take. Then he reads tweets from listeners and gets you ready for game 6. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...
May 16, 2025•29 min
Gbag Nation had Lia Assimakopoulos from the Dallas Morning News on to preview game 5 between the Stars and Jets. 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 15, 2025•13 min
D Magazine's David Castillo joins Gavin Spittle to give his thoughts about last night's Stars 3 to 1 win and the guys also dive into what has made Dallas so effective in this series. David and Gavin look back at the Mikael Granlund Cody Ceci trade in February and the impact that it's had. The guys dive into the special teams and why they are so successful for Dallas. Plus conversations regarding the Captain Jamie Benn, Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene, Josh Morrissey, Jake Oettinger as well as previ...
May 14, 2025•45 min
The Stars extended their series lead over the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 after Mikael Granlund’s hat trick and Jake Oettinger’s performance. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win and gives a ton of credit to Jake Oettinger’s effort in this series being a huge reason the Stars have this series lead. Then he revisits the trade deadline moves Jim Nill made and how massive Granlund and Rantanen have been in the playoffs. He wraps by reading through tweets sent in by listeners. To learn more about listener data a...
May 14, 2025•52 min
Big news as Miro Heiskanen is expected to be in the Stars for the first time since January 28th. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Michael Remis of Winnipeg Sports Talk to discuss the impact of Miro's return as well as Pete DeBoer not shooting down the possibility of playing with seven defensemen. Michael talks about why Winnipeg is unable to win on the road in the playoffs and what they need to do to tie this series at two. It's a Spits and Suds preview getting you ready for Game 4 in Dallas. To ...
May 13, 2025•19 min
The Dallas Stars go up 2-1 in the series with the Winnipeg Jets after the Stars scored three in a row in the 3rd period to win 5-2. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win and talks about what changed in game 3 compared to game 2. He talks about the top performers in the game and reads tweets from the 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...
May 12, 2025•55 min
The Stars were shut out against the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in game 2. Gavin remains positive because Dallas took game 1 and instead of being down 2-0 in the series, they’re now tied heading home to Dallas. He points out Jake Oettinger being dialed in and that this game would have been out of hand earlier if it weren’t for Oettinger’s play. Then he talks about the things the Stars need to improve on as they head into game 3. He Wraps by going through tweets from the Spits and Suds listeners. To learn ...
May 10, 2025•30 min
You know the Dallas Stars are hot when a multi time high ranking former tennis great wants to jump on the show to talk puck. John Isner talks about his love of hockey with host Gavin Spittle. John is still on a high from last night's Stars win. John played in the longest tennis match in history at Wimbledon. Gavin and John discussed similarities to Winnipeg's emotional 2 OT Game 7 win and if there is a hangover? John's thoughts on Mikko Rantanen and how many times he's asked about Lian Bichsel b...
May 08, 2025•16 min
Spits and Suds Stars and NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about a Dallas Game 1 triumph. Sean discusses how the Stars have never had a player like Mikko Rantanen and the differences between him and an all time great like Mike Modano. Why faceoff's could be a key in this series. The frustration of Stars fans with Mason Marchment and Jamie Benn's penalties. Sean loved how Jake Oettinger played last night and explained why. Sean also gives his thoughts on Scott Arniel's pos...
May 08, 2025•28 min
The Stars have won a game 1 in the NHL playoffs for the first time since the Stanley Cup in 2020 against the Lightning. Mikko Rantanen put the team on his back with a hat trick, which was all of the offense for Dallas. Host Gavin Spittle goes through the Dallas Stars top performers in game 1 and he answers tweets from listeners after the Stars 3-2 win over the Jets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...
May 08, 2025•57 min
Robert Tiffin from Starsthoughts.com joins host Gavin Spittle right after Stars practice with the latest. Jason Robertson was a full participant so all signs point positive for the forwards return. Colin Blackwell will sit for Game 1. Robert also gives us a Miro Heiskanen update as well as line shuffles in today's practice. Lots of Dallas Stars information from a Spits and Suds favorite Robert Tiffin as we get you ready for Game 1 in Winnipeg. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
May 06, 2025•38 min
Spits and Suds heads up to Winnipeg to preview Stars/Jets with Connor Hrabchak of Winnipeg Sports Talk. Have the Jets come down from their amazing Game 7 comeback? How will they respond in Game 1 against Dallas? Just like the Stars, the Jets are without two of their top players, defenseman Josh Morrissey and veteran forward Mark Scheifele. We get the latest on their injuries. Connor tells host Gavin Spittle both the strengths and the weaknesses of the Jets from their last series including his th...
May 06, 2025•37 min
We’re breaking out the Frosty’s after the Stars rally to take the series against the Avalanche 4-2. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the Mikko Rantanen magic and why this is the guy you trade for at the trade deadline. Wyatt Johnston did it again with a game winner to close out a series in game 7. Pete DeBoer improves to 9-0 in game 7’s. Gavin goes through tweets from listeners. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a...
May 04, 2025•41 min
With Game 7 looming, we once again go behind enemy lines as Spits and Suds friend Ryan Kaufman from Xtra Sports 1300 in Colorado joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss both teams' perspectives as it's win or go home. Ryan and Gavin explain what they saw in Game 6 before looking ahead to 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 02, 2025•16 min
The Stars and Avalanche will play in a game 7 Saturday night after the Avs beat Dallas 7-4. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the game and talks about how the Avalanche got a ton of breaks in this game with flukey goals. Pete DeBoer is taking an undefeated game 7 record into this game and the Stars get the home ice advantage. He lays out the scenario and talks about the effort from the Stars in game 6. He loves the “Fin-Line” as they completely dominated the second period in this game. Jake Oettinger pl...
May 02, 2025•28 min
Spits and Suds is still celebrating after the Game 5 victory and Joey Erickson of Locked on Stars teams up with Gavin to further recap the events of Monday night and to look ahead to Game 6 in Colorado Thursday night. If Miro plays, what should the defensive pairings be? Should the Stars go with seven defensemen? Keys that both Gavin and Joey saw that the Stars need to continue to do in Game 6. It's all Dallas Stars playoff talk on another edition of Spits and Suds. To learn more about listener ...
Apr 29, 2025•32 min
Wyatt Johnston set the tone with a goal 9 seconds into the hockey game as the Stars defeated Colorado 6-2 in game 5. Mikko Rantanen scored his first goal of the playoffs as a Dallas Star. You knew he was going to get one eventually with all of the great chances he has had this series. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the game and talks about how massive the power play goal was for Dallas after Colorado had cut the game to a 3-2 Dallas lead. After the power play goal the Stars were able to pull away wit...
Apr 29, 2025•48 min
This series is now a best of 3 after Colorado tied it with a 4-0 win over the Stars. The good news is the Stars are back on home ice Monday night. Host Gavin Spittle lays out the scenario and tries to shed some light after an ugly showing Saturday night by the Stars. Gavin recaps the game and what went wrong for Dallas. Then he answers tweets from listeners and gets you ready for game 5 Monday. Gavin was also at the IIHF under 18 World Championships in Frisco. He talks about the experience and h...
Apr 27, 2025•26 min
D Magazine and Spits and Suds regular David Castillo joins Gavin Spittle to get you ready for Game 4 between Stars and Avs. David specializes in Stars prospects and opens with an update on the Barrie Colts with Stars prospects Emil Hemming, Tristan Bertucci and Brad Gardiner. David tells us if he would split up Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley when Miro returns. Does he want Mavrik Bourque in the lineup and who would he replace? David credits Pete DeBoer for this team's success but also feels as...
Apr 25, 2025•44 min
Spits and Suds Stars/NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle for his weekly Friday visit. Sean is live from the Under 18 World Championships and brings us an update along with some Dallas Stars ties. Sean explains the pick that led to the first Avalanche goal and why it's not a penalty. He also explains how teams use the pick play in different ways including the Stars. Will Mavrik Bourque return to the lineup and who would he replace? The guys also discuss how Alexander Petrovic was an...
Apr 25, 2025•41 min
Sean and Gavin dive into the other Central Division playoff matchups which proves how tough the Division really is. 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
Apr 25, 2025•14 min
Sean explains the pick that led to the first Avalanche goal and why it's not a penalty. He also explains how teams use the pick play in different ways including the Stars. Will Mavrik Bourque return to the lineup and who would he replace? The guys also discuss how Alexander Petrovic was an under the radar key re-signing in the offseason. 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://podc...
Apr 25, 2025•16 min
Spits and Suds Stars/NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle for his weekly Friday visit. Sean is live from the Under 18 World Championships and brings us an update along with some Dallas Stars ties. 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
Apr 25, 2025•12 min
We go behind enemy lines on Spits and Suds as Ryan Kaufman who covers the Avalanche for Xtra Sports 1300 in Colorado joins us to give us his perspective after the Stars second straight overtime win and a 2 games to 1 lead in this series. The mindset of the fans after last night's loss, how Ryan feels about this series, the goaltending matchup, thoughts on booing Rantanen and how the Avs feel about Matt Duchene. A Colorado perspective on what Gabriel Landeskog means to that fanbase and what chang...
Apr 24, 2025•29 min
Dallas wins their second straight in overtime against Colorado. Tyler Seguin scored the game winner to give Dallas a 2-1 series lead against the Colorado Avalanche. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the game. He talks about the return of Gabriel Landeskog and how great that is for the game of hockey for him coming back after a three year absence. He didn’t like the penalty that was called on Rantanen, which led to the Avalanche goal. Gavin gives credit to the Stars for their massive penalty kill. Colora...
Apr 24, 2025•47 min
Host Gavin Spittle joined Shan and Bobby on 105.3 The Fan to break down the exciting game 2 victory. 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
Apr 22, 2025•16 min
The Dallas Stars even the series with the Colorado Avalanche after Colin Blackwell wins it in overtime. Host Gavin Spittle is cracking open the Frosty’s and recaps the thriller of a hockey game. Pete DeBoer said in his post game press conference how they needed to be more physical and not be pass happy and the Stars did that in this game. Gavin talks about the Stars putting pressure on Colorado with the physicality and how massive that was. After recapping the game he goes through all the tweets...
Apr 22, 2025•49 min
0-8 in game one situations for the Dallas Stars since 2022. The Stars lose 5-1 to Colorado but it didn’t feel like a blowout until the end of the game. Host Gavin Spittle thought Dallas played one of their better games in a while. Mackenzie Blackwood made some huge saves for the Avs and Colorado had a couple of fluke goals. Gavin goes through the scoring summary and then answers tweets from listeners. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
Apr 20, 2025•42 min
We want to bring you as much Stars/Avalanche content as possible heading into this playoff series. That includes the voice of the Avalanche Conor McGahey who sat down with 105.3 The Fan's Shan and RJ show to preview this series from a Colorado perspective. 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
Apr 18, 2025•17 min
Spits and Suds NHL and Stars insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle for his weekly chat. Sean caught up with Stars Defenseman Lian Bichsel this week to talk about the physicality of hockey. The Stars rolled out their lines in practice and Sean and Gavin talked about the pairings and what the power play might look like without Jason Robertson. Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood will make his first playoff appearance. Sean compares it to Jake Oettingers playoff performance. Plus the guys ...
Apr 18, 2025•38 min
