On Episode 541 of Spittin’ Chiclets, we are joined by Habs Star Patrik Laine to talk about his numerous knee surgeries, Playing right away when he was 18, and his welcome to the league moment. But first, the J.T. Miller drama continues and Biz may have talked to the Canucks GM while hitting the slopes in Whistler for an inside scoop. Mcdavid gets a 3 game suspension and the boys are in disbelief. Later on, Bob Stauffer joins the show to go in depth on McDavid’s challenges he faces with the lack ...
Jan 21, 2025•3 hr 40 min
On Episode 540 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by legend Mike Modano in an all-time Chiclets Interview to talk about Babcock scratching him, deciding to play juniors way up in Canada, and much much more. But first, We have two huge announcements in Chiclets Land that may very well re-shape the hockey landscape. The Bruins drama just gets juicier every week; could someone in the front office intentionally be sparking rumors about their best players? Later on, Hockey obsessed fan, and Le...
Jan 14, 2025•3 hr 40 min
On Episode 539 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by LA Kings legend Anze Kopitar to talk about playing in the World Cup of hockey, how his father prepped him for an intense style of hockey, and of course his cup runs. But first, as the World Juniors finished with USA coming out on top, what’s next for Canada hockey? The Eastern and Western Conference Wild card spots are in the air and the boys dive into several teams looking to punch their ticket into playoffs. Eric Engels, Sr. Sportsnet...
Jan 07, 2025•2 hr 59 min
On Episode 538 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined by Chicago Blackhawks Winger Taylor Hall live in Chicago to talk about mentoring Connor Bedard, his time in Boston, and the overall state of the league, but first the guys recap their unreal trip during the Winter Classic and all the debauchery that went on. The live-Show went off without a hitch with a star studded cast of NHL Alumni like Chris Chelios, Jeremy Roenick and a surprise visit from the great one himself, Wayne Gretzky. Cam Fow...
Jan 02, 2025•3 hr
On Episode 537 of Spittin’ Chiclets The guys are joined by the one the only Sean Avery to talk about the Rangers mistakes and pitfalls, going for a GM job, and how he’s coaching biz in martial arts. Later on, Shane Pinto stopped to talk with us about his terrible draft interviews, training with Mackinnon in the summer, and his lifelong dedication to playing in the NHL from a young age. As the year is coming to a close, we thought it would only be right to bring back Trung Phan, our Business insi...
Dec 23, 2024•4 hr 22 min
On Episode 536 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Dallas Stars Centre Matt Duchene who opens up about the mental health side of hockey, being traded from Nashville, and his work with charity groups helping to fight cancer. Later on, 4x Super Bowl winner and all time NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski joins the show to talk about his insane time playing college ball at the University of Arizona and growing up playing hockey. Yands gets called out by Greg Cronin, Biz’s brawl aired for the inte...
Dec 17, 2024•3 hr 34 min
On this Episode of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Hockey Hall of Fame Reporter Larry Brooks and Special guest Sean Avery to talk about the recent drama within the New York Rangers; Igor Shesterkin’s Contract, the Jacob Trouba trade and much more. But first, the Colorado Avalanche acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, The Blackhawks fired their head coach and the Four Nations team rosters have finally been announced. Later on, Bryan McCabe joins the show with an all-time interview t...
Dec 10, 2024•4 hr 1 min
On Episode 534 of Spittin’ Chiclets the guys are joined by Minnesota Wild Defenseman Jake Middleton to talk about his years in San Jose, going from laying brick to playing in the NHL and the surprise trade to Minnesota that he now calls come. Later on the boys catch up with Boston University head Coach Jay Pandolfo to talk about his view on the state of college hockey, the process to develop players, and tons of old hockey stories. But first, we are pleased to have on our mystery detective to he...
Dec 03, 2024•3 hr 22 min
On Episode 533 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are pleased to be joined by Jeff Marek throughout the show as he takes us through a four nations preview, the Bruins firing Monty, and the struggles Nashville has been facing. Bruce Boudreau joined for an extended interview stocked with wild old stories about the crazy days in the WHL, getting pranked by Teemu Selanne and many more. But first, Biz had an insane brawl in a restaurant as he stepped in to serve justice to some guys that were acting like...
Nov 26, 2024•3 hr 59 min
On Episode 532 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are joined by Matt Murley to talk about the upcoming 4 Nations Face-off. Later on, legendary goalie Tuukka Rask joins the show to talk about the state of goalie interference calls in the league, the upcoming sandbagger with Andrew Raycroft and his new simulcast. But first some iconic moments in the NHL are underway as Connor McDavid gets his 1000th point, Ovechkin continues to creep up on the goal record, and could we see Sidney Crosby on another tea...
Nov 19, 2024•3 hr 55 min
On Episode 531 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by legendary goalie Roberto Luongo to talk about why he became a goalie at a young age, playing in the Q, getting traded to Vancouver and much more. Keith Yandle hosted us in his beautiful home as he joins us for the show, but first, the Winnipeg Jets have continued to prove the chiclets crew wrong with an unbelievable start and the rumor boys are taking on the Bruins and some potential coaching changes down the stretch. How many free samp...
Nov 12, 2024•3 hr 6 min
On Episode 530 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Forward Brandon Hagel to talk about his huge 8-year, $52 Million contract extension, being a late bloomer in hockey, and almost quitting hockey for good. A little later on, the guys caught up with Kevin Lowe (former head coach and GM of the Edmonton Oilers) to talk about his time spent with Wayne Gretzky, winning a cup without the great one, and a ton of other old stories. When will Ovi break the record? Who’s more l...
Nov 05, 2024•3 hr 28 min
On Episode 529 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are joined by 2x Stanley Cup Champion Bobby Holik to talk about how tough you had to be back in the day, hall of fame devils players, and how jersey fans hated him when he signed with the Rangers, but first the NHL has been nothing short of electric. Alexis Lafrenière re-signed a long term extension, the Winnipeg Jets remain undefeated (sonk, they just lost to the leafs), and the flames are off to a hot start. Will Squanto ever stop asking for his le...
Oct 29, 2024•3 hr 25 min
On Episode 528 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by “Down Town” Rob Brown to talk about his unreal scoring ability in Junior, his playing days in Pittsburgh, and his relationship with different coaches around the league. But first, the NHL is witnessing history as Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are both reaching new career milestones, as well as Ovechkin inches closer to the illusive Wayne Gretzky goal record. Around the League we’re starting to see teams like Winnipeg come out on top w...
Oct 22, 2024•3 hr 50 min
On Episode 527 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The Guys are joined by Legendary Toronto Maple Leaf, Mats Sundin, to talk about growing up playing in Sweden with his older brother, rising through the ranks of Swedish hockey, and his glorious years as a Leafs Captain. But first, the NHL is underway with the New Jersey Devils out on top, Utah HC surprising everyone with a spectacular start, and what is going on in Oil Nation? Whit is fired from coaching the Big Deal Selects, Biz is getting all lumbered up fo...
Oct 15, 2024•2 hr 48 min
On Episode 526 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the season has finally begun. This is it. What better time than the start of hockey season than with the new release of Amazon’s “Faceoff” NHL Documentary series detailing last years playoff runs and the key stars involved. With that, we are pleased to have the show runner Daniel Amigone, join us to talk about what went into telling these stories, what might have been cut from the show, and potential plans for a second season. Later on, we have the reigning M...
Oct 08, 2024•3 hr 9 min
On Episode 525 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the Atlantic Division Previews are underway as we are closing in on the first week of the NHL Season and the storylines have already begun. Before we get to Jeremy Swayman and the contract negotiations (03:54:35) that shook the internet, the guys are joined by a roundtable of Special Guests including Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving, Detroit Redwings Captain Dylan Larkin, Montreal Canadiens star Center Kirby Dach, and Buffalo Sabres TV Analy...
Oct 01, 2024•4 hr 25 min
On Episode 524 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Utah’s Enforcer Liam “Big Tuna” O’Brien to discuss the inaugural upcoming season for the Hockey Club, how he made a name for himself in development camp, and playing under Ovechkins wing. But first, the boys are coming off an unreal Chiclets Cup in London, Ontario and even though the Big Deal Selects fell short of a championship yet again, there was still plenty of drama that ensued over the past week as Bruins GM Don Sweeney had some c...
Sep 24, 2024•4 hr 19 min
On Episode 523 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Pat Verbeek to talk about his rise in hockey and where his work ethic came from, being inspired by Bobby Clarke, and messing around with Ed Belfour. But first, the Pacific Division preview is underway as Colby Armstrong, Bob Stauffer, and Gary Lawless join in to figure out who’s the beast of the division and who’s set to make playoffs this year. Biz is hurt again and with Chiclets cup right around the corner, he’s doing everything to st...
Sep 17, 2024•4 hr 8 min
On Episode 522 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by New Jersey Devils Goalie Jacob Markström to talk about his outlook on the upcoming season, his time in Vancouver and Calgary and one of the funniest stories of how he almost missed a game because he woke up in a grey hound bus 2 hours before puck drop. But first, with Leon draisaitl signing a huge contract, whit is over the moon for oil nation. With the season just a few short weeks away, the guys deep dive into the Metro division, brea...
Sep 10, 2024•3 hr 26 min
On Episode 521 of Spittin’ Chiclets, we are saddened by the untimely passing of both Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau and our thoughts and prayers go out to their entire family and friends. Both were amazing people on and off the ice and from the entire Spittin’ Chiclets crew, we offer our deepest condolences. The majority of this episode was recorded before the news came out and we hope it can offer an escape in such tragic times. This Episode has a collection of the best moments from interviews ove...
Sep 03, 2024•4 hr 1 min
On Episode 520 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined by an all-time favorite guest, Keith Yandle, throughout the show as they recap the Oilers offer sheet fiasco, recent trades, and the Top 10 RFA’s going into this season. Later on the guys are joined by Boston native Charlie Coyle to talk about his Tom Brady-like mindset, why he chose to play at Boston University, and how he got traded to the Bruins. An episode you won’t want to miss. 00:00:00 - START 00:00:41 - Summer Updates 00:25:04 - Oi...
Aug 27, 2024•3 hr 5 min
On Episode 519 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels to talk about his broadcasting journey, and his wild time spent in Alaska. But first, some big news for our super producer Mike Grinnell as he announced his engagement over the weekend, however, he somehow broke his toe in the process when he forgot the ring! (Congratulation Mike and Alanna!). As the NHL season approaches, offer sheets are flying, and a big trade deal announced with Patrik Lai...
Aug 20, 2024•2 hr 58 min
On Episode 518 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined for the Chiclets first ever Hockey-Snowboarding crossover with Tyler Ennis and Mark McMorris to talk about their upbringings, the struggles with injuries and managing getting older in your sport. First, the boys wrap up what the summer games had in store, including the now infamous performance by Australia’s B-girl “Raygun”. Later on in the show, Gary Roberts joins to talk all things fitness, the state of training in hockey today, and the ...
Aug 13, 2024•2 hr 56 min
On Episode 517 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined by the Finnish legend himself, Teemu Selanne (00:47:43), to talk about his fears entering the NHL, what really went down behind the scenes with his trade to Anaheim, how he stays so positive on and off the ice, and his new role in the movie Minor Leaguer. Summer is still in session with the Olympics blazing on, but first, the boys recap their weekends and biz’s plan to get in shape for the Chiclets Cup coming in September. After some recen...
Aug 06, 2024•2 hr 39 min
On Episode 516 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by the newly signed Brock Faber. He discusses the ups and downs of a successful rookie year. The guys discuss the latest flurry of league signings, the Paris Olympic as well as Stan Bowman’s reinstatement. The show finishes strong with Whit’s ex-teammate Jason Strudwick joining to share countless hilarious stories. 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:30 - Biz & Whit Updates 00:15:45 - Olympics Talk 00:37:10 - Stan Bowman Reinstatement / Oilers Talk...
Jul 30, 2024•3 hr 8 min
On Episode 515 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Sean Pronger, an all-time storyteller hailing from Dryden, Ontario. Through fighting as a kid playing street hockey, to practicing with Wayne Gretzky absolutely “hung to the balls”, this is one you won’t want to miss. But first, a coaching change in Columbus could spell new life into the franchise, a long time legend Joe Pavelski retires, and Rempe seems to be training to take the heavyweight belt this upcoming season. All this and more...
Jul 23, 2024•2 hr 45 min
On Episode 514 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by one of the NHL’s future stars, Zeev Buium, to talk about his time so far at Denver University, growing up playing in California, and the support his family has given him over the years. Later in the show, Clint Malarchuk joins to discuss his struggles through his time in the NHL and the unbelievable journey he’s been on helping others battle mental health and addiction issue. An important episode you won’t want to miss. 00:00:00 - START...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 46 min
On Episode 513 of Spittin’ Chiclets, Mark Messier (01:11:44) joins to discuss his legendary run as an oiler, the transition to winning in New York, his relationship with Gretzky throughout the years, and much more. But first, Biz and Whit tie up a few loose ends as free agency continues to set the tone for next years storylines. Which teams should be disappointed with their off-season moves so far? What’s in store for the chiclets boys over the summer? Who will be our next white whale interview?...
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 46 min
Episode 512 of Spittin’ Chiclets marks the culmination of an electrifying season. As free agency ignites, teams are bartering assets, some more cut throat than others, shaping the narratives for the upcoming season with a flurry of blockbuster signings. The stage is set for the next chapter in hockey’s saga, promising a wealth of compelling storylines. Kyle Okposo, a triumphant Stanley Cup champion, joins the conversation to recount the Florida Panthers’ remarkable journey to the finals, sharing...
Jul 02, 2024•3 hr 6 min
