Spits & Suds Podcast

The guys talk about the 5 on 5 struggles for the Stars lately but the goaltending is playing really well.

Gavin and Robert talk about Mikko Rantanen’s collision with Darcy Kuemper and how it was not intentional.

The Stars placed Vladislav Kolyachonok on waivers and the Boston Bruins claimed him. Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com joins Gavin Spittle to talk about why the Stars placed him on waivers. Robert says they needed to make a move to clear a roster spot for Adam Erne. Robert says the Stars have less defensive depth this year than they have had in the previous years past.

For the first time this season the Dallas Stars were shutout. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the game and talks about the funk the Stars are currently in with their 5 on 5 offense. Gavin talks about the tribute the Stars had for Tyler Seguin before the game and what he means to the team. He notes what he is noticing from the opponents as of late to combat the Stars power play and slowing them down on o...

Before there was Seth Jones, Blake Coleman, Stefan Noesen, and Hannah Bilka, there was Austin Smith. On this Spits and Suds One-Timer, the Dallas native and Jesuit Dallas Hockey Coach joins Host Gavin Spittle to go down memory lane with hockey in Dallas when he was younger and how hockey really exploded in the area. He talks about his journey to play in college at Colgate and what his influence wa...

Austin talks about the difference between hockey in America compared to hockey overseas. He also talks about retiring from playing and transitioning into coaching

Austin goes through his journey to play in college at Colgate and what his influence was to play there. Austin played with Neil Graham in Idaho. Talks about the inspiration Graham was for him. He also shares some stories about former teammates.

Before there was Seth Jones, Blake Coleman and Hannah Bilka, there was Austin Smith. On this Spits and Suds One-Timer, the Dallas native and Jesuit Dallas Hockey Coach joins Host Gavin Spittle to go down memory lane with hockey in Dallas when he was younger and how hockey really exploded in the area.

The Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks made a blockbuster trade that sent Quinn Hughes to the Central Division. Host Gavin Spittle gives his thoughts on the trade from both sides of the coin. For the Wild, they get a Norris Trophy Winner that averages a point per game in his career. For the Canucks, they got lots of young talent back in the deal and a first round pick for next year. Then he goes...

Gavin throws out a hypothetical trade scenario where Dallas would trade for Jaden Schwartz. Sean says it’s time to start trading picks and adding to the team because this core is locked down long term. They wrap by talking about the three players inducted into the US Hockey Hall Of Fame.

Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about a bunch of different things in the NHL. They start with the big trade of the day, Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin were traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second round pick. Then the guys talk about the Stars point streak ending and Glen Gulutzan’s comments in the last three games about the 5 o...

The guys talk about the Stars point streak ending and Glen Gulutzan’s comments in the last three games about the 5 on 5 being outplayed by their opponents. They both think Jason Robertson has played so well that he will be on Team USA in the Olympics.

Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about a bunch of different things in the NHL. They start with the big trade of the day, Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin were traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second round pick.

The Stars have their point streak snapped after a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Host Gavin Spittle starts with 5 on 5 again being the problem for the Stars in this game. Special teams and goaltending have been the main reason the Stars were able to have an 11 game point streak. Jason Robertson’s tear continues, he scored his 17 goal in the last 16 games. Gavin goes through the positives from the...

Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from Stars Stack to discuss possible trade candidates for the Stars to acquire at the trade deadline. Gavin wants to see a fully healthy Stars team before he decides who they should target. David asks “What does Dallas actually need?” He thinks with Tyler Seguin out for the season but a chance with him returning for the playoffs as of now, money is st...

The guys go through possible players the Stars could make a move on if they are going to make any trades.

The guys remind fans that it will be hard to make big moves this deadline because the Stars are looking to extend Jason Robertson and that is priority number 1.

Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from Stars Stack to discuss possible trade candidates for the Stars to acquire at the trade deadline. Gavin wants to see a fully healthy Stars team before he decides who they should target. David asks “What does Dallas actually need?” He thinks with Tyler Seguin out for the season but a chance with him returning for the playoffs as of now, money is st...

The Stars get it done again on the road. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how Winnipeg is a really tough team even without Connor Hellebuyck in net. Gavin mentions the Jets outplayed the Stars on 5 on 5 and this is the second game in a row the Stars were outplayed 5 on 5. Despite that, the Stars PK extended the scoreless streak to 31 straight penalty kills. Gavin hands out stick taps and then reads...

Tweets from the Sudsies after the Stars beat the Jets 4-3!

Gavin gives out stick taps to players who shined the brightest in the Stars Jets game.

The Stars get it done again on the road. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how Winnipeg is a really tough team even without Connor Hellebuyck in net. Gavin mentions the Jets outplayed the Stars on 5 on 5 and this is the second game in a row the Stars were outplayed 5 on 5. Despite that, the Stars PK extended the scoreless streak to 31 straight penalty kills.

The Editor-In-Chief of 100 Degree Hockey, Stephen Meserve joins host Gavin Spittle to give a Texas Stars update. Stephen and Gavin first talk about color commentary experiences over the years and they share some funny stories. The guys talk about Neil Graham’s journey from the Minor Leagues to now where he is with the Dallas Stars and how he and Toby Peterson are very similar. Gavin and Stephen th...

Stephen loves the move Texas made by bringing up Arno Tiefensee and he talks about how good he and Remi Poirier have been this year.

Gavin and Stephen then discuss possible players in Texas that would be trade worthy options for other teams as the Stars try to make trades before the deadline. Stephen gives updates on Emil Hemming and Ayrton Martino.