Spits & Suds Podcast

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 stylistically.

The Dallas Stars beat the Penguins 3-2 in a shootout. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win. He talks about how he thought the Penguins were the better team in the game but Dallas was still able to win. It was great to have Duchene and Lundkvist back and the word is Thomas Harley should be returning this week. Guys are getting healthy and it’s great to see. Gavin talks about how impressed he was by th...

NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Glen Gulutzan’s comments to reporters about the possibility of Harley, Lundkvist and Duchene all returning to the lineup as soon as next week. The guys talk about the success of the penalty kill and the great pairing of Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen. They talk about possible trade candidates for the Stars to pursue with their injurie...

Sean and Gavin talk about the upcoming Olympics and the hockey rink being smaller than International regulation size. Sean doesn't think that will be a big deal because these NHL players want to participate in the Olympics this winter.

Are the Colorado Avalanche the best team in the NHL? Sean sure thinks so. NHL.com put out a top Western Conference NHL prospects article and the Stars Cameron Schmidt is on there. Sean and Gavin talk about his 3rd round selection because of his size and he is playing very well so far for Vancouver in the WHL.

NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Glen Gulutzan’s comments to reporters about the possibility of Harley, Lundkvist and Duchene all returning to the lineup as soon as next week. The guys talk about the success of the penalty kill and the great pairing of Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen. They talk about possible trade candidates for the Stars to pursue with their injurie...

The Stars blanked New Jersey 3-0. Robert Tiffin from StarsThoughts.com joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the game, the fantastic job this penalty kill has done this season. Robert points out how massive Miro Heiskanen has been on the PK. Robert gives an injury update and his best estimate for when players could return. Is this compressed schedule because of the Olympics why injuries are happening?...

Robert and Gavin talk about LTIR and the current predicament the Stars are in with injuries.

Gavin and Robert answer tweets from the Sudsies!

The Stars blanked New Jersey 3-0. Robert Tiffin from StarsThoughts.com joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the game, the fantastic job this penalty kill has done this season. Robert points out how massive Miro Heiskanen has been on the PK. Robert gives an injury update and his best estimate for when players could return. Is this compressed schedule because of the Olympics why injuries are happening?...

The 4-game winning streak for the Dallas Stars came to a close in a 3-2 loss to the Rangers in Overtime. Host Gavin Spittle says it’s impressive that they still got a point despite being completely outplayed by the Rangers in the third period (Outshot 18-4 in the 3rd period). Tyler Seguin got injured in the game, the Stars continue to face injuries. The PK continues to do a great job for the Stars...

Taylor Baird from NHL.com joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about the fun ride the Stars have been on this season. She talks about the decision being a no-brainer for picking Clayton Keller as the number one star after what he went through last week losing his father and still playing in the game. Then they talk about Wyatt Johnston being named the NHL first star of the week. The Stars power play i...

The Stars set a team record for the most wins in the month of November since 1993-1994 and the most goals in the month of November since they relocated to Dallas as they wrap up the month with a 6-1 win against Ottawa. Wyatt Johnston had a hat trick and continues his great season at the age of 22. Mikko Rantanen had 3 assists in the win, Gavin talks about the Johnston and Rantanen line and how dom...

The Stars overcome another 2-0 deficit and they beat the Utah Mammoth 4-3. Host Gavin Spittle talks about Clayton Keller playing after his dad passed away and how Taylor Baird voted for him as the first star for the game. He then gives his opinion on the new uniforms the Stars wore in the game. He recaps the scoring summary, talks about the power play, Jake Oettinger’s performance and answers twee...

Host Gavin Spittle joined Trevor Harris on the Upper Bowl Podcast. The guys talk about the parity in the NHL, the state of the Dallas Stars after the first 20+ games into 2025, the depth for teams that are trying to contend, the amount of injuries in the league and the compressed schedule with the Olympics this year, the Winter Classic coming to Arlington Texas and much more!

The Stars absolutely rolled from start to finish against the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle makes note of the Stars not having Mikko Rantanen because of the one game suspension and they didn’t skip a beat. Jamie Benn scored his 400th career goal. Nathan Bastian had a fantastic performance in place of Rantanen. Dallas did what they needed to do on defense to make Connor McDavid and Leon Draisa...

It was an ugly loss for the Dallas Stars against the Calgary Flames, 3-2 in a shootout. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the sloppy play from the Stars in this game. They went 0-4 on the power play and allowed two power play goals to the worst power play in the NHL.  He notes Miro Heiskanen and his on ice time being more than 50% of the game and Jason Robertson continuing his point streak going. The...

The Stars beat Vancouver 4-2 and continue to find ways to win, despite the injuries they continue to deal with. NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss the win and the success this team has had through the first 21 games of the season. The guys talk about Mikko Rantanen and how special of a talent he is and Jake Oettinger’s brilliant effort after the first period in the Canuck...

News broke today Connor Hellebuyck is going to be out 4-6 weeks from knee surgery, could this take him out of the Olympics? They wrap with a chuckle for how little a 2,000 dollar fine is to Mikko Rantanen for his embellishment fine.

The Stars beat Vancouver 4-2 and continue to find ways to win, despite the injuries they continue to deal with. NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss the win and the success this team has had through the first 21 games of the season. The guys talk about Mikko Rantanen and how special of a talent he is and Jake Oettinger’s brilliant effort after the first period in the Canuck...

David Castillo from Stars Stack joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Adrian Kempe’s contract extension with the Kings and if it will cause a price hike on Jason Robertson’s contract negotiations. The guys talk about Patrick Roy’s reaction to Mikko Rantanen’s hit and if Rantanen should have been suspended. Gavin and David debate if the Stars should juggle some lines up during this upcoming road t...

Gavin and David talk about teams playing above expectations in the Western Conference and if that will continue. The guys reminisce about the career for Ralph Strangis after was inducted into the Hall Of Fame.

The guys talk about Patrick Roy’s reaction to Mikko Rantanen’s hit and if Rantanen should have been suspended. The guys debate if the Stars should juggle some lines up during this upcoming road trip. Some updates on the injury front and what the lines could look like for when this team is fully healthy.

David Castillo from Stars Stack joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Adrian Kempe’s contract extension with the Kings and if it will cause a price hike on Jason Robertson’s contract negotiations.

The Stars Islanders game ends with controversy. Host Gavin Spittle breaks down the goalie interference and the Rantanen game misconduct. He talks about how this game wasn’t lost from the misconduct and the goalie interference, it was lost by two goals Jake Oettinger wants back and the Stars not taking advantage of a double minor power play. He wraps by going through tweets from the Sudsies.