Spits & Suds Podcast

Spits and Suds brings you the latest from Dallas Stars training camp as Robert Tiffin from StarsThoughts.com joins Gavin Spittle. Robert answers the question if Justin Hryckowian has done enough this preseason to fill the roster void left by Jamie Benn. Robert and Gavin discuss the chemistry of lines and how Glen Gulutzan looks for duo's that connect on the ice. The guys think that's the case with...

With the long term deals of Wild Forward Kirill Kaprizov and New Jersey Defenseman Luke Hughes, both Robert and Gavin discuss some possible Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley numbers.

Robert and Gavin discuss the chemistry of lines and how Glen Gulutzan looks for duo's that connect on the ice. The guys think that's the case with Wyatt Johnston and Mavrik Bourque along with Tyler Seguin and Matt Duchene. Robert and Gavin answer who they feel will be the defensive pairings to begin the season in Winnipeg.

Spits and Suds brings you the latest from Dallas Stars training camp as Robert Tiffin from StarsThoughts.com joins Gavin Spittle. Robert answers the question if Justin Hryckowian has done enough this preseason to fill the roster void left by Jamie Benn.

Host Gavin Spittle opens with Kirill Kaprizov’s massive contract the Wild gave him. He looks at that contract and compares it to what Jim Nill is paying Mikko Rantanen, 5 million dollars less per year and he got signed to an 8-year contract. Wyatt Johnston is making 8.5 million dollars per year on a 5-year contract. Major stick tap to Jim Nill. Then he talks about the game and how the Stars did a...

The Stars fall to the Avalanche 4-1 and it’s the first loss of the preseason for Dallas. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how the Stars roster that they sent to Colorado was pretty telling for what kind of game it would be. They left the offensive star players off this trip. Dallas held Colorado 0/7 on the power play but the fact Dallas took 7 penalties really made it hard for them to have any offen...

Spits and Suds Stars/NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for their weekly chat. Sean gives his thoughts on the game last night including an in depth look at Mavrik Bourque. Gavin asks Sean about the chemistry between Wyatt Johnston and Bourque and if that could be a possible regular season line combo? The guys also talk about the play of Lian Bichsel and Nathan Bastian. Will this be the y...

5 unanswered goals for the Stars to win their third straight preseason game in a 5-2 win over Minnesota. Host Gavin Spittle explains the way teams approach preseason games and the way they decide who will play or who won’t play in games. He was impressed with the Stars and the way they played without their full roster full of their top players. Gavin talks about what makes Wyatt Johnston so good i...

Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com has been covering Dallas Stars training camp and tells host Gavin Spittle about the Benn injury including what both General Manager Jim Nill and Head Coach Glen Gulutzan had to say. Robert and Gavin discuss options to fill that Left Wing position. The guys also discuss some of the camp standouts thus far. 

Emmy and Golden Globe Award Winner Michael Chiklis stops by Spits and Suds to talk hockey/sports and his new movie which he filmed in Fort Worth Texas, the Senior which is now in theatres. Michael discusses his new found love for Fort Worth, the amazing food, the sports fanaticism of high school football in Dallas/Fort Worth and can Gavin convince Michael to put the Dallas Stars in his top 3 sport...

Spits and Suds takes you behind the curtain of Victory+ as Chief Operating Officer Jason Walsh joins host Gavin Spittle. Since 1996, Jason has been a part of the Dallas Stars organization in some form. The guys talk about Jason's career with the Stars, working with Ralph and Razor, the 1999 Cup year to now creating a streaming network for the Dallas Stars. Jason talks goes into detail on how they...

A second preseason game that goes to overtime and the Stars win it 3-2 on Tyler Seguins game winner. Host Gavin Spittle gives a shout out to Victory+ for the way they’re covering these preseason games compared to last year. He talks about how well Jason Robertson played and Tyler Seguin hustling to get to the net for Heiskanen to pass to him for the tap in goal to win the game. He also touches on...

A shootout win for the Dallas Stars to begin the preseason. Host Gavin Spittle talks about what made this game entertaining. He liked Justin Hryckowian dropping the gloves and making an impression. Gavin liked seeing Mavrik Bourque being active in front of the net and says the Stars need that version of Bourque this season. He wraps by going through tweets from fans that were watching the game.

David Castillo joins Gavin Spittle to talk about his new D Magazine article, Lessons In Chemistry: How the Stars'’ Roster Could Be Even Better In 2025-26. David brings up past Cup winning teams line pairings and players that were effective next to superstars. Matt Duchene shined in this article and both David and Gavin agree that we underrate the Stars veteran. Plus the guys discuss Sean Shapiro's...

Spits and Suds Stars/NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for his weekly visit. Sean spoke with both Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan and General Manager Jim Nill. The guys talk about Miro Heiskanen on the penalty kill at times this upcoming season as well as the calmness of both sides regarding Jason Robertson's contract negotiations. Sean and Gavin also introduce listeners to Allen Texas s...

Host Gavin Spittle joined Brad Mesclier to talk all things Dallas Stars on the Undrafted Hockey Fan Podcast.

An exclusive sit down article with Pete DeBoer came out Sunday. Host Gavin Spittle and Robert Tiffin from D Magazine discuss the article and their takeaways from DeBoer’s answers on the questions he was asked. Robert talks about how this isn’t the first time DeBoer had goalie drama, he had it in Vegas before he came to Dallas. The guys look at the way Jake Oettinger reacted to Pete DeBoer’s commen...

An exclusive sit down article with Pete DeBoer came out Sunday. Host Gavin Spittle and Robert Tiffin from D Magazine discuss the article and their takeaways from DeBoer’s answers on the questions he was asked. Robert talks about how this isn’t the first time DeBoer had goalie drama, he had it in Vegas before he came to Dallas. The guys look at the positive wayJake Oettinger reacted to Pete DeBoer’...

The guys talk about the NHL Prospect Games between the Stars and Red Wings this weekend. They go through the players that stood out in the games and who impressed them. 

Dallas Stars Pre/Post and Intermission host Brien Rea joins Gavin Spittle. Brien will be on the call of the upcoming Dallas Stars Prospect Tournament and tells us what players he has his eyes on. Brien and Gavin also discuss which forward could move over to left wing, how training camp is crucial for this team, Jason Robertson's recent comments on his contract and more. It's always a great convers...

David Castillo of DMagazine joins host Gavin Spittle for a hockey analytics discussion to refresh and educate heading into the 2025-26 season. David sat down recently with Dallas Stars Director of Analytics Matt Rodell and he recaps the conversation and how the team uses information to show both positive and negative patterns. David tells us what analytics he likes and some useful websites that of...

Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for his regular visit. The Stars announce their players for their 2025 NHL Prospect Games and Sean lets us know who he has his eye on. Lian Bichsel is told that he will not be representing Switzerland in the upcoming Winter Olympics and Sean gives the backstory why. Plus the latest Jason Robertson contract news as well as Joe Pa...

Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com joins Gavin Spittle to discuss his conversation with Dallas Stars Assistant Coach Alain Nasreddine. Robert goes into detail about the excitement Nasreddine has and how effective the Stars penalty kill under him has been. Nasreddine talks about the Lefty/Righty Dman debate, the high expectations on Nils Lundkvist and more. The guys discuss the news today about the...

It's a Dallas Stars podcast collaboration as host Gavin Spittle teams up with Joey Erickson for this episode. A big show announcement to start Spits and Suds as the show continues to grow. Joey and Gavin list their top 7 Dallas Stars in order and why. Gavin and Joey talk about how different the fourth line might look. The guys also tackle possible changes that you will begin to see at Stars traini...

Gavin and Joey go through their expectations for the 2025 Dallas Stars season.