Spits & Suds Podcast

On this Spits and Suds one timer, the voice of the Western Conference Finals, ESPN's Sean McDonough drops by 105.3 The Fan's Shan and RJ Show to preview the Finals getting you ready for Game 1. 

At Spits and Suds we love to bring you different perspectives and that includes hearing from Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 in Edmonton. Jason hopped on 105.3 The Fan to talk about the Oilers success, why it's all coming together, how they are now fully healthy, their depth scoring, improved defense and of course Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Everything you want to know about Edmonton and Jason'...

Spits and Suds is getting you ready for the Western Conference Finals. D Magazine's David Castillo drops in to team up with Gavin Spittle to preview Dallas/Edmonton. The guys bring you some names that have played a major factor in the Oilers playoff success. What does Edmonton do so well and the keys to Dallas in this series finale. Game one is right around the corner and Spits and Suds is giving...

Spits and Suds is getting you ready for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Host Gavin Spittle gives his thoughts on the Stars going back to 12 Forwards and 6 Defensemen and why he feels it will happen. Pete DeBoer was mic'd up and we bring you the audio from the handshake line plus statistics that will pump the tires of DeBoer and prove why the Stars made the right decision. Plus, Greg Wyshy...

Thomas Harley buries a power play game winner in overtime to advance the Stars to the Western Conference finals with a familiar opponent in the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Locked On Stars host, Joey Erickson. The guys go through the game and how Jake Oettinger was absolutely incredible. Pete DeBoer deserves so much credit for the success this team has had. The guys transition...

Spits and Suds Stars/NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for his weekly visit. Sean is currently covering the USA Hockey Goalie Development Camp and brings us some great insight to watch new techniques that Goaltenders are using. The guys dive into Stars and begin with the Jamie Benn $5,000 fine news. Gavin asks Sean if Mason Marchment should be in consideration for a healthy scratch for...

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. 

Gbag Nation had Lia Assimakopoulos from the Dallas Morning News on to preview game 5 between the Stars and Jets.

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 t...

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 p...

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...

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.  

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...

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...

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 Ja...

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. 

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 Tif...

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 Gav...

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.

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. 

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...

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.  I...

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 h...

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. Ga...

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...