Spits & Suds Podcast

NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to discuss many different topics. Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is reportedly willing to be traded to one of three teams: Minnesota, Vegas, or Florida. Sean noted that while those three teams are being reported, there are other interested teams. He explains Jim Nill keeps things quiet. The Stars could be interested in Larkin but Dallas currently lacks...

David Castillo from Stars Stack and D Magazine joins Gavin Spittle. They discuss what the Stars need to improve on for next year so they have a better chance at playing in the Stanley Cup. What is the Stars identity? Gavin says when they’re physical they’re very effective, but they have not been able to use that. The consistent identity of this team is currently a mystery. David says they’re not a...

Live from the NHL Draft Combine, NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about the event. Sean gives his opinion on the controversial goaltender interference call in game 2 of the Stanley Cup. He thinks Allen Texas native JP Hurlbert could go in round 1 in the NHL Draft. Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of Detroit. Could Dallas make a play for him? The guys break down possible t...

Robert Tiffin from Stars Thoughts dot com joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about the Mavericks naming Valley View the new site for home games. Then the guys discuss possible trade scenarios for the Stars this offseason. Robert says all signs point towards a Robertson contract extension before the NHL draft. Is Remi Poirier ready to take that next step and become the backup for Jake Oettinger in Da...

NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the Memorial Cup Championship he covered. The guys review the high level of talent displayed at the Memorial Cup, noting that many players involved are prospects for NHL organizations. Social Media rumors are circulating about what a Jason Robertson contract could look like. Sean explains that while $14 million is a logical opening negotia...

Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro breaks down what he has seen this year from Logan Stankoven with Carolina. The Texas Stars re-signed Curtis McKenzie to a one-year contract. Sean brings up how this will be hard for some people to watch the Stanley Cup because Carter Hart is in net for the Golden Knights. He shares his thoughts on Nils Lundkvist's play this season. Gavin and Sean remember Claude Lemieu...

Andi Petrillo from Amazon Prime’s Monday Night Hockey & Thursday Coast2Coast joins host Gavin Spittle on this edition of Spits and Suds. Andi had Dallas winning the Stanley Cup this year and was stunned they were a first round exit. Gavin and Andi discuss her book "Just Call Me "Andi": Sports Stories from a Trailblazer.” Andi explains the transition from radio to television and what her first...

*Host Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro. The guys discuss the Memorial Cup tournament. Sean explains what makes Junior Hockey so exciting. He says it's one of the most thrilling products to watch. Then they discuss the Jordan Tourigny ejection for stomping another player with his skate. Sean expresses skepticism about the value of fighting in junior hockey, questioning if it has...

Gavin and Sean analyze the contract situation for Jason Robertson, comparing his value to Mitch Marner's eight-year, $96 million contract. They express the belief that a decision regarding Robertson's future, whether an extension or a potential trade, will likely be resolved before the draft. They also preview Carolina/Montreal game 4.

Gavin questions the validity of the "Presidents' Trophy curse," noting that the 2012-2013 Chicago Blackhawks were the last team to win both the trophy and the Stanley Cup. Sean pushes back on the severity of the curse, citing data from 1971 to 2024 showing that the number one seed wins the Stanley Cup roughly 32% of the time, suggesting the "curse" is an overblown narrative rather than a mathemati...

Host Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro. The guys discuss the Memorial Cup tournament. Sean explains what makes Junior Hockey so exciting. He says it's one of the most thrilling products to watch. Then they discuss the Jordan Tourigny ejection for stomping another player with his skate. Sean expresses skepticism about the value of fighting in junior hockey, questioning if it has a...

The Golden Knights struck first in the Western Conference Finals with a 4-2 win against Colorado. NHL Insider Sean Shapiro explains to host Gavin Spittle what Vegas did to slow down the Colorado offense. The guys discuss Pavel Dorofeyev’s contract expiring with the Golden Knights at the end of the year, and that he is due for a raise given how well he’s played this year. Could the Stars make a pla...

David Castillo from Stars Stack and D Magazine joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss why the Stars need to re-sign Jason Robertson. They also discuss coaching vacancies in the NHL. David gives his opinion on Adam Foote and Kris Knoblauch being let go by Vancouver and Edmonton. Since Knoblauch was let go from a team that made it to the Cup the last two years, Gavin asks David if Glen Gulutzan has a s...

David Castillo from Stars Stack and D Magazine joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss why the Stars need to resign Jason Robertson and under no circumstances should he be traded.

Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo discuss coaching vacancies in the NHL. David gives his opinion on Adam Foote and Kris Knoblauch being let go by Vancouver and Edmonton. With Knoblauch getting let go from a team that made it to the Cup the last two years, Gavin asks David if Glen Gulutzan has a short leash in Dallas if Knoblauch can get fired after a first round exit against Anaheim. 

NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the Canadiens game 7 victory against Buffalo. Vegas had their appeal denied by the NHL after the league fined John Tortorella $100,000 and stripped the team of its 2026 second-round draft pick. NHL fans are pointing out that the two teams that traded away Mikko Rantanen are still in it but the Stars aren’t. Sean reminds everyone Rantanen w...

Host Gavin Spittle finds himself in a predicament with who to root for in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro is rooting for Carolina and Logan Stankoven. Bruce Cassidy confirmed this week that he’s not allowed to interview with other teams yet. Sean breaks down the process and why it doesn’t make sense from a Vegas standpoint. John Tortorella declined to speak with the media af...

Stephen Meserve from 100 Degree Hockey joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the 2026 Texas Stars season. Stephen explains what changed with the team, from the sluggish start at the beginning of the year to making the playoffs. Gavin brings up Scott White being pursued by other teams and Stephen shares how much he has meant to the organization. They transition to the players who stood out this season...

Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss Kade O’Rourke having his exceptional status denied by the OHL. He will return with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens next season.

Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss Kade O’Rourke having his exceptional status denied by the OHL. He will return with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens next season. The guys discuss Sean’s latest article from D Magazine “It’s Up To Jamie Benn To Save the Stars From Themselves.” NHL Trade Rumor dot com floated the idea of San Jose weighing trading their second overall pick for...

NHL Trade Rumor dot com floated the idea of San Jose weighing trading their second overall pick for Jason Robertson. Gavin and Sean say they would do that without hesitation if they were the Sharks. The guys wrap up by discussing the fascinating goaltender matchups among the teams remaining in the playoffs.

The guys discuss Sean’s latest article from D Magazine “It’s Up To Jamie Benn To Save the Stars From Themselves.”

Jim Nill spoke with the media today to put a bow on the end of the 2025-2026 season. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro go through what Nill had to say. Glen Gulutzan and  Nill both want to see Jamie Benn back on the Stars next season. The guys give their thoughts on that. Sean thinks the Stars are aiming to get a deal with Jason Robertson done before July 1st so they can get tha...

Stars broadcaster Brien Rea joined K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan in-studio for the hour to discuss the Stars season and dip into some Gridiron Gravy!

The Stars had their exit interviews on Monday. Glen Gulutzan said Jamie Benn should come back next year. Gavin and Sean Shapiro give their thoughts on the future of Jamie Benn. Jake Oettinger said he wants to get advice from Ben Bishop this offseason and wants to accomplish more goals for next season. Mavrik Bourque wants to return to the Stars next season. Gavin runs through the list of players t...