Spits & Suds Podcast

Host Gavin Spittle and D Magazine's David Castillo recap the Stars win against the Ducks.

Mikael Granlund’s game winner in overtime gives Dallas a 4-3 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Host Gavin Spittle explains why this was a huge win for the Stars. Thomas Harley had a massive game with a goal and two assists. Gavin says Miro Heiskanen needs to be 100% or he doesn’t play in the first round of the playoffs because you have to look at the future for Dallas next season and how you don’t wa...

The Stars lose to Winnipeg 4-1 Friday night. Host Gavin Spittle opens up with the way the playoff format used to be and how it would benefit the Stars better if the playoffs were set up the way they used to be. As hockey fans doubt Connor Hellebuyck in the playoffs, Gavin doesn’t want Dallas to face the Jets. They have the Stars number and have dominated the entire league. He goes through how effi...

The Stars face the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. To break it down, Connor Hrabchak who covers the Jets, joins host Gavin Spittle. The guys talk about the trade deadline and how the Jets had a disappointing one by not addressing a second line center. The guys discuss the Mikko Rantanen deal for the Dallas Stars and how it was nice for two weeks for the Jets to avoid him when he was in Carolina, bu...

You see his Dallas Stars Cartoons on social media where he is known as Sportstoons. Sports Editorial Cartoonist Steve Hill drops by to talk about drawing various Dallas Stars players with host Gavin Spittle. Steve talks about his love of hockey and where his love of the Stars came from. Which players he loves to draw the most. The art of not just the cartoon but the subject matter that needs to go...

After a back to back in Canada, host Gavin Spittle and Spits and Suds NHL/Stars insider Sean Shapiro discuss if this Stars defense has what it takes? Sean talks about a Miro Heiskanen return/timeline. The guys also recap the weekend of Mikko Rantanan. Other topics include thoughts on Jim Nill taking home his third straight GM of the Year award, the process for full face masks in the NHL based on t...

Casey DeSmith has been on fire for the Stars. He wins his 6th straight start as the Stars defeated Vancouver 4-1 Sunday night. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the performance of DeSmith this season. He talks about the 4th line playing well in this game and Mikael Granlund scoring his first goal as a Dallas Star. Then he answers tweets from listeners and goes around the NHL. 

The Stars lose to the Edmonton Oilers 5-4. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the game and how the Stars defense couldn’t keep up with the Oilers offense. This was not Jake Oettinger’s fault the Stars lost. Gavin is tired of people blaming this guy for them losing games. The defense wasn’t up to par against Edmonton. Then he talks about the offense. Johnston continues his heater that he’s been on and...

Houston is always at the top of the discussion when it comes to NHL expansion or relocation. Hockey Day in Houston is proving that the area loves its hockey. Committee Chairs Lance Rosenberg, Ryan Brooks and Marc Tushnet join host Gavin Spittle to talk about this viral day which had lines out the door drawing thousands. The guys also give their thoughts on the NHL finding a new home in Houston wit...

Our Spits and Suds Stars insider Robert Tiffin hops on with host Gavin Spittle following Jim Nill's press conference as the GM makes his biggest trade since being with the Stars acquiring and signing Mikko Rantanen. Robert gives his thoughts on the trade, Logan Stankoven leaving and what Rantanen brings to the team. Robert also discusses the Wyatt Johnston extension as well as the moves Winnipeg a...

The Stars win a thriller against the Calgary Flames in Overtime. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the experience he had as he was in the barn for the game. Gavin talks about the performance from Jason Robertson and the big saves from Jake Oettinger to keep the game tied in overtime. Gavin buried the lead with his opening, as he digs into the Elliott Friedman report that the Stars are engaged in trad...

Trades are already happening in the NHL and Carol Schram, feature writer for The Hockey News jumps on with host Gavin Spittle to talk about the trades that have already happened and some thoughts on potential buyers and sellers. Carol adds her thoughts on the Dallas Stars, the impact of owner Tom Gagliardi, players that might be on the move, what moves some of the Stars Central Division rivals mig...

The Stars defeat the Devils 4-3 after Tomas Harley’s game winner with five seconds left in the game. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine to recap the game. The guys discuss the Stars bench lighting up for Ilya Lyubushkin goal, that ended a long scoring drought for him. The Stars were in command when it was 3-1 but they allowed New Jersey back into the game with penalties...

What should the Stars do as the trade deadline is just days away. Should Stars fans be worried with how much Thomas Harley is being used? They go around the NHL and talk about the top headlines.

Who do Stars fans want to face in round one of the playoffs? Gavin and David discuss who they pick and why.

The Stars defeat the Devils 4-3 after Tomas Harley’s game winner with five seconds left in the game. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine to recap the game. The guys discuss the Stars bench lighting up for Ilya Lyubushkin goal, that ended a long scoring drought for him. The Stars were in command when it was 3-1 but they allowed New Jersey back into the game with penalties...

Cam Robinson, the Director of Film Scouting and Content for  eliteprospects.com  joins Spits and Suds to talk about his in depth piece, "The Anatomy of an NHL Trade". Cam spoke on and off the record with various current and former NHL Executives on the workings and techniques of making a deal in the NHL. Why rebuilding is so difficult, how some GM's work solo while others do it as a group. How GM'...

Wyatt Johnston nets a hat trick against the Blues in a 6-3 win for the Stars. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the heater Johnston has been on this season and the Stars offense clicking as of late with all the scoring. The Stars are 10-2-1 in their last 13 games. Despite the three goal win, Gavin points out how the Stars didn’t play their best hockey in this one but were the better team and Oettinge...

The Stars had their first home game in 26 days and they didn’t disappoint after they defeated the LA Kings 6-2. Gavin talks about the power play being successful as they went 2 for 3. He talks about how good Thomas Harley has been and Jason Robertson recording his 25th goal of the season for the 4th year in a row. Gavin lists off some stats for the Stars for the accomplishments they have made. The...

Our Spits and Suds Stars/NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle and the guys begin with an amazing story of Sean's trip to a hockey rink in Honolulu Hawaii. Sean gives his thoughts on the Casey Cizikas hit on Lian Bichsel and if he thinks it's suspendable? Matt Duchene is the ageless wonder and the guys talk about it. Sean and Gavin also preview Stars/Blue Jackets and what an amazing st...

The Stars just keep on winning after a 4-3 victory against the Islanders Sunday. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the Bichsel injury from a hit by Casey Cizikas. Jason Robertson had a great second period by scoring three goals and getting the hat trick. Gavin talks about other great performances from the Stars offense and then reads tweets from listeners. 

The Dallas Stars return from the 4 Nations break with a 4-2 win against the New Jersey Devils. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the game. Gavin gives a stick tap to the coaching staff with starting Casey DeSmith in the first game of a back to back. Another great game from Matt Duchene for the Stars. Gavin talks about how he’s playing at such an elite level at the age of 34. He touches on the crazy t...

D Magazine's David Castillo joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the Four Nations Tournament. Where does the NHL go from here? The reason the USA has such a bright hockey future. Player standouts from the tournament including several Dallas Stars. What would it take for a Seth Jones trade back home to DFW? David and Gavin also discuss the release of NHL.com's Quarter Century Team and who David would...

David and Gavin also discuss the release of NHL.com's Quarter Century Team and who David would keep or not keep on this team. 

What would it take for a Seth Jones trade back home to DFW?