Spits & Suds Podcast

NHL Insider Sean Shapiro and host Gavin Spittle give their opinion on Jason Robertson signing a one year contract to stay with the Dallas Stars. Gavin brings up a great point regarding Jason Robertson using the tablet on the bench after a shift and why it’s a good thing. The guys also discuss Chicago bringing back Patrick Kane.

The Stars have signed Jason Robertson to a one year deal worth 12 million dollars. Gavin Spittle gives his thoughts on the move and how it benefits both the Dallas Stars and Jason Robertson.

Jason Robertson’s arbitration hearing is scheduled for Saturday. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the process for the hearing and when the Stars must be cap compliant. Gavin and Sean rank the top 10 current NHL players and top 6 defenseman after a Top 50 list came out and Wyatt Johnston wasn't on it. The guys wrap by looking at the Stars over/under point total for the upcomi...

Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the upcoming August 11th listener event logistics and analyze current streaming challenges alongside NHL scheduling trends with the upcoming 84 game schedule this season. 

Updates on recent NHL contract signings and analyzing the 84 game schedule and expressing concern over the condensed nature of the season and the physical toll on players.

Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the upcoming August 11th listener event logistics and analyze current streaming challenges.

The NHL has released the schedule for the 2026 season. Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from Stars Stack break down the schedule. Gavin gives an update on the August 11th live event at BoomerJack’s. The guys transition to the situation with Jason Robertson. David gives a deep dive on what the Stars would be losing if they traded Robertson. With players coming off the books next season, could...

Gavin and David run through some “finish this sentence” scenarios for the upcoming season.

The guys transition to the situation with Jason Robertson. David gives a deep dive on what the Stars would be losing if they traded Robertson. With players coming off the books next season, could the Stars make a move for Connor McDavid in 2027-2028?

The NHL has released the schedule for the 2026 season. Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from Stars Stack break down the schedule. Gavin also gives an update on the August 11th live event at BoomerJack’s.

Mark Frankenfeld will celebrate his 20th year as the Commissioner of the North American Hockey League next season. He joins host Gavin Spittle on this one-timer edition of Spits and Suds! Mark discusses the league and why it has been so successful. He explains the league's financial model. Mark says the league would favor a North Texas team joining the NAHL. He explains how the NAHL shapes these y...

Could the Stars trade Jason Robertson to the Pittsburgh Penguins? Gavin Spittle and Sean Shapiro propose a trade scenario that would benefit both teams. In 2028, some big names in the NHL will be free agents. Why haven't teams signed some of these big-name free agents yet? Will Connor Hellebuyck stay in Winnipeg?

Spits and Suds is hosting a free event at BoomerJack's Grill in Allen, Texas, on Tuesday August 11th. Host Gavin Spittle gives the details for the event. Gavin and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro then discuss Anaheim matching Philadelphia’s offer to Leo Carlsson. Detroit asked for Wyatt Johnston in a trade for Dylan Larkin. Gavin and Sean give their opinion on the offer and explain why Detroit had to ask...

NHL Insider Sean Shapiro says Jason Robertson wants to be a Dallas Star. He joins Gavin Spittle to discuss the moves the Stars made this past week. They discuss Robertson filing for arbitration, Mavrik Bourque signing with Nashville and Jamie Benn signing a one year deal. 

Robert Tiffin from Stars Thoughts dot com and Gavin Spittle discuss free agency, possible maneuvers, how a Jamie Benn bonus will affect this year's salary cap. The guys also discuss how the Stars stack up compared to the rest of the Central after free agent moves have been made so far. 

Coming back from the NHL Draft, NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discusses the experience and his takeaways from the draft. Should Stars fans think Jason Robertson is holding them hostage? Sean says Robertson is seeking the money he believes he is worth. He’s not holding anyone hostage, he is looking for the best deal for him. Gavin says the Stars could trade Robertson whenever they want, that’s not him h...

David Castillo from Stars Stack joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the NHL Draft. The guys begin by discussing first-round picks being leveraged in trades. David points out the Sharks had a phenomenal draft. He questions why Chicago traded for Owen Byram when they should acquire a winger to complement Connor Bedard. They discuss the Blues trading for Mason McTavish with the Anaheim Ducks, JJ Peterk...

Gavin and David wrap by discussing who they think won the NHL Draft this weekend with the best picks.

David and Gavin transition to the picks the Stars made at the NHL Draft. David loved the first pick for the Stars, Jakub Vaněček. He and Gavin break down all of the picks the Stars made.

David Castillo from Stars Stack joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the NHL Draft. The guys begin with first round picks being leveraged in trades. David points out the Sharks had a phenomenal draft. He questions why Chicago traded for Owen Byram when they should be going after a Wing to complement Connor Bedard. They discuss the Blues trading for Mason McTavish with the Anaheim Ducks, JJ Peterka ge...

Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle from Buffalo for the NHL Draft. They discuss Seattle and St. Louis taking a stab at Robertson and Robertson turning them both down. Sean gives his opinion on the entire Jason Robertson situation and what he thinks will happen. Will any team give up 4 first round picks for Robertson? The Avalanche traded Val Nichuskin to the Blue Jackets and the...

Robert Tiffin from Stars Thoughts dot com joins host Gavin Spittle. The guys discuss teams reaching out to the Stars asking about Jason Robertson. Robert believes Dallas will not let Mavrik Bourque walk but they have to get the Jason Robertson situation figured out first to see how much money they can offer him. Gavin and Robert go through lots of tweets from the listeners. 

Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss the latest on the Jason Robertson negotiations with the Dallas Stars. Sean says Robertson turned down a 12 million dollar offer but that doesn’t mean he won’t come back. He says Jim Nill has taken phone calls from other teams that want to trade for Robertson, but that doesn’t mean the Stars are going to trade him. Sean believes the S...

The Florida Panthers made a splash on Sunday by trading for Brady Tkachuk. Host Gavin Spittle starts with Florida trading Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken for a first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick. Gavin says the Panthers got a great return on the trade and then flipped that pick for Brady Tkachuk. He looks at the projected lines for the Florida Panthers and they are absolutely...

NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle on a Friday edition of Spits and Suds. The guys begin with Kelly McCrimmon's comments regarding widespread league criticism, which McCrimmon attributed to jealousy over the team's success. They give their thoughts on the Golden Knight and Toronto Maple Leafs hiring new coaches. They also discuss the NHL clearing Mike Babcock to return to the league...