Spits & Suds Podcast

Tweets from the Sudsies after the Stars beat the Jets 4-3!

Gavin gives out stick taps to players who shined the brightest in the Stars Jets game.

The Stars get it done again on the road. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how Winnipeg is a really tough team even without Connor Hellebuyck in net. Gavin mentions the Jets outplayed the Stars on 5 on 5 and this is the second game in a row the Stars were outplayed 5 on 5. Despite that, the Stars PK extended the scoreless streak to 31 straight penalty kills.

The Editor-In-Chief of 100 Degree Hockey, Stephen Meserve joins host Gavin Spittle to give a Texas Stars update. Stephen and Gavin first talk about color commentary experiences over the years and they share some funny stories. The guys talk about Neil Graham’s journey from the Minor Leagues to now where he is with the Dallas Stars and how he and Toby Peterson are very similar. Gavin and Stephen then discuss possible players in Texas that would be trade worthy options for other teams as the Stars try to make trades before the deadline. Stephen gives updates on Emil Hemming and Ayrton Martino. Stephen loves the move Texas made by bringing up Arno Tiefensee and he talks about how good he and Remi Poirier have been this year. It’s a deep dive into the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads edition of Spits and Suds. 

Stephen loves the move Texas made by bringing up Arno Tiefensee and he talks about how good he and Remi Poirier have been this year.

Gavin and Stephen then discuss possible players in Texas that would be trade worthy options for other teams as the Stars try to make trades before the deadline. Stephen gives updates on Emil Hemming and Ayrton Martino.

The Editor-In-Chief of 100 Degree Hockey, Stephen Meserve joins host Gavin Spittle to give a Texas Stars update. Stephen and Gavin first talk about color commentary experiences over the years and they share some funny stories. The guys talk about Neil Graham’s journey from the Minor Leagues to now where he is with the Dallas Stars and how he and Toby Peterson are very similar stylistically.

The Dallas Stars beat the Penguins 3-2 in a shootout. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win. He talks about how he thought the Penguins were the better team in the game but Dallas was still able to win. It was great to have Duchene and Lundkvist back and the word is Thomas Harley should be returning this week. Guys are getting healthy and it’s great to see. Gavin talks about how impressed he was by the Penguins effort but the Stars were able to pull out the win. 

NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Glen Gulutzan’s comments to reporters about the possibility of Harley, Lundkvist and Duchene all returning to the lineup as soon as next week. The guys talk about the success of the penalty kill and the great pairing of Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen. They talk about possible trade candidates for the Stars to pursue with their injuries this season. Are the Colorado Avalanche the best team in the NHL? Sean sure thinks so. NHL.com put out a top Western Conference NHL prospects article and the Stars Cameron Schmidt is on there. Sean and Gavin talk about his 3rd round selection because of his size and he is playing very well so far for Vancouver in the WHL. A Stars Sharks preview and who would the Stars realistically trade this deadline?   

Sean and Gavin talk about the upcoming Olympics and the hockey rink being smaller than International regulation size. Sean doesn't think that will be a big deal because these NHL players want to participate in the Olympics this winter.