Spits & Suds Podcast

Connor Hrabchak of Winnipeg Sports Talk joins Gavin Spittle to talk Jets along with the Central Division. Who does Connor have as his top 3 in the Division? What does he think of the Dallas Stars and their offseason? Connor tells us how Winnipeg can make up for the loss of Nikolaj Ehlers. Cole Perfetti looks to have a big year. Can Connor Hellebuyck have another amazing regular season?  Winnipeg's overall health as a hockey city and a few Dallas Stars show up in Connor's top 5 Dmen in the Central Division. 

A Spits and Suds favorite, Stars forward Colin Blackwell hops on the show with host Gavin Spittle. Colin talks about his decision to sign with Dallas even though he didn't know at the time who the coach would be. He tells Spits and Suds why the Stars were his first choice. Colin talks about his excitement with the new coaching staff and physical style that they will play with. He also believes that he can score some more goals for the Stars and is excited to lead the Stars penalty kill. Gavin then takes Colin back to his high school days, choosing to play for Harvard and some more stories from his hockey journey. 

Hot off the phone with Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan, Spits and Suds Stars/NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the conversation. Physicality was the theme and Sean explains what this might look like this season. Gulutzan also spoke highly of Lian Bichsel and how he was impressed with the young Stars Dman in the Conference Finals. Sean and Gavin also discuss potential linemates for Matt Duchene this upcoming season. If Dallas Stars news is happening, you get the latest right here on Spits and Suds. 

The Stars have been one of the most successful teams in the NHL for the last couple of years. How long do they have where they are in win now mode? Robert and Gavin discuss the Stars future and how even though they signed Mikko Rantanen to an 8 year deal, Robert says it’s not realistic for them to be a contender for all 8 of those. These next 3 or 4 years they have as good a chance as ever to win the Cup. The guys transition into Robert’s article about Tyler Seguin’s contract and how it’s not a problem for the Stars. Gavin suggests a load management approach for Tyler Seguin this year as he is coming off an injury from 2024. Gavin and Robert then do a deep dive on the newest member of the team, Nathan Bastian. Mikko Rantanen cracked the top 10 for Matt Larkin’s Fantasy Hockey top 300 player rankings. What other Stars cracked the top 100?

Mikko Rantanen cracked the top 10 for Matt Larkin’s Fantasy Hockey top 300 player rankings. What other Stars cracked the top 100? The guys discuss the benefits fantasy sports has for fans in growing knowledge of the game.

The guys transition into Robert’s article about Tyler Seguin’s contract and how it’s not a problem for the Stars. Gavin suggests a load management approach for Tyler Seguin this year as he is coming off an injury from 2024. Gavin and Robert then do a deep dive on the newest member of the team, Nathan Bastian.

The Stars have been one of the most successful teams in the NHL for the last couple of years. How long do they have where they are in win now mode? Robert and Gavin discuss the Stars future and how even though they signed Mikko Rantanen to an 8 year deal, Robert says it’s not realistic for them to be a contender for all 8 of those. These next 3 or 4 years they have as good a chance as ever to win the Cup.

From playing college hockey to being a ref in college hockey, the ECHL and other leagues to becoming a stand up comedian and now actor. What a ride it's been for the host of the Chirping Zebras podcast Mark Riley. Mark gives some great insight on being a hockey referee. How he held the record for calling the most penalty minutes in a single game for a long time, evening up penalties, being involved in scrums, the art of chirping and how he made the transition to stand up. It's a fascinating, storytelling hour of Spits and Suds. 

Mark tells Gavin about how he got involved in comedy after his career as a hockey official.

Mark gives some great insight on being a hockey referee. How he held the record for calling the most penalty minutes in a single game for a long time, evening up penalties, being involved in scrums, and the art of chirping