Spits & Suds Podcast

The Stars extended their series lead over the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 after Mikael Granlund’s hat trick and Jake Oettinger’s performance. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win and gives a ton of credit to Jake Oettinger’s effort in this series being a huge reason the Stars have this series lead. Then  he revisits the trade deadline moves Jim Nill made and how massive Granlund and Rantanen have been in the playoffs. He wraps by reading through tweets sent in by listeners. 

Big news as Miro Heiskanen is expected to be in the Stars for the first time since January 28th. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Michael Remis of Winnipeg Sports Talk to discuss the impact of Miro's return as well as Pete DeBoer not shooting down the possibility of playing with seven defensemen. Michael talks about why Winnipeg is unable to win on the road in the playoffs and what they need to do to tie this series at two. It's a Spits and Suds preview getting you ready for Game 4 in Dallas.

The Dallas Stars go up 2-1 in the series with the Winnipeg Jets after the Stars scored three in a row in the 3rd period to win 5-2. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win and talks about what changed in game 3 compared to game 2. He talks about the top performers in the game and reads tweets from the listeners.  

The Stars were shut out against the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in game 2. Gavin remains positive because Dallas took game 1 and instead of being down 2-0 in the series, they’re now tied heading home to Dallas. He points out Jake Oettinger being dialed in and that this game would have been out of hand earlier if it weren’t for Oettinger’s play. Then he talks about the things the Stars need to improve on as they head into game 3. He Wraps by going through tweets from the Spits and Suds listeners. 

You know the Dallas Stars are hot when a multi time high ranking former tennis great wants to jump on the show to talk puck. John Isner talks about his love of hockey with host Gavin Spittle. John is still on a high from last night's Stars win. John played in the longest tennis match in history at Wimbledon. Gavin and John discussed similarities to Winnipeg's emotional 2 OT Game 7 win and if there is a hangover?  John's thoughts on Mikko Rantanen and how many times he's asked about Lian Bichsel because of the size comparison. John also gives his predictions on who he thinks will be in the Stanley Cup final and a lot more from the tennis world champion on this edition of Spits and Suds.

Spits and Suds Stars and NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about a Dallas Game 1 triumph. Sean discusses how the Stars have never had a player like Mikko Rantanen and the differences between him and an all time great like Mike Modano. Why faceoff's could be a key in this series. The frustration of Stars fans with Mason Marchment and Jamie Benn's penalties. Sean loved how Jake Oettinger played last night and explained why. Sean also gives his thoughts on Scott Arniel's postgame thoughts on how his Jets team came out a bit flat. Lots to take in as we recap game 1 and look ahead to game 2 Friday night on Spits and Suds. 

The Stars have won a game 1 in the NHL playoffs for the first time since the Stanley Cup in 2020 against the Lightning. Mikko Rantanen put the team on his back with a hat trick, which was all of the offense for Dallas. Host Gavin Spittle goes through the Dallas Stars top performers in game 1 and he answers tweets from listeners after the Stars 3-2 win over the Jets. 

Robert Tiffin from Starsthoughts.com joins host Gavin Spittle right after Stars practice with the latest. Jason Robertson was a full participant so all signs point positive for the forwards return. Colin Blackwell will sit for Game 1. Robert also gives us a Miro Heiskanen update as well as line shuffles in today's practice. Lots of Dallas Stars information from a Spits and Suds favorite Robert Tiffin as we get you ready for Game 1 in Winnipeg. 

Spits and Suds heads up to Winnipeg to preview Stars/Jets with Connor Hrabchak of Winnipeg Sports Talk. Have the Jets come down from their amazing Game 7 comeback? How will they respond in Game 1 against Dallas? Just like the Stars, the Jets are without two of their top players, defenseman Josh Morrissey and veteran forward Mark Scheifele. We get the latest on their injuries. Connor tells host Gavin Spittle both the strengths and the weaknesses of the Jets from their last series including his thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck. Everything you want to know about the Winnipeg Jets to get you ready for Game 1 right here on Spits and Suds. 

We’re breaking out the Frosty’s after the Stars rally to take the series against the Avalanche 4-2. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the Mikko Rantanen magic and why this is the guy you trade for at the trade deadline. Wyatt Johnston did it again with a game winner to close out a series in game 7. Pete DeBoer improves to 9-0 in game 7’s.  Gavin goes through tweets from listeners.