Spits & Suds Podcast

Our Stars/NHL Spits and Suds insider Sean Shapiro joins us for his weekly visit and does think that this Stars defense can be better and he explains why. Sean and Gavin also discuss the recent play of Lian Bichsel and his penalties. Sean talks about Bichsel adjusting to the league and how the league is adjusting to him and uses Thomas Harley as an example. As a former goalie, Sean tells us about Goaltender fatigue and how lots of shots can also put you in a great rhythm. Plus some Mikko Rantanen tidbits, Sidney Crosby breaks a Gretzky record and will we see a Professional Women's Hockey League game come to Dallas? All that and more on this edition of Spits and Suds. 

The Stars get outshot miserably by the Flames but are able to come away with a 5-2 win. Casey DeSmith made 46 saves in the win. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the Stars getting closer to catching the Winnipeg Jets, as they are only 4 points behind now. The Stars goaltenders have faced 92 shots in the last two games but have won both of them. Gavin ponders how sustainable this is for this team. The defense has not been good but they keep finding ways to win. Gavin talks about Sidney Crosby passing Wayne Gretzky’s record and what an accomplishment that is.

From starting in Frisco to a stellar college career at Colgate to playing for Team USA and now in the pro's with the New York Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League, it's been a great ride for Ally Simpson. Host Gavin Spittle talks to her about growing up a Stars fan, what got her into hockey, what she misses most about Texas, donning the USA sweater, her relationship with fellow PWHL'er Hannah Bilka and the adjustments to playing in the Pro's. Making DFW proud, it's Ally Simpson on today's edition of Spits and Suds. 

The Stars took a 4-0 lead into the third period behind a second period natural hat trick from Jason Robertson. Edmonton was able to rally and make it a game but Dallas was able to pick up two points in a 4-3 win against the Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the big saves from Jake Oettinger in the game and the performances from Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson. He talks about the late start time and the penalties in the game. 

So much to discuss with Spits and Suds favorite Robert Tiffin. The Stars after 70 games are ahead of last year's pace. Robert talks about the season under Pete DeBoer and his coaching success since arriving. The guys also discuss GM Jim Nill picking up his 500th win. Robert tells us how it is to cover DeBoer and Nill. Should the Stars look to re-sign Mikael Granlund and how the new Mikko Rantanen makes for some tough decisions. Robert gives us a Tyler Seguin update and a move that needs to happen if Seguin wants to play in the regular season. Matej Blumel is the leading scorer in the AHL and the Stars have an interesting decision on his future.The guys also discuss Jake Oettinger's play and how we don't give goaltender coach Jeff Reese enough credit. It's all Dallas Stars information with Robert Tiffin on this edition of Spits and Suds.  

The Stars continue their success at the AAC with a 3-0 win against the Minnesota Wild. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine. The guys go through the game and talk about the Stars performance. David has some concern with the Stars struggles against some bad teams and how they shouldn’t be having these struggles. Gavin wants to see Blackwell in the lineup permanently and the Stars to consider bringing back Granlund after the season ends. Is there any concern with Mikko Rantanen’s play? The guys answer questions from listeners and David talks about the two new prospects the Stars signed. 

Gavin and David go over the Stars two new prospects the Stars signed and take a look at the Stars schedule and the Avalanche upcoming schedule with Colorado trying to catch Dallas in points.

Gavin and David answer tweets from Stars fans.

The Stars continue their success at the AAC with a 3-0 win against the Minnesota Wild. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine. The guys go through the game and talk about the Stars performance. David has some concern with the Stars struggles against some bad teams and how they shouldn’t be having these struggles. Gavin wants to see Blackwell in the lineup permanently and the Stars to consider bringing back Granlund after the season ends. Is there any concern with Mikko Rantanen’s play?

Thomas Harley scores twice including the game winner in overtime, as the Stars defeat the Flyers 3-2. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the parity in the league no matter the record for these teams. He talks about the lack of shots on net and the Stars getting too cute with their passes on the power play. They need to get more shots on net. And he talks about Thomas Harley's success for the Stars.