Spits & Suds Podcast

Gavin and Joey talk about the Sam Steel contract extension, trade deadline names for the Stars and takeaways on the Stars as they get ready to begin the second half of the season next Saturday.

The guys talk about all the Stars players that are playing for Team Finland in 4 Nations.

Gavin Spittle and Joey Erickson from Locked On Stars recap the thriller between Team USA and Team Canada at 4 Nations Face Off.

The 4 Nations Face Off showdown between USA and Canada lived up to the hype Saturday night. Host Gavin Spittle breaks it all down in this postgame recap. Gavin talks about the show Jake Guentzel put on for USA and how this is the first time he’s played for the United States International team. Then he talks about the Tkachuk brothers setting the stage with the fighting in the first 9 seconds of this game. Stars player Thomas Harley got to play for Canada after Cale Makar was sick for this game. Now that USA has clinched a championship spot, could we see Jake Oettingeri in net Monday? Gavin then transitions to Stars news. Sam Steel signed a two year extension with the Stars. 

Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to preview the Four Nations Face Off. Should there be a Team World or countries combining so that other elite NHL Players are featured? Why Stars fans should like that Mikael Granlund is an Alternate Captain for Team Finland. The guys discuss Jake Oettinger, Roope Hintz and Esa Lindell's role with their team. Will we see physicality and how bad do the players want to win? Plus Sean tells us the rule that decides which country you play for and the Stars Thomas Harley is a great example. 

The Stars dominated the Sharks 8-3 as they now get a break with the 4 Nations Faceoff coming up. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how this game wasn’t very fun tonight because of just how much better the Stars were against the Sharks and the entire league has been ready for this break and it showed. Gavin notes that this was the most goals scored all season by the entire league. Matt Duchene continues to stay hot and Gavin says he is going to get a multi year deal after this season and the Stars need to bring him back. 

The Stars and Kings put on an absolute show in a 5-4 shootout loss for Dallas. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the thriller. He talks about why he didn’t like the fight with 2 seconds remaining in the first period. Gavin talks about Kevin Fiala and ties it in with the upcoming trade deadline as he recaps what Fiala went for in a trade. Gavin then reads tweets from listeners and says don’t sleep on the Sharks Saturday night. 

With all of the call ups and injuries on this Dallas Stars team, it's a great time to bring on Stephen Meserve from 100 Degree Hockey to talk about the Texas Stars and players in the Stars system. Who would be the next call ups? How depleted is the system with so many prospects now playing in Dallas? Christian Kyrou, a one time top prospect is now getting healthy scratches. The play of Justin Hryckowian and Antonio Stranges. Texas is one of the best teams in the AHL and Stephen explains why. Everything you want to know about Stars prospects and their system in this edition of Spits and Suds. 

Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro hops on the program to talk about his sit down with Joe Pavelski. How Joe misses the game, especially heading towards the playoffs. Sean gives us some insight on a Miro Heiskanen return and what he feels is an approximate timeline. The guys discuss what the Stars might possibly do regarding another puck moving Defenseman. Marcus Pettersson signs a long term deal with the Vancouver Canucks. How does that price affect a new Thomas Harley deal? Sean and Gavin also discuss the latest NHL TV ratings as well why the Stars like their new color scheme and logo. Will we see any new Dallas Stars sweater designs in the future? 

It's another Spits and Suds behind the curtain look at Dallas Stars game operations with the Music Director of the Stars DJ Shippy. The stories behind the sing along at the game. The timing of music with icing and the drop of the puck. Stars players requesting music during warmups and his thoughts on this current season. Let's pull back that curtain and learn of all the preparation and intricacies of game operations with DJ Shippy on Spits and Suds.