Spits & Suds Podcast

It came down to the wire but the Stars were able to hold off the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-3 win. Host Gavin Spittle starts with a lot of history between these two teams in the last couple of years. Gavin says it will be fun to root for Jack Eichel in the Four Nations Faceoff because of how good of a player he is but hard to root for in a Vegas sweater. Jason Robertson continued to light the lamp with a two goal game. Gavin recaps the game and talks about the performance by Jake Oettinger in the final minutes of the third period. Lian Bichsel’s impact was felt on the ice with the hits he made. Gavin then gives his thoughts on the big trade between Colorado, Carolina and Chicago. He wraps by reading tweets from listeners. 

Our Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro swings by for his weekly visit. Sean and Gavin discuss what a Lian Bichsel means for this Stars Defense. What the big Swiss Dman has to do to stay with the club? Sean gives us his analytics from his time with the Texas Stars. Sean and Gavin also discuss if Seth Jones is a fit, Jim Nill's balancing act with a trade and the current Stars draft assets that are available. Sean and Gavin also do a deep dive on how sports media can be a frenzy as far as truth and they finish with Jake Oettinger and his excitement playing in the upcoming Four Nations Faceoff. 

Gavin and Sean discuss Jake Oettinger and his excitement playing in the upcoming Four Nations Faceoff. 

Sean and Gavin also discuss if Seth Jones is a fit, Jim Nill's balancing act with a trade and the current Stars draft assets that are available. Sean and Gavin also do a deep dive on how sports media can be a frenzy as far as truth.

Our Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro swings by for his weekly visit. Sean and Gavin discuss what a Lian Bichsel means for this Stars Defense. What the big Swiss Dman has to do to stay with the club? Sean gives us his analytics from his time with the Texas Stars.

Locked on Stars host Joey Erickson joins Gavin Spittle and the duo begins by discussing the Winnipeg Jets and if they are for real as far as being a Cup Contender. Joey and Gavin also discuss the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche before diving into the Stars. Frisco's Seth Jones on the trading block in Chicago? The guys discuss if this would be a good fit in Dallas. They also discuss other team needs including adding some versatility into their lineup. It's a deep Stars dive with Joey Erickson of Locked on Stars on today's Spits and Suds.

With a just-released article in the Dallas Morning News on the seven Dallas Stars rookies that have been used, Lia Assimakopoulos a Spits and Suds favorite joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss her article, the impact the rookies have had and their transition to the NHL. Lia and Gavin also discuss Thomas Harley joining the first power play unit, a timetable on Seguin's return, Mason Marchment back skating, the possibility of a Lian Bichsel recall, the recent play of Jason Robertson, Sam Steel and a lot more.

The Stars lose 2-1 to the Hurricanes in a low scoring competitive game. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine to break this one down. They guys talk about how Dallas looked like the team that was coming off a back to back but it was Carolina who was. Gavin wonders why Matěj Blümel only saw 5:02 for his time on ice. David said you’re seeing the growing pains with these young players in the lineup. If they are struggling, how much does the coaching staff trust them and look at adding at the trade deadline? The guys tackle if they believe the Stars are a legit Cup contender and why. Gavin and David discuss the officiating in this game and the inconsistency as they called goaltender interference on Dallas but not on Carolina. Why are the Stars allowing teams to respond so quickly when they get a goal? Finally, the guys discuss J.T. Miller and if Dallas will make a trade for him. 

The guys discuss J.T. Miller and if Dallas will make a trade for him.

Gavin and David discuss the officiating in this game and the inconsistency as they called goaltender interference on Dallas but not on Carolina. Why are the Stars allowing teams to respond so quickly when they get a goal?