Spits & Suds Podcast

Gavin and Robert discuss a possible contract extension for Jamie Benn and what it would look like.

What a massive win for the Dallas Stars after trailing 3-0 in the first period against the Rangers. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Robert Tiffin from D Magazine to talk about the insane game at Madison Square Garden. The guys discuss the art of the check from two different players. Jamie Benn creating space for his game winner and Jason Robertson being able to power through a check and stay involved in the play and score the tying goal. This is the first time this season the Stars won a hockey game after allowing 4 goals or more.

4 straight wins for the Dallas Stars after a 3-2 Overtime winner from Thomas Harley. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win, talks about the Utah Hockey Club and then answers questions from listeners on Twitter. 

Our Spits and Suds NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about the Stars and how they are back to their winning ways. The guys discuss the chemistry of the top two lines and how Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz are playing real well with Evgenii Dadonov. Oskar Bäck gets a two year extension. The guys discuss his road to the NHL as well as a nice debut from Arttu Hyry. Two Stars prospects are playing in the World Juniors. Sean lets us know how Emil Hemming and Aram Minnetian are doing in the tournament. Sean gives his thoughts on Lian Bichsel being sent down, trade talk with Vancouver and what Stars on the current roster he would be willing to trade. That plus the recycling of NHL coaches with different teams. It's a packed edition of Spits and Suds with Gavin Spittle and Sean Shapiro.

Trade talk with Vancouver and what Stars on the current roster he would Sean Shapiro be willing to trade. That plus the recycling of NHL coaches with different teams.

Two Stars prospects are playing in the World Juniors. Sean lets us know how Emil Hemming and Aram Minnetian are doing in the tournament.

Our Spits and Suds NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to talk about the Stars and how they are back to their winning ways. The guys discuss the chemistry of the top two lines and how Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz are playing real well with Evgenii Dadonov. Oskar Bäck gets a two year extension. The guys discuss his road to the NHL as well as a nice debut from Arttu Hyry. Sean gives his thoughts on Lian Bichsel being sent down.

The Stars have won 4 of their last 5 and held Ottawa to just 13 shots in a 4-2 win. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win and talks about how Ottawa is a good team and this was a good win for Dallas. He pitches the idea of the Stars going after Mikael Granlund and how he would help their team. Gavin likes what he has seen from the Stars lately.  

The Stars end 2024 with a victory against the Buffalo Sabres. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the Lian Bischel move to the Texas Stars and Dallas reactivating Matt Dumba from injury. He thought the Stars defense played really well in this game and Casey DeSmith was strong in the win. Since the disaster against the Blackhawks back in November, DeSmith has only allowed 5 goals in three games. Jason Robertson has put up 7 points in the last five games and is showing he’s not injured anymore. He goes through tweets from listeners to wrap the show. 

The Stars get a win over Chicago 5-1 and get a power play goal to end their streak of power play woes. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by Robert Tiffin from D Magazine. The guys talk about the Stars getting fined by the league for practice during the holiday break. Then the guys go through the win over the Blackhawks. Gavin thought Chicago was the better team in the first period but then Dallas really got going. Robert notes how Oettinger bounced back with a great effort after the tough loss to the Minnesota Wild Friday. Gavin and Robert preview the upcoming Buffalo game on New Years Eve and then answer questions on Twitter from listeners.