Spits & Suds Podcast

The Stars lose to the Golden Knights 4-3 in game 1. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro to talk about the game. They touch on the Golden Knights getting Mark Stone back from LTIR and Stars fans having a problem with it. Sean says whether you like it or not, that’s the reality. Sean says from start to finish Dallas was the better team and they should have won this game. The guys talk about the 4th line switch and how Evgenii Dadonov looked out of place.

Our Spits and Suds NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for his weekly visit. Both Sean and Gavin are disappointed in the Dallas/Vegas puck drop times and give several examples why. Sean breaks down the regular season games and tells you why they are not a factor. Sean also spoke with GM Jim Nill regarding Chris Tanev and tells us about their conversation. Should Dadonov be reinserted into this lineup and who sits if so? It's a Stars playoff preview with Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle on Spits and Suds.

Spits and Suds heads to Slovakia to speak with former Defending Big D reporter Juraj Kralik for his thoughts on this year's Dallas Stars season. Juraj gives us an update on the play of Stars top prospect Lian Bichsel in the Swedish Hockey League along with the success of the organization with international scouting. Host Gavin Spittle ends with his thoughts on the final game being played in Arizona. 

The Stars secure the one seed in the Western Conference playoffs after a shootout win over the St. Louis Blues. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the depth for the team heading into the playoffs and a concern he has as Dallas has been lacking scoring as of late. He paints the picture for what is next for the Stars with both Vegas and the Kings having games Thursday night and they both have meaning for who the Stars will play in the first round. Gavin goes around the NHL with the top headlines of Wednesday nights games.

Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig joins Gavin Spittle for his weekly Spits and Suds visit. Luds takes us inside the player mentality going into the playoffs. What it feels like for youngsters like Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven, Jake Oettingers mentality and what he thinks Jason Robertson's playoff strategy should be this year. With 17 years in the league Craig also touches on a veteran's urgency perspective with Joe Pavelski, Ryan Suter, Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene. Luds and Gavin also talk about who they think should win the Hart Trophy for Most Valuable Player in the NHL.

The playoff seedings and scenarios are still undecided and Lia Assimakopoulos who covers the Stars for the Dallas Morning News joined Gavin Spittle to talk about this craziness. Also discussed, the health of this team and where we stand on Evgenii Dadonov, Jani Hakanpää coming back? Lia asked coach Pete Deboer about Nils Lundkvist last week and the two discussed that interaction. Also discussed, has Lia seen a change in Jake Oettinger and if there are concerns with the Stars in the playoffs, what would they be? 

The Stars are Central Division Champions after a 3-1 win over the Kraken. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win over the Kraken and goes through the scoring summary for the Stars with 2 goals late in the first and second period being huge goals to end both periods. Oettinger remains on a heater after allowing just one goal in this game. He wants to see the Stars come out hot against the Blues in the final game of the season and get ready for the playoffs with most likely a first round matchup with the Golden Knights. He wraps by reading tweets from listeners. 

The Dallas Stars are unable to clinch the Central Division against the Jets. Our NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to recap the game telling us to take a step back and enjoy this team's success. Sean also makes the case for the chatter to stop regarding Nils Lundkvist seeing regular minutes. The guys go around the NHL with Sidney Crosby's 1,000 assist, who they think the league's MVP should be and more. 

The Dallas Stars are unable to clinch the Central Division against the Jets. Our NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to recap the game telling us to take a step back and enjoy this team's success. 

Sean Shapiro makes the case for the chatter to stop regarding Nils Lundkvist seeing regular minutes.