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Spits & Suds Podcast
by Audacy
The Hockey Hawk Gavin Spittle and a number of guests discuss the Dallas Stars, NHL News and share lots of stories and laughs.
Episodes
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Stars Win 5th Straight In 6-3 Victory Against Islanders
5 straight wins for the Dallas Stars after a 6-3 victory over the Islanders. Gavin Spittle and David Castillo recap the Stars win. Dallas dominated the third period, which made the difference in the game. Gavin liked the Stars pairing the Hryckowian brothers on the same line. The guys wrap up by...
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Are The Stars Late Game Heroics Sustainable? Hellebuyck To New Jersey Breakdown & DeBoer Returns For Stars/Islanders
The Stars had some late game heroics this week but is it sustainable? Breaking down the Connor Hellebuyck trade and what this means moving forward for the Stars Central Division foe Winnipeg. Plus, a Pete DeBoer return on Sunday as we preview Stars/Islanders. David Castillo co-hosts with Gavin...
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Stars Lead NHL In Defensive Metrics, Oettinger's Early Case For The Vezina, Stars Jets Preview
Host Gavin Spittle welcomes NHL Insider Sean Shapiro back from Sweden for a jam-packed episode of Spits and Suds! Sean shares stories from his trip abroad, including a Gordie Howe hat trick and breaks down how European hockey atmospheres put NHL arenas to shame. On the ice, the guys analyze the...
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Stars & Jets Preview With Connor Hrabchak
Connor Hrabchak from Winnipeg Sports Talk joins host Gavin Spittle to preview the upcoming Stars and Jets game this Thursday. Connor discusses the importance of this game for the Jets. They had a hot start to the season and now they’re not scoring, Josh Morrissey is out, they’ve lost 4 of their...
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Rantanen Hat Trick Pushes Stars Past Boston 3-2 In Overtime
Three in a row for the Dallas Stars! Host Gavin Spittle recaps a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory that snapped the Boston Bruins' five-game win streak. Gavin breaks down Mikko Rantanen’s incredible hat-trick performance, another brilliant night in net for Jake Oettinger, the lockdown effort on the...
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Hyry Scores Twice, Stars Blank Blackhawks 4-0
Total domination in Chicago! The Stars march into United Center, shut down the Blackhawks 4-0, and keep the home crowd quiet all night. Gavin Spittle breaks down a monster game from Arttu Hyry (2 goals, 9/14 faceoffs), Jere Lehtinen’s key role in finding him, and the lockdown defensive effort…
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Thoughts On The David Perron Signing & A Team Update Live From Chicago
Senior Dallas Stars Staff Writer Mike Heika joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss the addition of veteran David Perron and how his game mirrors Jamie Benn, along with injury updates on Oscar Back, Roope Hintz, and Wyatt Johnston. Mike also breaks down Casey DeSmith’s game-day focus, the Stars'…
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Stars Defeat Avs 3-2 In Shootout Win
The Stars secure two points with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Colorado Avalanche! Host Gavin Spittle breaks down the win, starting with the two crucial first-period Avalanche goals that were overturned on video review. Plus, Gavin highlights Arttu Hyry's impressive play since his call-up from...
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Hintz & MacKinnon Drop The Mitts, Stars Lose To Avs 3-2
Recapping the Stars 3-2 loss to Colorado on Tuesday night. Host Gavin Spittle reiterates that one of the biggest worries heading into this season was the loss of skilled players and where the depth scoring would come from? Gavin recaps the game and discusses what the Stars need to do better for...
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Matt Duchene Injury News, Kiviranta & Faksa Expected To Return Tuesday, Oettinger Earns NHL 2nd Star Of The Week
Robert Tiffin of NHL.com and StarsThoughts.com joins Host Gavin Spittle after Monday’s practice. Robert and Gavin start with the Matt Duchene injury news. Joel Kiviranta and Radek Faksa are both expected to return Tuesday. Gavin and Robert explain zone exits. Jake Oettinger earned the NHL 2nd…
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A Deep Dive Into A Small Sample, Is Dallas Who We Think They Are?
David Castillo from Stars Stack joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about the Stars defensive pairings and if they would switch any of them around. Through 4 games, Tyler Seguin, Justin Hryckowian and Arttu Hyry all have not recorded a point yet. Gavin asks David who has impressed him the most for…
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Stadium Series Tease, Stars Blank Buffalo Sabres 4-0, News Around The NHL
Host Gavin Spittle attended Thursday night's Cowboys game and believes Dallas Stars fans will love the upcoming Stadium Series game against the Vegas Golden Knights at AT&T Stadium in February. Joined by NHL insider Sean Shapiro, the two discussed how many Golden Knights fans might make the trip…
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Stars Get First Win Of The Season After Blanking San Jose 5-0
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro and host Gavin Spittle analyze the Dallas Stars’ bounce-back performance against a Macklin Celebrini-less San Jose Sharks squad, highlighting key contributions from Jamie Benn, Miro Heiskanen, and the bottom-six forward group. They discuss Dallas' early-season defensive...
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Stars Lose 2-1 Against Nashville
The Stars lose to Nashville 2-1 and have scored just 1 goal in 6 periods to begin the season. Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from Stars Stack break down the game. Gavin brings up how they didn’t draw many penalties and David said they’re not a great possession team so when they don’t have...
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National Emmy-Winning Digital/Social Media Strategist Dan Marrazza
National Emmy-winning digital/social media strategist and content creator Dan Marrazza joins host Gavin Spittle to share fascinating stories. Dan begins with the October 1st 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas and how he was working for the brand new Golden Knights franchise at that time. As the head...
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Ranking the 2026-27 Dallas Stars Roster from No. 23 to No. 1, Discussing Matt Duchene’s Health & News Around The NHL
It’s Dallas Stars opening night tonight! Host Gavin Spittle and Sean Shapiro discuss the Matt Duchene injury. Sean, Gavin and other media members ranked the Stars players from 23 to 1. The guys break down the lists. Aleksander Barkov went down with an injury Thursday night against the Sharks.…
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Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill On Shan And RJ
Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill joined Shan and RJ on 105.3 The Fan. After the Dallas Cowboys landed Joey Porter Jr. overnight, the guys asked Jim Nill what the feeling is like for a GM after pulling off a big trade. He explains why this season could be the year the Stars get over the hump in the...
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Casey DeSmith Extended, Matt Duchene Injury News & Stars Organizational Update To Begin The Season
Stephen Meserve from 100 Degree Hockey joins host Gavin Spittle. They discuss Matt Duchene’s injury and Dallas most likely rolling out 11 forwards and 7 defensemen in the opener. Due to the Stars' cap situation, they can’t call up players in Texas. The Stars extended Casey DeSmith to a two-year...
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Stars Roster Is Set, Did They Make The Right Moves?
Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro give their thoughts on Colin Blackwell clearing waivers and Remi Poirier being picked up by New Jersey. Sean and Gavin discuss the Stars' defensive pairings. The guys agree the Texas Stars will also be very fun this season.
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Stars Wrap Up Preseason Tonight Against Minnesota, Tyler Seguin Returning From Injury & Could Dylan Larkin Get Traded To Dallas?
It’s the final preseason game before the regular season. NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle. Gavin and Sean agree that the primary goal is to avoid injuries and to enter the regular season healthy. Jake Oettinger missed the preseason, Sean would like to see Oettinger play a period...
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Dallas Stars Camp Update With Robert Tiffin From NHL.com
Robert Tiffin from NHL.com joins host Gavin Spittle to give a Dallas Stars camp update as we inch closer and closer to the season opener on October 2nd. Robert gives injury updates on Matt Duchene, Tyler Seguin and Jake Oettinger. Trey Taylor has impressed at camp and during the preseason. Robert...
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Analyzing The Sam Steel Contract Extension, Stars Win Back To Back 2-1 Games Against The Blues & Reacting To Greg Wyshynski’s Stars Prediction
Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discussed concerns regarding Sam Steel's four-year contract extension starting next year. They question whether a $3.7 million annual cap hit is appropriate for a bottom-six forward. Gavin and Sean review the Stars' two preseason games against the...
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Greg Wyshynski's Stars Prediction
Finally, the guys react to Greg Wyshynski’s Dallas Stars prediction. They also discuss ticket prices at the AAC ranking 16th in the NHL last year and the latest from the NHL Board Of Governors Meeting in regards to expansion teams.
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Stars Win Back To Back 2-1 Games Against The Blues
The guys go through the two preseason games against the Blues for the Stars. They also raise questions regarding Matt Duchene's ongoing absence from full participation in training camp.
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Analyzing The Sam Steel Contract Extension
Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discussed concerns regarding Sam Steel's four-year contract extension starting next year. They question whether a $3.7 million annual cap hit is appropriate for a bottom-six forward.
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Sam Steel Signs 4-Year Extension With The Stars
Host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from Stars Stack give their opinions on Sam Steel signing a four-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars worth $3.7 million per year. The guys note that Sam Steel and Radek Faksa will account for $5.7 million against the cap next year, which could...
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Stars Open Preseason With 2-1 Win Over The Blues
The Stars opened up the preseason with a 2-1 win against the Blues. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the urgency shown by the players in the game. Gavin loved the Cameron Hughes pass to Artu Hyry to get the Stars on the board 16 seconds into the game. He points out other players that stood out in…
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Gulutzan Speaks On Offense Needing Changes, Ben Gleason Signed To Professional Tryout, The Latest Around The NHL
The Stars have taken the ice for training camp. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss Glen Gulutzan’s comments about the team needing to make changes on offense this season. Dallas signed defenseman Ben Gleason to a professional tryout to add organizational depth. Thomas Harley...
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Prospects Tournament & Player Development, The Latest With Stars Assistant GM Scott White & John Klingberg Retires
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro was at the Dallas Stars Prospect Games. He and Gavin Spittle talk about the importance for the players in these games. Sean says the Stars have all of their top executives at the tournament. Jim Nill spoke very highly of Trey Taylor and that a call-up could possibly be in...
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Names To Watch In The Stars Prospect Tournament, NHL Trades & Trade Rumors, Stars Moving To Amazon From Victory+
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro will be at the prospect games this weekend. He talks about the importance of these games with the Stars only having four preseason games and that limits the opportunity for the younger players. Host Gavin Spittle and Sean touch on the players to look out for. Jim Nill…
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Stars Games To Be Streamed On Amazon, New Inductees To Stars Hall Of Fame & Wyatt Johnston Cracks Top 50 List
It was announced on Monday that the Stars are moving from Victory+ to Amazon Prime Video for their games this season. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss what this move will be like for the fans. Marty Turko and Les Jackson are the new inductees to the Dallas Stars Hall Of…
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Connor Hellebuyck Publicly Requests Trade: Why The Stars Can't and Shouldn't Make an Offer
Connor Hellebuyck went public this week saying that he wants out of Winnipeg. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss hypothetical trade options for Dallas and Winnipeg and why the Stars can't and shouldn't make an offer. The guys review historical data on Stanley Cup champions…
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Top Things The Stars Need To Do To Be Successful This Season, Wyatt Johnston Cracks NHL’s Top 20 Centers List, Free Agents Still Available
Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro are listing their top things the Stars need to do to be successful in 2026-2027. Wyatt Johnston was listed at 18 on the NHL Network’s top 20 centers. Sean details his list. The guys also discuss top free agents still available for the Stars to pursue.
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The Stars Will Have Two New Sweaters/Jerseys This Year
Host Gavin Spittle and Stars Thoughts dot com's Robert Tiffin discuss the recent NHL announcement that all 32 teams will debut "Hometown Remix" jerseys designed to celebrate local culture and fan identity. Addressing an article by Corey Pronman in The Athletic that ranked the Stars 30th in 2026...
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Reasons Why The Mavs & Stars Settled Their Differences, Is It A Proper Rating For Jake Oettinger, Can Wyatt Johnston Do More? Is The Stars Window Closing?
Stars Thoughts dot com’s Robert Tiffin joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss why the Mavs and Stars settled their differences. The guys discuss Jake Oettinger’s ranking on NHL Network's Top 10 Goalies. At just 23 years old, can Wyatt Johnston do more? They also discuss whether the Stars'…
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Explaining Roster Depth, Top 5 D-Men In The Central, & Explaining Why Mavrik Bourque Couldn’t Stay
Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro reflect on the Spits and Suds live event on Tuesday evening. The guys discuss the Stars' upcoming season and the importance of this team's depth. Gavin and Sean look at the current Stars assistant coaches and whether other teams will interview them...
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Live From BoomerJack's! Q&A
Part 2 of the live event from BoomerJack's in Fairview! Listeners asked the panel different Star-related questions.
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Live From BoomerJack's!
From BoomerJack's in Fairview, it's Spits and Suds Live! Spits and Suds friends Sean Shapiro, Robert Tiffin, Lia Assimakopoulos, Stephen Meserve, Brien Rea, Brad Lukowich and Cross Hanas join host Gavin Spittle at the first-ever Spits and Suds Live event!
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Lia Assimakopoulos From The Dallas Morning News
Lia Assimakopoulos from the Dallas Morning News joins the panel and discusses Jake Oettinger and if he has a lot to prove this season. Then the panel gives their thoughts on Jason Robertson and if he will sign long term with the Stars after his one-year deal comes to an end after this season.
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Victory+ Pregame and Postgame Host Brien Rea
Brien Rea has had quite the summer to say the least. He tells Gavin Spittle and the panelists about the crazy summer he's had to begin. Brien says Jason Robertson will be the biggest story this season again because he only signed a one year deal. He gives his thoughts on what he expects from the...
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Cross and Trevor Hanas
At the Spits and Suds live event at BoomerJack's, host Gavin Spittle is joined by Cross Hanas and his dad Trevor Hanas. They talk about Trevor's career and what it was like to coach his son Cross. Trevor discusses Hannah Bilka's hockey play. Cross tells Gavin about some of his teammates with the...
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Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Kings Retiring Kopitar’s Number, Is Houston The Frontrunner For An Expansion Team?
Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro is at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton. He joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss the event and highlight some of the top players to watch. Pittsburgh has signed Ville Koivunen to an 8 year deal for $32 million. The LA Kings announced they will retire Anze Kopitar’s…
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2 Dallas Stars Make NHL Network’s Top 20 Wings Right Now List & Figuring Out The Top 2 Lines For The Stars
We are one week away from the Spits and Suds live event in Allen! Host Gavin Spittle and Sean Shapiro express their excitement for the event. NHL Network put out their “Top 20 Wings Right Now” list and two Dallas Stars made it. Sean and Gavin look at what makes the biggest difference for teams…
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Do Big NHL Contracts Affect Jason Robertson? & The Guys Thoughts On TV/Radio Simulcasts
Gavin shares a hilarious story to begin today’s podcast. Going around the NHL, the Red Wings wished Dylan Larkin a happy birthday on Twitter despite him saying he wants to be traded. The Blue Jackets announced they will be simulcasting their broadcast on TV and Radio. Gavin and Sean discuss the...
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Jason Robertson Returns To Dallas On One Year Deal
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro and host Gavin Spittle give their opinion on Jason Robertson signing a one year contract to stay with the Dallas Stars. Gavin brings up a great point regarding Jason Robertson using the tablet on the bench after a shift and why it’s a good thing. The guys also discuss...
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Reaction To Jason Robertson Signing A One Year Deal To Stay In Dallas
The Stars have signed Jason Robertson to a one year deal worth 12 million dollars. Gavin Spittle gives his thoughts on the move and how it benefits both the Dallas Stars and Jason Robertson.
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Details on Jason Robertson’s Arbitration Hearing, A Top 50 NHL List Missing Wyatt Johnston & Stars Over/Under Point Total
Jason Robertson’s arbitration hearing is scheduled for Saturday. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the process for the hearing and when the Stars must be cap compliant. Gavin and Sean rank the top 10 current NHL players and top 6 defenseman after a Top 50 list came out and...
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Victory+ Changes and Challenges, NHL Salary Arbitration and Contracts, NHL Schedule Overview
Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the upcoming August 11th listener event logistics and analyze current streaming challenges alongside NHL scheduling trends with the upcoming 84 game schedule this season.
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NHL Salary Arbitration and Contracts, NHL Schedule Overview
Updates on recent NHL contract signings and analyzing the 84 game schedule and expressing concern over the condensed nature of the season and the physical toll on players.
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Victory+ Changes and Challenges
Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss the upcoming August 11th listener event logistics and analyze current streaming challenges.
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The Hockey Hawk Gavin Spittle and a number of guests discuss the Dallas Stars, NHL News and share lots of stories and laughs.
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