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Spits & Suds Podcast
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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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Mavericks Name New Venue For Home Games, Possible Trade Scenarios For The Stars This Offseason
1w ago00:36:35Tap to summarizeRobert Tiffin from Stars Thoughts dot com joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about the Mavericks naming Valley View the new site for home games. Then the guys discuss possible trade scenarios for the Stars this offseason. Robert says all signs point towards a Robertson contract extension before the NHL draft. Is Remi Poirier ready to take that next step and become the backup for Jake Oettinger in Dallas? Robert doesn’t see Casey DeSmith as a big trade piece for other teams as a 35 year old backup goalie.
Transcribe →Memorial Cup Championship, Jason Robertson Negotiations, Strategic Trade Considerations
1w ago00:33:29Tap to summarizeNHL insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the Memorial Cup Championship he covered. The guys review the high level of talent displayed at the Memorial Cup, noting that many players involved are prospects for NHL organizations. Social Media rumors are circulating about what a Jason Robertson contract could look like. Sean explains that while $14 million is a logical opening negotiation position for an agent, the final market value will likely land closer to $12 or $12.5 million. Sean compares the situation to the Mikko Rantanen deal and expects a resolution with the Stars within 26 days. Sean and Gavin go through fan-suggested trades, Nashville speaking to Colorado GM Chris McFarland and praise the Stars' management pipeline.
Transcribe →Logan Stankoven’s Success In Carolina, Texas Stars Extend Curtis McKenzie, Remembering Claude Lemieux
2w ago00:29:35Tap to summarizeOur NHL Insider Sean Shapiro breaks down what he has seen this year from Logan Stankoven with Carolina. The Texas Stars re-signed Curtis McKenzie to a one-year contract. Sean brings up how this will be hard for some people to watch the Stanley Cup because Carter Hart is in net for the Golden Knights. He shares his thoughts on Nils Lundkvist's play this season. Gavin and Sean remember Claude Lemieux after his tragic passing on Thursday.
Transcribe →Andi Petrillo, Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey & Thursday Coast2Coast
2w ago00:43:53Tap to summarizeAndi Petrillo from Amazon Prime’s Monday Night Hockey & Thursday Coast2Coast joins host Gavin Spittle on this edition of Spits and Suds. Andi had Dallas winning the Stanley Cup this year and was stunned they were a first round exit. Gavin and Andi discuss her book "Just Call Me "Andi": Sports Stories from a Trailblazer.” Andi explains the transition from radio to television and what her first show was like. She shares a story about Mats Sundin when she worked in Toronto for the Maple Leafs. She also shares some stories about her husband, retired goalkeeper Jon Conway. Andi explains why not all of Canada is rallying around the Montreal Canadiens. She explains why she thinks the Captain role has evolved over the years. Gavin and Andi share some stories about Cassie Campbell-Pascall and Ron MacLean.
Transcribe →Disciplinary Incident At The Memorial Cup, Analysis Of The Presidents Trophy Curse, Jason Robertson Contract Outlook
2w ago00:37:34Tap to summarize*Host Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro. The guys discuss the Memorial Cup tournament. Sean explains what makes Junior Hockey so exciting. He says it's one of the most thrilling products to watch. Then they discuss the Jordan Tourigny ejection for stomping another player with his skate. Sean expresses skepticism about the value of fighting in junior hockey, questioning if it has a positive impact on the sport. Gavin notes the vital role junior hockey plays in developing NHL talent.*Gavin questions the validity of the "Presidents' Trophy curse," noting that the 2012-2013 Chicago Blackhawks were the last team to win both the trophy and the Stanley Cup. Sean pushes back on the severity of the curse, citing data from 1971 to 2024 showing that the number one seed wins the Stanley Cup roughly 32% of the time, suggesting the "curse" is an overblown narrative rather than a mathematical reality. Regarding the series between Vegas and Colorado, the guys discuss the current NHL playoff format system failing to reward regular-season performances. They note that high-performing teams like Dallas and Minnesota were forced into an early-round matchup.*Gavin and Sean analyze the contract situation for Jason Robertson, comparing his value to Mitch Marner's eight-year, $96 million contract. They believe a decision regarding Robertson's future—whether an extension or a potential trade—will likely be resolved before the draft. They also preview Carolina/Montreal game 4.
Transcribe →Jason Robertson Contract Outlook
2w ago00:07:06Tap to summarizeGavin and Sean analyze the contract situation for Jason Robertson, comparing his value to Mitch Marner's eight-year, $96 million contract. They express the belief that a decision regarding Robertson's future, whether an extension or a potential trade, will likely be resolved before the draft. They also preview Carolina/Montreal game 4.
Transcribe →Analysis Of Presidents Trophy "Curse"
2w ago00:12:53Tap to summarizeGavin questions the validity of the "Presidents' Trophy curse," noting that the 2012-2013 Chicago Blackhawks were the last team to win both the trophy and the Stanley Cup. Sean pushes back on the severity of the curse, citing data from 1971 to 2024 showing that the number one seed wins the Stanley Cup roughly 32% of the time, suggesting the "curse" is an overblown narrative rather than a mathematical reality. Regarding the series between Vegas and Colorado, the guys discuss the current NHL playoff format system failing to reward regular-season performances. They note that high-performing teams like Dallas and Minnesota were forced into an early-round matchup.
Transcribe →Disciplinary Incident At The Memorial Cup
2w ago00:17:15Tap to summarizeHost Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro. The guys discuss the Memorial Cup tournament. Sean explains what makes Junior Hockey so exciting. He says it's one of the most thrilling products to watch. Then they discuss the Jordan Tourigny ejection for stomping another player with his skate. Sean expresses skepticism about the value of fighting in junior hockey, questioning if it has a positive impact on the sport. Gavin notes the vital role junior hockey plays in developing NHL talent.
Transcribe →Conference Finals Underway, Pavel Dorofeyev's Expiring Contract & Could The Stars Make A Play For Šimon Nemec?
3w ago00:30:29Tap to summarizeThe Golden Knights struck first in the Western Conference Finals with a 4-2 win against Colorado. NHL Insider Sean Shapiro explains to host Gavin Spittle what Vegas did to slow down the Colorado offense. The guys discuss Pavel Dorofeyev’s contract expiring with the Golden Knights at the end of the year, and that he is due for a raise given how well he’s played this year. Could the Stars make a play for Šimon Nemec? What would Dallas have to give up for him? The guys discuss. It’s been 12 days since the Hurricanes played a hockey game. What will Carolina look like in Game 1 against Montreal? Sean describes the excitement his daughter had watching Montreal win the Walter Cup in the PWHL.
Transcribe →Why Jason Robertson Should Not Be Traded & Coaching Vacancies
3w ago00:50:32Tap to summarizeDavid Castillo from Stars Stack and D Magazine joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss why the Stars need to re-sign Jason Robertson. They also discuss coaching vacancies in the NHL. David gives his opinion on Adam Foote and Kris Knoblauch being let go by Vancouver and Edmonton. Since Knoblauch was let go from a team that made it to the Cup the last two years, Gavin asks David if Glen Gulutzan has a short leash in Dallas, given that Knoblauch was fired after a first-round exit against Anaheim.
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