Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 593: Featuring Logan Cooley & Ryan Reaves

Date: November 3, 2025
Hosts: Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette ("Biz"), Rear Admiral ("RA"), Mike Grinnell ("G"), with guests Logan Cooley & Ryan Reaves

Episode Overview

This episode blends classic Spittin’ Chiclets: deep-dives on the NHL’s biggest storylines with candid takes, vivid locker room details, and appearances by two major guests. The crew goes in on the heartbreak of Toronto’s World Series loss, previews surging NHL teams, spotlights emerging stars, and welcomes Logan Cooley (fresh off a new contract) and Ryan Reaves (the league’s perennial enforcer) for raw, hilarious interviews.

Main Themes & Highlights

• Toronto's World Series Heartbreak:
  Biz and the crew dissect the city’s latest sports agony, analyzing the Blue Jays’ Game 7 collapse versus the Dodgers, the viral reaction across Canada, and the “curse” accusations swirling around Biz.

• Emerging NHL Storylines:
  The Penguins’ surprising hot start, the development of young stars like Logan Cooley, and trade rumors across the league (notably involving the St. Louis Blues).

• Interviews:

  • Logan Cooley talks about his NHL rise, Pittsburgh’s hockey roots, the transition to Utah, and his fresh eight-year deal.
  • Ryan Reaves shares thoughts on life as an NHL veteran, protecting rookies, San Jose’s potential, and future plans post-hockey.

• Classic Chiclets Locker Room Banter:
  The guys riff on coaching changes, the mental game, evolving training techniques, and the realities of life on and off the ice.

Detailed Breakdown

1. Toronto's World Series Loss: Curse Continues?

• Biz relives attending Game 7 in Toronto, describes the excruciating atmosphere, and the peculiar sense of pride in the city's restraint post-defeat:
  • Biz (03:12): "It was unreal ... it ended up being the best sporting event I've ever attended. ... You could just even tell after the game — it was so quiet outside. ... I was proud of the way the fans handled it."
  • On critical game moments: botched base-running, "lodged ball" controversy, and key Dodgers decisions.
  • Dan (13:53): "They tried to give it away. ... The Dodgers batted .203 – the worst for a champion since 1966."
  • Crew debates whether Biz’s presence "mushed" yet another Toronto team, sparking the "Biz curse" vs. "Drake curse" chat.
  • Biz (26:27): "I'll never apologize for rooting for my country. ... I will wear the Maple Leaf proud."
• Timestamps: 02:30–27:00

2. NHL Roundup: Penguins Resurgence & League Stories

• Army (Colby Armstrong) joins to discuss:
  • Penguins' 8-3-2 start, infusion of youth; Sid and Geno's rejuvenation.
  • New coach Dan Muse's impact and locker room vibes.
  • Army (40:22): "He [Geno] just wants to play. He wants to win. ... It's amazing ... they've had that relationship for so long."
• The hosts riff on injuries, goalies ("She Loves Jari"), depth scoring, and playoff potential.
• Timestamps: 31:00–51:00

3. Interview: Logan Cooley (Utah, formerly Coyotes)

• Logan Cooley steps in, fresh off signing a long-term contract.
• On his Pittsburgh roots:
  • Cooley (56:11): "We were a big hockey family. ... Crosby’s program — he gives free equipment to younger kids ... I just remember loving the game and never looked back."
• Discusses late physical development, the ultra-competitive USNTDP experience, and his focus on speed training.
• On transition to Utah from Arizona:
  • Cooley (63:49): "Right when we found out we’re going to Arizona, [owner] Ryan Smith ... came to Arizona ... said, 'Whatever you need, I’m going to do it.'"
• Talks linemates (Gunther & Paterka), team chemistry, and the realities of midseason team relocation — especially how tough it is for players with families.
• Locker room personalities, young Pittsburgh hockey up-and-comers, and refusing to pay for summer ice (despite the new contract):
  • Cooley (61:45): "Troach told me ... he used to have to hunt you down to pay for ice. ... He said he’s never paying for ice again."
• Timestamps: 54:39–72:38

4. Interview: Ryan Reaves (San Jose Sharks)

• “Revo” brings his classic charisma to an extended chat:
• Talks balancing enforcer with mentorship for young stars (Will Smith & Mack Celebrini), setting a "team-first" culture.
• On life after Toronto:
  • Reaves (87:46): "It’s hard to describe, but I just feel a little bit more myself here [in San Jose]. In Toronto it’s ... a little more corporate. You got people hovering over you all the time."
• Shares sleep struggles (and tips!), guiding his son’s hockey journey, and evolving skating education for the next generation.
• On post-playing career aspirations:
  • Reaves (86:27): "I think I'd have a hard time not being part of a team, you know ... coaching, management ... but I need to be able to swear a little bit. That's more me."
• Biz, Whitney, and Dan pitch the "Ryan Reaves Show" for the Chiclets Network:
  • Dan (91:47): "Tuesday and Thursday — The Ryan Reaves Show. You let us know."
• Locker room tales, sushi dinners, and Book of Mormon obsession.
• Timestamps: 78:32–105:10

5. League Notes & Banter

• Rookie defenseman surge:
  Matthew Schaefer's historic start and rookie D comparisons.
• Celebrini vs. Cider battle:
  Drawing Crosby-Pronger comparisons; Reaves on the edge Macklin Celebrini brings.
• Trade Rumor Mill:
  St. Louis’ Kyrou to Montreal chatter; Markstrom’s New Jersey extension.
• Breakout Teams & Players:
  Anaheim and Vancouver’s depth, Nashville’s undrafted scoring machine Kiefer Sherwood.
  • Biz (120:14): "He literally works his a** off — lunch pail night in, night out ... that’s part of the team’s identity."
• Playoff baseball vs. playoff hockey debates, and how playoff pressure separates the bold from the “riverboat gamblers.”
• Timestamps: Sprinkled throughout (notably 73:00–137:00)

Notable Quotes

• Biz (25:49): "People in Toronto are proud of the way that group came together ... boys, this is just the beginning."
• Cooley (67:59): "You see it all the time on social media — [Clayton Keller’s] truly the most underrated player in the league."
• Ryan Reaves (80:43): "Mac [Celebrini] is so much better than some of these other young guys that get all the praise. ... He's not afraid to muck it up."
• Whitney (112:45): "If the Blue Jays pinch ran for Bouchard on third base, he would have walked home."

Memorable Moments & Funniest Bits

• Biz’s “curse” is debated (31:00, 20:11).
• Sidney Crosby cameo promises and the “Mario wink” (27:25).
• Cooley ribbing Army:
  Cooley (55:08): "Yeah, kind of throwing some shade right there."
• Reaves on sleep struggles:
  Reaves (94:39): "If I try and force it, I'm getting zero minutes."
• Reaves’ son learning “side to side crossovers”:
  Reaves (98:44): “He’s just crossing over, back-checking, and he’s going side to side. I was like, what the are you doing, dog?”
• Old timey Toronto baseball call & viral fan reactions.

Key Timestamps

• 02:30–27:00: Toronto World Series loss therapy hour
• 31:00–51:00: Penguins, NHL roundup with Army
• 54:39–72:38: Logan Cooley's interview
• 78:32–105:10: Ryan Reaves' interview
• 73:00–137:00: League notes, rookie D, rumors, wild banter

Chiclets Tone

• Irreverent, hilarious, and candid, swinging from expertly breaking down complex on-ice plays to chirping each other’s hockey backgrounds, all with a heart-on-sleeve pride for their teams and country.

For the Uninitiated

If you missed the episode:

• You’ll get a crash course in Toronto sports heartbreak, the inside story on the Penguins’ and Sharks’ locker rooms, why Logan Cooley is the next big thing, what it’s really like to be a modern NHL enforcer, and the gritty, comical truth of life in and around the best league in the world.
• Plus, league insider scoops, neurotic sleep advice, and the gossip fueling your next hockey group chat.

Skip the ads and banter — this is Spittin’ Chiclets at its bold, rowdy best.