Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 603: Featuring Ken Reid & Morgan Geekie

Date: December 8, 2025
Hosts: Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette (“Biz”), Rear Admiral, Mike Grinnell
Guests: Ken Reid (Canadian broadcaster/author), Morgan Geekie (Boston Bruins)

Overview

In this episode, the Chiclets crew delivers their signature blend of hockey analysis, stories, and banter, welcoming NHL scorer Morgan Geekie of the Boston Bruins and celebrated Canadian broadcaster Ken Reid. The show covers Morgan’s hockey journey, Bruins insights, Team Canada’s Olympic selection intrigue, and a deep dive into the art of scouting with Reid. Plus, the guys break down the latest NHL storylines—highlighting the Quinn Hughes trade drama, hand pass rule controversies, and breakout stars—while never straying far from their famously irreverent and authentic personalities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Weekend Stories & Parenthood Woes

[03:45–13:00]

• Whitney shares a hilariously graphic story about doing “boys weekend” with his sons—culminating in being projectile vomited on in the middle of the night.
  • “He turns, buddy, he puked directly in my face.” (Whitney, 06:24)
• The crew debates the challenge of being a stay-at-home parent compared to a normal job.
  • “Being a stay at home parent is way harder than working now… I’m talking like the go-in, sit-at-a-desk... Way harder.” (Whitney, 03:51)
• Sleepwalking kids, household chaos, and fort-building with Nerf guns contribute to classic dad banter.

2. NHL Life: Nostalgia, Trophies & AI Boobs

[13:00–14:33]

• The hosts reminisce about their playing careers—jerseys, medals, and trophies.
• Quick sidebar on AI infiltrating social media, Barstool content, and "AI boobs."
  • “You’re going to see her AI boobs busted out of the screen.” (Keith, 12:20)

3. Morgan Geekie Interview: From MLB Dreams to NHL Star

[14:34–41:43]

• Morgan discusses his baseball roots, giving his Bruins teammates custom baseball gloves as gifts.
  • “I was like 13 in that picture…I loved it. My dad made us play baseball all the time.” (Geekie, 15:14)
• Turning point from baseball to hockey—trying to play at U.S. colleges, but ended up sticking with the frozen game.
• Playing against the odds: Heavy wooden sticks as a kid, underappreciated before his breakout.
  • “My dad would go to the hardware store, buy 10 sticks for 60 bucks and that was it.” (Geekie, 19:15)
• The “opportunity” factor: How his Boston move, skills coaching, and increased role sparked his scoring surge.
  • “It was tough…I was playing like eight, ten minutes a night…That was one of the reasons I came to Boston.” (Geekie, 21:12)
• The psychology of scoring—responding to doubters on Twitter, playing with confidence, and building chemistry on the Bruins.
  • “I just think people think that we’re not real humans sometimes…But it’s all fun.” (Geekie, 28:43)
• Bruins team culture: Overcoming low expectations, the hard-nosed bottom six, standouts like Zboril, coping with injuries.
• Geekie on being mentioned as a possible Team Canada Olympic player—humility in the spotlight.
  • “I’d open doors and fill water bottles to just be on the Canadian team.” (Geekie, 34:17)

4. Bruins Chemistry, Power Play, and Life in Boston

[36:34–38:54]

• Working with power play coach Steve Spot, improvements in predictability and chemistry.
• Geekie discusses fitting into Boston sports culture and the city’s passionate fanbase.

5. Broader NHL Storylines

[41:44–54:54]

• Quinn Hughes trade rumors: Debate over the Canucks’ next moves, possible destinations (Devils, Red Wings, Flyers).
  • “People think I’m being sarcastic. I feel brutal for Canucks fans.” (Whitney, 55:23)
• Philadelphia and Detroit as dark horses due to need and assets; New Jersey an odds-on favorite due to family ties.
  • Plenty of speculation about asset returns, contract implications, and roster fits from hosts and the CHAT.

6. Hand Pass Review & NHL Rule Frustrations

[66:14–73:21]

• Detailed breakdown of two controversial hand pass calls—exasperation with consistency, use of replay, and the impact of rules on game flow.
  • “If a puck gets shot at a guy and he puts his hand up and it hits his hand and it’s still going, that’s not a hand pass. That’s not how that works.” (Keith, 70:22)
• Classic Dean Evason sound bite: “The game was a joke. That’s what I count it to.” (69:32)
• The coaching therapy session: empathizing with NHL bench bosses dealing with rules chaos.

7. Ken Reid Segment: Scouting, Old School Stories, & Team Canada

[78:06–88:27]

• Reid argues for eliminating instant replay, bringing back human error, and restoring hockey’s old-school authenticity.
  • “Let’s put the genie back in the bottle. Get rid of instant replay.” (Reid, 79:08)
• On Team Canada: Tom Wilson’s snub would be a crime; Bedard’s case for a spot; stories about how players “earn” their Olympic stripes.
  • “He’s literally done everything that you could do as a hockey player to solidify himself a spot…Tom Wilson’s team.” (Keith, 83:27)
  • “Just bring Bedard for your power play… it’s so Hockey Canada.” (Reid, 84:55)
• Parallels drawn between Jerome Iginla’s late invite in 2002 and Morgan Geekie’s current breakout.

8. NHL Big Picture: Oilers, Avalanche & Hot Teams

[88:27–92:20]

• Hosts put Edmonton’s seasonal runs in perspective, noting the usual streaky rise after a slow start.
  • “You don’t win a cup in… Look as what they say you can miss the playoffs in October and November but you can’t make it.” (Reid, 89:18)
• The centrality of Bouchard’s play to the Oilers’ success.
• Blunt judgements on Winnipeg and Toronto: “Their high-end window’s closed, I think.” (Reid, 92:20)
• Enthusiastic appreciation for the Avalanche and McKinnon’s current dominance.

9. Scouting Tales with Ken Reid

[101:21–120:21]

• Reid unpacks stories from his new books ("Hometown Hockey Heroes" and "Scouting"):
  • Wild scouting tales—jailbreaks, psychologists-turned-scouts, missing the NHL draft because of confusion with the Vietnam draft.
  • The art and joy of unearthing “diamond in the rough” players—e.g., Tutu, Antoine Roussel, Jared Smithson.
  • Scouting bias versus actual NHL outcomes (“Anyone can find the top ten, it’s about seeing what isn’t obvious.”).

10. Closing Banter & Recommendations

[120:21–End]

• Tales of Whitney’s mom’s crush on Jody Shelley and Halifax minor hockey hijinks.
• Discussion on pairing lines in the NHL—why don’t teams put their best offensive players together more often?
• Wrap with a shoutout to Macklin Celebrini’s historic production; pitch for upcoming interviews and YouTube content.
• Classic irreverent conclusions: ad read fumbles, “dick paradise” jokes, and movie ideas about NHL scouts.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

- On Parenting:

• “He turns, buddy, he puked directly in my face.” (Whitney, 06:24)

- On Doubters & NHL Life:

• “I just think people think that we’re not real humans sometimes…I understand it’s all a joke…But I’m where I am, and they’re where they are.” (Morgan Geekie, 28:43)

- On Team Canada Snubs:

• “If Wilson is not on the team, he’s rooting for Team USA.” (Whitney, about Biz’s loyalty, 83:14)
• “Just bring Bedard for your power play. Your fourth line’s not going to play that much anyway. But that is so Hockey Canada.” (Reid, 85:08)

- On Rulebook Madness:

• “Let’s put the genie back in the bottle. Get rid of instant replay.” (Ken Reid, 79:08)
• “The entire game was a joke.” (Dean Evason, 69:32 – replayed as a clip)

- On the NHL’s Next Trade Earthquake:

• “People think I’m being sarcastic, but I feel brutal for Canucks fans. That sucks, man.” (Whitney, 55:23)

- On Finding NHL Diamonds:

• “Anybody can go to a minor midget game and find Connor Bedard. That’s not difficult. But how do you find Antoine Roussel?...That’s what these guys like.” (Ken Reid, 117:15)

- On Scouting Reports:

• “Superb defenseman…Should’ve never been moved to forward. Could’ve had a 15 year NHL career on the point.” (Scout’s report on Biz, read by Ken Reid, 102:13)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:45 — Whitney’s “puked in my face” parenting story
• 14:34–41:43 — Morgan Geekie interview: MLB dreams, NHL rise, Bruins, Team Canada talk
• 41:44–54:54 — Quinn Hughes trade drama and analysis
• 66:14–73:21 — Hand pass rule controversy & coach soundbite
• 78:06–88:27 — Ken Reid on scouting, Olympics, hockey culture
• 101:21–120:21 — Ken Reid’s wildest scouting stories
• 132:40 — Celebrini stats drop & McKinnon/Colorado Avalanche praise

Additional Highlights

• Bruins fans & Boston energy: Geekie’s humility in fan interactions and fitting into the city's passionate sports culture.
• Rule Frustration: Strong calls from all hosts for major overhaul or elimination of the NHL’s current video replay approach.
• Scouting “War Stories”: Tales of road warrior scouts, non-traditional discoveries, and the joy of hockey’s grassroots.

Tone & Style

The episode is laced with irreverent humor, authentic candor, and a camaraderie that blends deep hockey IQ with wild storytelling. Guests are treated like family, banter is relentless, and the show oscillates easily from locker room laughter to sharp, inside-the-game commentary. Expect digressions, raw language, and an unapologetically “Chiclets” filter on the biggest issues in hockey.

Listen for: Behind-the-scenes NHL locker room tales, the reality of parenting, what makes a player a “mutt” worth betting on, and why a forced smile at a minor-league rink might just be the key to the next NHL Cinderella story.