Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 608: Featuring Drew Doughty
Release Date: December 30, 2025
Hosts: Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette ("Biz"), Rear Admiral (RA), Mike Grinnell
Special Guest: Drew Doughty
Episode Overview
In Episode 608 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys catch up after the holiday season in a lively, unfiltered chat packed with NHL analysis, personal stories, and their trademark banter. The episode features LA Kings defenseman and future Hall of Famer Drew Doughty, who joins live from the Kings’ practice facility to reflect on his legendary career, Olympic pressure, memories of Daryl Sutter, and plenty more. The crew also breaks down the hottest NHL storylines—Buffalo’s wild ride, the Battle of Florida, World Juniors controversies, the impact of "Heated Rivalry," and more. Classic Chiclets humor and honest hockey talk dominate, making this one a must-listen (or read) for fans.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Holiday Recap & Crew Banter
Timestamps: 02:00–16:00
- The guys swap Christmas stories: Grinnell talks about getting a bubble hockey machine for his kids after acquiring it from the Barstool office, Biz recounts a relaxing low-key holiday ("Went deep, buddy, 12 hours of sleep"), and Whitney laughs about practicing bubble hockey to beat his son.
- Biz reviews Christmas movies—claims to have watched "There Will Be Blood" twice, sparking back-and-forth over its merits as a Christmas film.
"No, I watched 'There Will Be Blood' twice." – Biz [03:58] "A lot of joy. You're right. When I think of 'There Will Be Blood,' I think of Santa." – Grinnell [06:14]
- Biz describes his experience with a two-person Thai massage, jokingly dubbing it superior to any other stress relief.
"I don't know if I'll ever get another massage with one person. I'm so over getting the one person massage." – Biz [14:22]
2. Winter Classic & NHL Scheduling Gaffes
Timestamps: 17:20–21:00
- The crew previews the Miami Winter Classic (Rangers vs. Panthers), lamenting the missed opportunity for a Florida Panther vs. Lightning matchup.
"Top titty in my opinion. Get the whole state together for an absolute shitshow... NASCAR at Bristol style." – Biz [17:42]
- Biz and Keith Yandle argue that a doubleheader outdoor series (Panthers vs. Lightning) should have happened.
"They should have done a home and home..." – Yandle [18:11]
- Chiclets fans—Biz says he’ll let Rob Ray paddle his ass at center ice if Buffalo makes the playoffs.
3. Battle of Florida Heats Up
Timestamps: 22:05–31:17
- Extended breakdown of escalated nastiness between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers.
- Praise for Scott Sabourin's old-school fighting style and the evolved role of tough guys in today’s NHL.
"Complete madman." – Grinnell [22:43] "He ain't changing his style up...so much fucking respect for.' – Biz on Sabourin [23:58]
- Keith extols Florida’s physicality while recognizing Tampa’s response.
4. Eastern Conference Storylines: Buffalo's Roller Coaster
Timestamps: 36:45–53:14
- The Sabres’ shocking turnaround: 22 days ago they were 28th in the NHL; now they're in the wild card hunt on an 8-game winning streak.
"22 days ago, the Sabres were 28th...now they're in the second wild card spot." – Grinnell [45:44]
- The crew discusses Lindy Ruff’s job security and the newly arrived no-nonsense approach of GM Jarmo Kekäläinen.
- Joke wager: if Buffalo is in a playoff spot on Jan 13th after Biz does TNT between-the-benches, he’ll let Rob Ray paddle his ass at center ice as penance for doubting the Sabres.
"I'll let Rob Ray paddle my ass at center ice on behalf of Sabres nation." – Biz [51:40]
5. Other Hot NHL Topics
Key Segments:
- Marchment Knee Incident [53:15–55:26]:
- Barzal retaliates “baseball bat” style, referencing Phil Kessel’s legendary slash; Islanders’ team mentality praised.
- Leafs Fire Power Play Coach [69:02–72:47]:
- Steve Sullivan replaces Mark Savard. The crew reminisces about Sullivan’s hockey IQ and power play mind.
- Celebrini MVP Watch & World Juniors [75:49–87:00]:
- Celebrini’s special season sparks Hart Trophy talk if he drags San Jose to playoffs.
- World Juniors: Player ejected for innocuous hit, sparking a rant about IIHF officiating.
"Half of the refs...are the biggest bunch of pussies on the planet." – Biz [78:46]
- Handshake discourse, culture clashes, and team Canada’s loss of “mean” identity.
6. Heated Rivalry: The Hockey Show That Took Over the Internet
Timestamps: 168:59–177:23 (RA’s World)
- Rear Admiral reflects on the cultural impact of "Heated Rivalry," a streaming show depicting a high-profile, closeted gay relationship between fictional hockey stars.
"This show is a cultural phenomenon in the hockey world..." – RA [169:03]
- The show’s positive effects: normalizing LGBTQ+ stories in hockey, bringing in new fans, and encouraging people to live more authentically.
- The main characters are inspired by Crosby-Ovechkin (one Canadian, one Russian superstar).
- It's caused a viral stir: "The lead actor started with 5,000 followers, now over a MILLION on Instagram." [171:56]
- "It’s like Brokeback Mountain meets Slap Shot." – RA [171:11]
7. Interview: Drew Doughty Unfiltered
Timestamps: 98:22–146:47
Career Reflection & Olympic Memories
- Doughty candidly confirms legendary stories:
"It's a true story." (on being late for the 2010 gold medal game) [99:20]
- Arrived minutes before Mike Babcock’s speech, full of anxiety, after a transport blunder.
- “I walked in, like, five minutes before Babcock’s speech...my pitters are, like, drenched.” [100:06]
- On being the new kid at the Vancouver Olympics: “I was just go out there and play. Nothing was fazing me. Now it’s different...I feel more pressure, the anxiety of performing.” [102:23]
- Leadership: Doughty talks about growing into the veteran role, learning from Matt Greene and Dustin Brown, and keeping young guys accountable.
Daryl Sutter Era & Kings’ Cup Runs
- Details Sutter's psychological coaching:
“At times, I hated this guy...now, most favorite coach. He pushed the right buttons.” [116:30]
- Sutter used sarcasm and direct challenges, like making Doughty play forward for a shift after he rushed the puck too much [117:41].
- Cup runs: Memories of the dominant LA Kings teams; the emotional exhaustion after back-to-back deep playoff runs.
- On rebuilding years: “You realize how hard it is to win. People were doubting me...minus thirty, what can you do?” [124:44]
Current Mindset & Olympic Pressure
- "I want to make this team so fucking bad...It’s on my mind all the time." – Doughty on chasing another Olympics [125:58]
- He credits health, renewed training regimen, and experience as helping potentially extend his career.
Classic Doughty Moments
- Stories about his soccer background and family, being a “natural,” and not working out in-season during early NHL years.
- Biz brings up on-ice battles and Doughty’s classic hit on Taylor Hall—“Head down for eight minutes,” prawn-walled him [136:51].
- Doughty's off-ice hobbies: obsessed with sports, golf, attending Taylor Swift’s concert (“One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to” [142:35]), and living the LA lifestyle.
Notable Quotes
- “I don't want to change a thing. Don't change anything.” (on his career path) [133:02]
- On veterans adjusting to new generational attitudes: “You have no idea...I say to the guys, you have no idea what it was like with Sutter.” [130:25]
8. World Juniors: Culture & Critiques
Timestamps: 83:51–88:31 (and throughout)
- Crew recalls World Juniors heroes: Jerome Iginla, Eberle, John Carlson, Dion Phaneuf’s “Double Dion.”
Notable Quotes
"I always give the haha double clicks… This week you were giving them out like Daniel Plainview was taking oil."
— Grinnell [07:07]
"I just think it's a lesson for every kid — you can be a point-per-game guy in the American League, but if you play with an edge, you can get up, play 12 minutes, and make seven digits."
— Biz, on A.J. Greer [30:48]
"If the Sabres win that night and are in a playoff spot, I will let Rob Ray paddle my ass at center ice on behalf of Sabres Nation."
— Biz [51:40]
"This show is a cultural phenomenon in the hockey world right now..."
— RA, on "Heated Rivalry" [169:03]
"At times I hated [Sutter], did not want to play for this guy...now probably most favorite coach. He pushed the right buttons."
— Doughty [116:30]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 02:00–16:00 — Holiday Recap & Banter
- 17:20–21:00 — Winter Classic Talk & NHL Scheduling
- 22:05–31:17 — Battle of Florida Breakdown
- 36:45–53:14 — Buffalo’s Wild Card Push & Bet
- 53:15–55:26 — Player Safety/Retaliation: Marchment & Barzal
- 69:02–72:47 — Leafs, Power Play Changes
- 75:49–87:00 — Celebrini MVP Watch & World Juniors Rant
- 98:22–146:47 — Drew Doughty Feature Interview
- 168:59–177:23 — heated rivalry Discussion (RA’s World)
Tone & Language
The episode features Spittin' Chiclets' signature irreverence and camaraderie, blending deep hockey discussion with raunchy jokes and honest, unfiltered opinions. The energy peaks in heated debates, storytelling, and candid interviews.
For Listeners Who Missed It…
This episode delivers a heady mix of NHL news, insider stories, and off-ice honesty:
- Drew Doughty gets real about the Olympics, Sutter’s mind games, and the maturity of age.
- Sabres fever sweeps Chiclets—with a literal ass-paddling on the line.
- ‘Heated Rivalry’ fever proves hockey’s reach is expanding in important cultural ways.
- Holiday downtime, NHL brawls, power play shakeups, World Juniors drama—nothing is off limits.
If you're a fan of hockey, pop culture, or just want a great laugh from absolute originals, this episode’s a must.
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