Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 610 Summary

Date: January 9, 2026
Host: Barstool Sports
Guests: Kelly Chase, Nathan MacKinnon, Andi Petrillo, Scott Laughton, Ryan Malone

Main Theme and Purpose

The final YouTube episode of Spittin’ Chiclets is a jam-packed, nearly three-hour celebration of hockey culture. The crew—Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette ("Biz Nasty"), Rear Admiral, and Keith Yandle—recap wild Barstool events, dive deep into NHL news, focus on stories of character and perseverance, and welcome an array of stars, from Hall of Fame enforcer Kelly Chase to Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon and esteemed broadcaster Andi Petrillo. Emotional moments and irreverent laughs intermingle as the show reflects on its Barstool roots and looks ahead to a Netflix future.

Table of Contents

1. Barstool & Pink Whitney Fiesta Bowl Saga
2. Ottawa Senators' Controversial Statement
3. NHL Superstars Check-In: Nathan MacKinnon Interview
4. Gordie Howe Story & Kelly Chase Interview
5. Hot Topics: Winnipeg, Devils, Flyers, and More
6. NHL Style, Locker Room Pranks & Player Culture
7. World Juniors, Attendance, and Future Venues
8. Andi Petrillo Talks Olympics and Broadcasting
9. Emotional Wrap: Alumni Bond & Perspective
10. Memorable Quotes & Notable Moments

1. Barstool & Pink Whitney Fiesta Bowl Saga

(00:15 – 18:56)

• The guys go full Barstool mode, recapping the social media circus around the Fiesta Bowl and MMA fighter “Mincy.”
• Keith Yandle: “Mitzy's content is... just like dumb and moronic and kind of selfish and stuff. But people love him, I guess. But he's not like trying.” (02:54)
• “Ohio Tate” follows Mincy to document him “freeloading” these events—culminating in bizarre, viral moments described as “one of the most electric social media days” in recent Barstool memory.
• Dinner escapades, awkward social encounters, and running Ole Miss-Miami football drama entertain.
• Special mention of Chris, a brain cancer patient who saved Mincy’s seat on a flight; Barstool fans rally and fundraise, raising over $100,000 for his family through a viral t-shirt campaign: “That’s what Barstool does... you meet the fans... then big cats giving back and changing this guy’s life.” (16:02, Paul Bissonnette)

2. Ottawa Senators' Controversial Statement

(18:56 – 26:47)

• The hosts slam the Ottawa Senators' over-the-top official statement responding to an unsubstantiated rumor, arguing it made things worse and spread the gossip further.
• Whitney: “Would you ever have released the statement as a team just making so many people unaware of it actually go look into this ridiculous rumor?” (20:06)
• The modern pressures of rumors, social media, and public relations in the NHL—and their impact on locker room morale—are debated.

3. NHL Superstars Check-In: Nathan MacKinnon Interview

(27:38 – 47:04)

Avalanche's Season & Locker Room Vibe

• Nate describes the team's “uncomfortable even when you’re winning” mindset and credits coach Bednar: “From day one this year, it’s felt a little different.” (28:09, Nate MacKinnon)
• Chemistry with Nelly (new teammate): “We just kind of try to get out of each other's way a little bit... He’s so good at it, like he’s one of the best in the world at his own entries.” (30:37)

On Carrying the Puck and Modern Offense

• MacKinnon discusses how the game’s evolved (“carry the puck in no matter what”) and Bednar’s philosophy: “He wants possession... there is a time and place for us to dump it in, but... we have a really good forecheck.” (32:32)

Cale Makar & Team Canada

• Calls Makar the Norris favorite: “I agree. I think it’s second place every year for the Norris, for everyone else in the league.” (34:15)
• On the Canadian Olympic team group chat: “Let Sid answer all these questions... I’ll just score all the goals, you guys pick [the song].” (40:12)

Off-Ice Training & Personality

• Heavy lifting pre-game: “The fastest people in the world lift very heavy before they compete. So I think it’s something in hockey that... is a myth that you’ll get hurt.” (37:20)
• Not much music these days: “I’m 30 now, man. Just tryin’ to chill a little bit. I don’t need to be listening to that [rap].” (41:17)

Quotes

• “I just look for number eight whenever I can. It’s not a bad option.” (32:32, MacKinnon)
• [On hockey group chat song]: “I wonder what Sid would pick... I think he’d say the dog days are over. That’s one of his favorite jams.” (40:28, Biz & MacKinnon)

4. Gordie Howe Story & Kelly Chase Interview

(70:23 – 106:07)

Legendary NHL Enforcer on Brotherhood & Legacy

• Kelly Chase brings the house down with heartfelt, hilarious, and emotional stories about his playing days, growing up in Saskatchewan with Wendell Clark and the toughest softball team “there ever was.”
• Hysterical tales of Brett Hull’s legendary antics and how much they miss the locker room camaraderie.

Life-Altering Encounter with Gordie Howe

• Chaser’s prized story: As a starstruck rookie, he meets Howe in an airport, rooms with him, gets crucial career advice, and then goes wild at camp—earning Gordie’s respect after fighting half the team.
• “He stood in front of that bus till at least five minutes after it was supposed to leave. And no one's going to say to Gordy, ‘get him on the bus.’” (93:34)

Perspective from a Warrior

• Chase details recent struggles with vision and hearing but maintains his fighter’s spirit: “I've been very lucky... I feel blessed… had a lot of good shit happen to me.” (98:50)
• Reveals a Lamborgini charity raffle for Siteman Cancer Center, featuring 128 former Blues players painted on the car.

Hosts Reflect

• “It’s truly like when they say ‘leave the jersey in a better place.’ Like you’re a true example of that.” (101:30, Whitney)

5. Hot Topics: Winnipeg, Devils, Flyers, and More

(49:44 – 69:55)

New Jersey Devils’ Trainwreck

• Pasha vents about the Devils’ freefall, calls for GM and coach firings: “I want them both gone... This is the most frustrated I’ve ever been as a Devils fan.” (50:12)
• Complains about lack of “foxhole guys,” aggressiveness during embarrassing losses.

Philadelphia Flyers’ Positivity

• The Flyers are a feel-good story. Zegres rewards the city with energy and star power.
• “They’re starving for an offensive... I’ll say superstar. That’s been kinda the issue with, like, Mitchkov’s lack of ice time.” (65:04, Yandle)

Winnipeg Jets’ Collapse

• Once a President’s Trophy favorite, now 3–20 in their last 23 games.
• “If you’re 3 and 20, you’re either saying, all right, this season’s done, or you’re gonna try to save it.” (69:22, Whitney)

6. NHL Style, Locker Room Pranks & Player Culture

(128:10 – 141:47)

• Scott Laughton joins to tell tales about pranks in Toronto; designer jeans and player fashion.
• “I wore my nice Givenchies into the rink... I came back, and there was one shoe filled with cement. So, I'm like, there's no way a guy puts cement in my shoes on a game day.” (128:38, Laughton)

Dress Codes & Player Swag

• Extended, tongue-in-cheek debate over Chrome Hearts jeans—some pairs cost north of $30k.
• Nate MacKinnon jokes about Leafs style: “I was gonna try to walk in with the chrome heart jeans... but couldn’t get the right fit.” (139:23, Laughton)

7. World Juniors, Attendance, and Future Venues

(168:11 – 173:32)

• High praise for the Czech and Swedish World Junior teams.
• “Canada is the one place that those games will be packed. So put it in Canada.” (170:51, Yandle)
• Discussion of low attendance in Minnesota, plus debate about whether the tournament should return to Boston (smaller college rinks) versus NHL arenas.

8. Andi Petrillo Talks Olympics and Broadcasting

(142:58 – 159:32)

• Andi Petrillo shares her journey as a hockey broadcaster and host—preparing for the upcoming Olympics in Italy.
• On the “hole in the ice” issue at Italy’s Olympic rink: “That's a big question... but I will say—every Olympics, there's always doom and gloom, and then it always works.” (146:21)
• Her new book covers her path, breaking ground as a woman in hockey, and advice for young women entering sports media.
  • “Now, I walk into a room and there are a lot of women in it, which is great... before, women were like, you gotta be ringside or sideline. Now you got women doing color, play by play.” (151:32)

9. Emotional Wrap: Alumni Bond & Perspective

(110:52 – 122:08) — Ryan Malone

(106:10 – 109:55) — Patrick Kane Tribute

(187:45 – End) — Episode Finale & Thank Yous

• Ryan Malone & Bugsy Watson: Salute the “unique 5000-member NHL alumni brotherhood.” Praises Chaser’s and alumni’s work supporting each other.
• Emotional tributes to fighting through illness, the power of perspective, and gratitude for the Chiclets audience as the show moves to Netflix.
• “If you have those moments [of self-pity], you just gotta have one. You're on your own. But... pick yourself up.” (100:52, Kelly Chase)
• Touching congrats to Patrick Kane for 500 goals and his impact as “the greatest American-born player.”

10. Memorable Quotes & Notable Moments

Best Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On Barstool Spirit:
  “That's what Barstool does... these fun viral moments of chaos, yet along the journey you meet the fans... changing this guy’s life.” (16:02, Paul Bissonnette)
• Nate MacKinnon on Cale Makar:
  “I agree. I think it’s second place every year for the Norris, for everyone else in the league.” (34:54)
• Kelly Chase on Hockey Brotherhood:
  “We don’t miss the game 'til the playoffs. We miss the locker room; we miss the guys. That’s all we miss.” (72:09)
• Kelly Chase on Gordie Howe:
  “He stood in front of that bus till at least five minutes after it was supposed to leave... I get on the bus, and everyone’s looking at me like, oh, he knows Gordy, right?” (93:34)
• On NJ Devils' Collapse:
  “This is the most frustrated I’ve ever been as a Devils fan.” (50:12, Pasha)
• On Hockey Craziness:
  “You get roasted. But I don’t think golfers get roasted like that.” (44:13, MacKinnon on late arrivals)
• Parting Words:
  “It's truly like when they say, leave the jersey in a better place. You're a true example of that.” (101:30, Whitney, to Kelly Chase)

Final Thoughts

Tone & Language:

• Authentic, irreverent, and completely genuine; plenty of “inside hockey” language, swagger, and heart.
• Mix of wild tales, emotional perspective, technical hockey talk, and classic Chiclets banter.

Utility:

• This summary lets anyone—fan, new listener, or prospective Netflix viewer—grasp both the show’s culture and why it’s become such a touchstone for passionate yet human hockey storytelling.
• Timestamps let you quickly find legendary moments: MacKinnon’s insights (27:38), Chase’s Gordie Howe story (88:47), or the roundtable roasting of NHL dress code (128:10).

“We love our fans so much… if you don’t want to get Netflix, I understand. If you do, thank you so much. And I hope that you listen to the pod on audio… sorry some people are upset… but we love you all no matter what.”
— Keith Yandle, (188:34)

Spittin’ Chiclets closes out YouTube with laughter, gratitude, and a heartfelt reminder of the irrepressible bond within the hockey community.