
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro will be at the prospect games this weekend. He talks about the importance of these games with the Stars only having four preseason games and that limits the opportunity for the younger players. Host Gavin Spittle and Sean touch on the players to look out for. Jim Nill spoke on a podcast about contracts. Gavin and Sean discuss what they think will happen with Jason Robertson at the end of this season. The guys give their opinion on Nashville trading Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils and what they think will happen with Connor Hellebuyck as training camp is just a week away. The guys also touch on the Stars moving from Victory+ to Amazon.
Sep 8
32 min

It was announced on Monday that the Stars are moving from Victory+ to Amazon Prime Video for their games this season. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss what this move will be like for the fans. Marty Turko and Les Jackson are the new inductees to the Dallas Stars Hall Of Fame. Gavin and Sean reminisce about their careers. The NHL Network released numbers 41-50 on their top 50 NHL players list, Wyatt Johnston was ranked number 50. The guys discuss which other Stars players they think will make this list.
Sep 1
31 min

Connor Hellebuyck went public this week saying that he wants out of Winnipeg. Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro discuss hypothetical trade options for Dallas and Winnipeg and why the Stars can't and shouldn't make an offer. The guys review historical data on Stanley Cup champions from 2016 to 2026 to assess whether teams require an elite, top-five goaltender to win a championship. Sean gives his opinion on where the think realisticly Hellebuyck could be traded to.
Aug 28
39 min

Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro are listing their top things the Stars need to do to be successful in 2026-2027. Wyatt Johnston was listed at 18 on the NHL Network’s top 20 centers. Sean details his list. The guys also discuss top free agents still available for the Stars to pursue.
Aug 25
31 min

Host Gavin Spittle and Stars Thoughts dot com's Robert Tiffin discuss the recent NHL announcement that all 32 teams will debut "Hometown Remix" jerseys designed to celebrate local culture and fan identity. Addressing an article by Corey Pronman in The Athletic that ranked the Stars 30th in 2026 pipeline talent, Gavin and Robert argue that this low ranking reflects the team's recent NHL success rather than a failure of talent development. The guys also touch on the possibility of side events at the upcoming Stadium Series.
Aug 20
41 min

Stars Thoughts dot com’s Robert Tiffin joins host Gavin Spittle to discuss why the Mavs and Stars settled their differences. The guys discuss Jake Oettinger’s ranking on NHL Network's Top 10 Goalies. At just 23 years old, can Wyatt Johnston do more? They also discuss whether the Stars' championship window is closing, as this was a topic on the Wrap Around Podcast.
Aug 18
36 min

Host Gavin Spittle and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro reflect on the Spits and Suds live event on Tuesday evening. The guys discuss the Stars' upcoming season and the importance of this team's depth. Gavin and Sean look at the current Stars assistant coaches and whether other teams will interview them for a head coaching job in the future. NHL Network released its top defensemen list. Gavin and Sean give their top 5 in the Central Division. They explain why the Stars had to move Mavrik Bourque this offseason as people still question why they let him sign with Nashville.
Aug 13
32 min

Part 2 of the live event from BoomerJack's in Fairview! Listeners asked the panel different Star-related questions.
Aug 12
43 min

From BoomerJack's in Fairview, it's Spits and Suds Live!Spits and Suds friends Sean Shapiro, Robert Tiffin, Lia Assimakopoulos, Stephen Meserve, Brien Rea, Brad Lukowich and Cross Hanas join host Gavin Spittle at the first-ever Spits and Suds Live event!
Aug 12
1 hr 1 min

Lia Assimakopoulos from the Dallas Morning News joins the panel and discusses Jake Oettinger and if he has a lot to prove this season. Then the panel gives their thoughts on Jason Robertson and if he will sign long term with the Stars after his one-year deal comes to an end after this season.
Aug 12
17 min
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