Spittin Chiclets

On this week's show, Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk calls in to talk about his early career adversity, the mystery that is goaltender interference (along with a suggestion), being a big Barstool guy, and much more. Additionally, Whits and RA discuss the current playoff races, whether people are sleeping on the Caps, the hot Blues, potential playoff goalie controversies, being a degen (and having an 0-13-1 week), college signings, and a bunch of other stuff our scatterbrains get to. 

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Conor Sheary of the Pittsburgh Penguins and "Stool Scenes" creator Ben "Young Pageviews" Friedman join Episode 71 of Spittin' Chiclets. Sheary talks about his journey from undrafted ZooMass player to a guy seeking the NHL's first three-peat in 35 years. He also talks about his team's confidence regarding another Cup, Phil Kessel's salad, and the annual spring influx of U.S. college players to NHL rosters. YP checks in to talk about why the Blues have deadened his inner fan, his eliteprospects.com page, and how his 'shooters shoot' attitude landed him a career at Barstool. RA and Whits also discuss the Wild Card races in each conference, updated Cup odds, and the impact of adding college players when their seasons end. 

Our buddy Biz joins us for the entire episode this week and delivers per usual. We discuss Ovechkin's 600th goal, the way goal scorers have evolved, Whits mushing Hallsy on last week's ep, possible playoffs expansion, Andrew Shaw KOing himself on a hit, Whits making a cameo in the Minnesota Hockey Hair video, self-censoring/self-awareness on podcasts, 400 wins for Marc-Andre Fleury, and playing out the string on a non-playoff team. Also, Biz brings up relationship advice and the boys end up taking a funny detour from the puck chatter for a bit to dole out some "wisdom". 

On this week's episode, Team USA Women's Hockey gold medal winner Amanda Kessel joins the show. She opens up about her huge shootout goal, the endless tour after winning the gold, whether there was any fear that USA Hockey would challenge the Women's Team boycott threat, the sick OT save by Maddie Rooney that saved their bacon, and much more. RA and Whits open up with the crazy KHL thread that went viral overnight on Wednesday, the David Backes suspension, Ron Francis getting kicked upstairs, and the NHLPA players poll. They finish up with #ARH questions and some Oscar talk.

For our post-trade deadline episode, we brought back the boys to assess the current state of their respective teams. Frankie Borrelli laments the current state of his beloved Islanders; Chief comes to terms with the fact that his Blackhawks are now mediocre; 610 tries to find positives for Rangers fans to glom onto after the front office emailed a white flag; and Jordie lets us know how the Flyers went from losing 10 in a row to being neck-and-neck for the division lead. This is a jam-packed ep featuring Barstool's excellent hockey contributors so tune in. 

The boys open this week's show with—what else?—the U.S. women's incredible gold medal-winning game vs. rival Canada. They also chat about the Flyers resurgence, a couple of trades, and more. Episode 67 also sees the return of crowd favorite Mike Commodore (once we wake him up). Commie got #InOne at the Vegas/Calgary game the night before recording but that didn't stop #TheInsiderr from chiming in on #PackYourShit, the Vegas game experience, trade chatter, and much more. Commie never disappoints so tune in and have a laugh.   

Anaheim Duck Kevin Bieksa joins Episode 66 of Spittin' Chiclets for an entertaining interview. The veteran defenseman tells us all about the infamous Superman punch, playing for Don Cherry, what is was like walking into the Anaheim locker room for the first time, how he's feeling at 36, who he'd still like a crack at, and much more. The boys open up with the Phaneuf/Gaborik trade, Team USA loss, the dying Blackhawks, and some gambling chatter and finish up with #AllRightHamilton questions. Tune in, enjoy.

This week's episode features a potpourri of topics for RA and Whits to dive into. They kick off with Philly's Super Bowl beatdown of the Pats and the ripple effect the game will have going forward. The fellas also get into Alex Burrows's dirtbag knee(s) to Taylor Hall's head and the suspension, Marc-Andre Fleury's return to Pittsburgh (and that time he stunk up Whits's car), and a bunch more before finishing up with #AllRightHamilton questions from Grinnelli. 

On this week's show, New York Islander Jordan Eberle checks in with his former teammate and housemate. He talks about the trade from Edmonton, playing with Mathew Barzal, being a commuter, how Whits bullied his way into living with him, playing Tiger Woods for high-stakes, and a bunch more. Whits and RA also chat about another lackluster All-Star Weekend, Mike Fisher's short retirement, Jaromir Jagr's long goodbye, Super Bowl bets/predictions, an anniversary, and close up with #AllRightHamilton questions.

On this week's Spittin' Chiclets, 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Marc Savard joins the show to discuss what he's been up to, his official retirement, how he's been feeling lately, early career stops, his coaching plans, and a bunch more. RA and Whits open with a chat about the Brad Marchand elbow/suspension, a hideous bad beat, the Blue Jackets getting dummied after getting #InOne in Vegas, and more. Also, Whits remembers his former coach and friend Jim Johannson before the boys close with #AllRightHamilton questions.

The always-popular Mike Commodore joins the boys for Episode 62 to chat about the Andrew Cogliano suspension, Eric Lindros' # retirement, Sunday's NFL slate, and more. Whits and RA also chat about Barstool's new SiriusXM channel Power 85, Nathan MacKinnon's dominance, the anniversary of Willie O'Ree breaking the NHL color barrier, and finish up with #AllRightHamilton questions from listeners. 

On Episode 61, RA and Whits open with the usual potpourri of topics: the dissing of the city of Winnipeg by a couple of the San Jose Sharks, Paul Maurice's impassioned defense of the 'Peg, why getting upset about All-Star selections is a waste of time, Pierre Maguire's prostate cancer diagnosis and getting checked, and more. Next, longtime Buffalo Sabre and 2007 Stanley Cup winner with Anaheim Brad May joins the show to talk about his lengthy career. He gives us his take on the famous "May Day!!!" goal that sunk the '93 Bruins, the sleepless nights leading up to his scrap with Derek Boogaard, winning the Cup with a team that could pummel you, and a whole lot more in a fun interview. The fellas then finish things up with #AllRightHamilton and a few words from RA about some show feedback.

On Episode 60, our WJC coverage continues with Team USA's Brady Tkachuk. The affable BU freshman and 2018 draft-eligible forward joins us to talk about playing in a major outdoor game, #BillsMafia, having an NHL dad, would he ever chuck knucks with his brother Matthew of the Calgary Flames, the upcoming Beanpot, and a lot more. Whits and RA kick things off discussing the Winter Classic and its future viability, why the Montreal media lets the Canadiens front office/ownership off the hook, and the newly-named U.S. Olympic squad then finishes up with #AllRightHamilton.

On this week's show, Minnesota Gopher and Buffalo Sabres draft pick Casey Mittelstadt calls in to discuss the World Junior Championship that kicked off this week. He also talks about the adjustment to college, pulling on the iconic “M” for the first time, and a bunch more. Before that, the boys break down the Zac Rinaldo hit/suspension, Robin Lehner's hilarious Buffalo comments, and Sidney Crosby having a OT goal in Pittsburgh disallowed. They close with their favorite 2017 stories, #ARH, and some words about the late Johnny Bower.   

On Episode 58, the boys discuss the news that the Isles will be moving back home, the NHL's lack of U.S. marketing for the Centennial Game, Ottawa owner Eugene Melnyk's comments that overshadowed the game, Erik Karlsson's future, and more. Florida Panthers President and CEO Matt Caldwell calls in for a chat to discuss his path from Staten Island to South Florida, applying what he learned in the military to the business side of a hockey franchise, the challenges of the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale market, and a bunch more in a very interesting conversation. The gents finish up with #AllRightHamilton and reminiscing about sneaking peeks at toys as young kids.

On Episode 57, Whits and RA open up discussing the MVP-quality performance from Brad Marchand, shrinking crowds in Detroit, the free-falling Senators and corresponding trade chatter, the official retirement of Chris Neil, and much more. The fellas then welcome Tim Jackman to the show to explain his interesting side of the long-percolating beatdown of Whits that resulted in one of hockey's greatest photos. He talks about how, when trying to break into the National, he was not only asked to fight much more but also was told he needed to start winning more. Jackman also fills us in on what he's been up to since hanging up the blades, his favorite things about his NHL career stops, and more. The boys close up with #AllRightHamilton and “Yoda” briefly pops in to torment Whits.

Fan favorite Paul Bissonnette joins Episode 56 in the flesh and does not disappoint. The former knuck-chucker sat in the studio's guest stool to talk about his adjustment from player to color commentary guy for the Coyotes, the retirement of Derek Dorsett, Seattle's likelihood as the next NHL city, Matthew Tkachuk's "spearing" from the bench, Arizona's budding rivalry with Vegas, and his hilarious mockumentary about British Columbia. He and Whits also answer #AllRightHamilton questions from listeners. Tune in and have a laugh. 

On this week's episode, RA announces a major addition to the Spittin' Chiclets line-up and a quartet of the fellas from Barstool join the show to chat. Frankie Borrelli talks about his reign as the Sign Kid at Isles games, his love of Rick DiPietro, and what the future holds for John Tavares. The Wonton Don checks in from Moscow to fill us in on his first KHL game and what Russia is like. Chief breaks down the ANA/NJ trade and gets us up to speed on his beloved Blackhawks. The Flyers might just kill Jordie and he tells us why. The boys close up shop with #AllRightHamilton.

On Episode 54, Ryan “Bugsy” Malone joins the boys to talk about his road the to NHL, the biggest difference in today's AHL vs. 12 years ago, his Olympic dreams, the time he fought Mike Rupp, team pranks, adjusting to pro hockey after a two-year layoff, whether he's actually seen “Bugsy Malone”, and much more. RA and Whits also discuss Radko Gudas' Paul Bunyan imitation and subsequent 10 game suspension, the red-hot Blues, and finish up with #AllRightHamilton questions.

On Episode 53, Whits checks in from Secaucus to talk about his riotous appearance on Barstool Radio, his years-in-the-making beating from Tim Jackman, the Pulitzer-worthy photo it produced, and his Internet redemption when a listener posted a clip of him defending Colby Armstrong after a hard hit. The boys also talk about Wednesday's donnybrook (by today's standards) between Detroit and Calgary, Matthew Tkachuk becoming a modern day Claude Lemieux at such a young age, the NHL players in this year's HHOF class, and much more. The fellas then answer #AllRightHamilton questions and discuss the excellent doc ICE GUARDIANS.