Oct 9, 2026 · 2h 50m
Hockey’s old guard meets its next generation
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 674: Featuring Swaggy P & Terry Ryan Jr.
The episode connects Ovechkin and Crosby’s closing chapter with the players, prospects, and community work shaping hockey’s future.
- 1Ovechkin and Crosby’s final NHL seasons frame a changing era for hockey’s most consequential rivalry.
- 2Detroit’s roster-building problems contrast with Winnipeg’s culture and Edmonton’s early-season surge.
- 3Swaggy P and Terry Ryan show how unconventional careers can expand hockey’s reach beyond the NHL.
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Swaggy P recounts a disturbing incident from his time in Austria, prompting disbelief from the hosts.
The brief
Recorded during Chicklets Cup weekend, the episode moves from tournament banter and blind hockey to the larger question of how hockey grows and who gets access.
Ovechkin’s final NHL season and his 101st matchup with Crosby prompt a discussion of legacy, rivalry, records, and the tributes their departures may bring.
The NHL discussion contrasts Detroit’s frustration with Winnipeg’s strong culture and Edmonton’s surge, while injuries, contracts, and young stars add uncertainty.
Swaggy P recounts a path from Vermont and European pro hockey to viral skills content and Elevate Hockey, building a career outside the usual pipeline.
Terry Ryan revisits rookie-camp pressure and his meeting with Connor McDavid, then details charity work supporting cancer care, children’s hospitals, and youth access.
The episode’s sharpest turn comes when Swaggy P recounts a disturbing Austria story, leaving the hosts stunned before the conversation returns to Edmonton and Chicklets Cup.
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