Spittin Chiclets

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 633: Featuring Ernie Clement, Ryan Miller, & Gary Lawless

10 snips
Mar 30, 2026
Ernie Clement, utility man known for clubhouse banter, shares Sandbagger stories and on-field moments. Ryan Miller, Vezina winner and US Hockey Hall of Famer, recalls growing up, Buffalo memories, and Olympic highlights. Gary Lawless, veteran NHL reporter, breaks down Vegas swapping coaches and league shake-ups. The trio covers candid locker-room tales, coaching drama, and playoff-race intrigue.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Ernie's Sandbagger Walk‑Off And Sock Story

  • Ernie Clement recounted the Blue Jays sandbagger where he hit a walk-off and bonded with teammates and hosts during the event.
  • He described leaving socks in the clubhouse, not washing them, and joking about selling them as a gag prize.
INSIGHT

Numbers And Momentum Made Cassidy's Exit Predictable

  • Hosts argued Vegas' recent underlying numbers (low shooting percentage, poor save percentage) made the coaching change logical despite Cassidy's past success.
  • The move reflects attempting to flip puck‑luck metrics and revive team urgency.
INSIGHT

Why Vegas Pulled The Coach With Eight Games Left

  • Vegas fired Bruce Cassidy and hired John Tortorella with eight regular‑season games left to spark energy and playoff mentality.
  • Hosts argued Vegas' ownership (Kelly McCrimmon/Bill Foley) acts ruthlessly and will make bold moves when they sense decline.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app