Archive - Shap Shots

On Lian Bichsel, violence, and his future under Glen Gulutzan

I chatted with Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan about this earlier this week.

Aug 22 •

On ownership, legacy, and No. 91 finally heading to the rafters in Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings and Sergei Fedorov will finally have their mea culpa.

Aug 19 •

On music, connections, and Linkin Park

Let's talk about something other than hockey today.

Aug 15 •

It feels good to be back in the rink

Plus, what do you want us to dive into this season?

Aug 12 •

With the ESPN-NFL deal complete, could an "NHL RedZone" be a future boom for hockey?

Let's look at something after a pretty big media deal this week.

Aug 8 •

Let's open a conversation about the Dallas Stars, youth hockey, and the USA Today story

I don't have answers here, but I wanted to get some of my thoughts out in the open on this.

Aug 4 •

July 2025

Why do the Carolina Hurricanes draft so many Russians?

This somehow connects to the Dallas Cowboys QB strategy, somehow...

Jul 29 •

3ICE is back, but how does the business actually work for a 3-on-3 summer league?

I caught up with 3ICE founder E.J. Johnston this week to ask that question.

Jul 24 •

Mailbag: Other stacks to read, storylines, and some lineup talk

Let's answer your questions on a Tuesday in July.

Jul 22 •

From micro to macro, how and why Glen Gulutzan has evolved as an NHL head coach

I caught up with the Dallas Stars new head coach on Tuesday.

Jul 15 •

What Penn State is really buying with Gavin McKenna

Let's talk about one of the biggest stories in hockey.

Jul 8 •

Stars GM Jim Nill on the coaching search, whether he had to be "cheap," and the human side of player movement

I caught up with the Stars GM on Wednesday after he hired his new coach.

Jul 2 •

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