Archive - Shap Shots

20/20: Stars beat Red Wings in overtime of Shap Shots bowl

Happy Sunday morning, let's talk about a hockey game.

Mar 15 • Sean Shapiro

Let's talk about hockey chaos theory

Happy Saturday, I wanted to write about something before watching more hockey tonight.

Mar 14 • Sean Shapiro

Some quick thoughts and notes on NHL trade deadline day

Here is my running notebook from the day, hope you enjoyed it.

Mar 6 • Sean Shapiro

Can you import/export culture? And why does that have anything to do with David Perron and the Red Wings?

Let's talk about an outside the box idea after the Red Wings made a trade for their prior alternate captain on Thursday.

Mar 6 • Sean Shapiro

With the Michael Bunting trade the Stars are embracing some chaos

And what that all means for the looming battle with Minnesota.

Mar 5 • Sean Shapiro

Let's chat about Tyler Myers, no-movement clauses, and maybe not rushing to report deals with NMCs

Some Thursday morning thoughts before the trade deadline.

Mar 5 • Sean Shapiro

(Ice) Hockey Night in Amsterdam

On hockey in the Netherlands, universal languages, and the fun of it all.

Mar 4 • Sean Shapiro

February 2026

On the gold medal, how it got politicized, and how we've now lost the gold medal game itself

Some thoughts on what's happened in the past 72 hours since Team USA won gold in men's hockey.

Feb 25 • Sean Shapiro

Olympic Daily: Connor Hellebuyck's golden moment

The Americans have won gold thanks to their goalie.

Feb 22 • Sean Shapiro

Olympic reflections, thoughts, and lessons with Robert Tiffin

Let's chat about the Olympic hockey tournament with my good friend Robert.

Feb 21 • Sean Shapiro and Robert Tiffin

Olympic Daily: Some quick thoughts on the semifinals

Two games remain and we know who will play for gold.

Feb 20 • Sean Shapiro

Olympic Daily: Some thoughts on USA-Canada, 3-on-3, and Megan Keller's golden goal

Another great game between USA and Canada, I hope you got a chance to watch it.

Feb 19 • Sean Shapiro

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