Archive - Shap Shots

Olympic Daily: The anatomy of a Slovakia upset courtesy of Samuel Hlavaj and Juraj Slafkovský

Slovakia opened the Olympic men's hockey tournament with a statement win against the favored Finns.

16 hrs ago • Sean Shapiro

Previewing Team USA and Olympic Hockey with Bob Sturm

Let's preview the tournament we will all be talking about for the next two weeks.

Feb 10 • Sean Shapiro and Bob Sturm

We should talk about how much influence CAA has in the hockey world

The Predators are using the firm to find a GM, the agency's top news breaker also broke a hockey trade that featured a player who is represented by CAA

Feb 4 • Sean Shapiro

Let's talk about lacrosse-style goals and vent a bit about the state of my industry

Hope this post makes sense. Thank you for reading.

Feb 4 • Sean Shapiro

January 2026

Some thoughts on what makes the Colorado Avalanche so successful

Happy Saturday, here are some thoughts on the NHL's best team so far.

Jan 31 • Sean Shapiro

Rink Stories: Small-world with the Washington Capitals and finding balance with criticism

Some thoughts on a Thursday afternoon.

Jan 29 • Sean Shapiro

Patrick Kane has tied Mike Modano, but shouldn't we talking about his chase for Brett Hull?

Some quick conversation on a night we witnessed some USA Hockey history.

Jan 28 • Sean Shapiro

Rick Bowness and his boat, Jim Nill is always talking, and burying my beef with Charlie Coyle

A quick dispatch from Columbus -- maybe you'll get that word play, either way, enjoy!

Jan 22 • Sean Shapiro

Let's talk a little bit about hockey history

Happy Thursday, thanks for reading.

Jan 22 • Sean Shapiro

Jason Robertson changed agents, does it matter? And how do these relationships work?

Let's take a look at some agency news that happened this week.

Jan 20 • Sean Shapiro

Rink Stories: "Wow," on the importance of No. 91 in the rafters, JVR's connection to his son and Rick Bowness back on the bench

Let's share some fun stories before the Red Wings and Hurricanes play.

Jan 12 • Sean Shapiro

How good is the Olympic ice? Let's ask someone who played on it this weekend

The Olympic ice surface has been a big topic of conversation. Let's include someone who played on it in that conversation.

Jan 12 • Sean Shapiro

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