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November 2025

Happy Thanksgiving, let's look at the NHL standings
On the fourth Thursday in November, we give thanks and look at spread sheets. Right?
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Sean Shapiro
I miss my media friends, and you should, too.
Some thoughts on the state of the NHL media coverage before covering a game tonight.
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Sean Shapiro
Notebook: Schaefer's early success. Islanders and retribution? Are the Stars good? And memory lane.
Here's another notebook, hope you enjoy your Friday.
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Sean Shapiro
20/20: Not pretty, but Stars find way to win in Vancouver
Let's look at a 4-2 victory for Dallas on a late night on the West Coast.
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Sean Shapiro
Notebook: An old friend in the booth, Benn’s return, NCAA-CHL stuff, Nate Danielson, and thoughts on reviews
Happy Tuesday, hopefully you enjoy some of my random musings.
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Sean Shapiro
Erik Gustafsson’s Long Drive: Balancing Hockey and Fatherhood in Grand Rapids
Ending up in Grand Rapids was never part of the plan, but the veteran defender has found a way to try and make the most of it.
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Sean Shapiro
On school day games, an old Mikko Rantanen story, and notes on Griffins-Marlies
I drove to Grand Rapids on Wednesday, let's empty the notebook before I drive home.
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Sean Shapiro
Let's talk about Wyatt Johnston and what he's capable of
Let's dive in a bit deeper on a pice I wrote today for D Magazine.
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Sean Shapiro
Thoughts on teams controlling images, "authenticity," the Stadium Series, and much more
Maybe this connect, maybe it doesn't, let's find out together!
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Sean Shapiro

October 2025

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