Archive - Shap Shots

What is the Shelf Life of a Competitive Advantage?

Happy Tuesday, let’s meander on some thoughts.

Sep 1 • Sean Shapiro

August 2026

Mailbag: The August slog, Red Wings GM search, time machines, Matt Duchene, and offsides

Your questions, my attempt at answers.

Aug 24 • Sean Shapiro

A Tuesday Night in Allen, and a Reminder of Why I Do This

Thank you for reading, it means so much to me.

Aug 12 • Sean Shapiro

Turnkeyzrg is the firm running the Detroit Red Wings GM search

Per sources, we now know who is running the GM search in Detroit.

Aug 10 • Sean Shapiro

Some things I learned in Edmonton this past week

On the Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, and goalie positioning

Aug 10 • Sean Shapiro

Off to Edmonton and the start of hockey season

Happy Thursday from an airport, let's get ready for the season.

Aug 6 • Sean Shapiro

Saying goodbye to my best writing buddy the only way I know how

I've never known an adult life without Lady Byng, my mornings will never be the same. And I'm so thankful for what she gave us.

Aug 5 • Sean Shapiro

July 2026

Jason Robertson is signed, what does it mean today?

Some quick thoughts on a Wednesday morning.

Jul 22 • Sean Shapiro

Some quick notes on what I know about the state of Victory+

A quick update of what I know as I know it.

Jul 15 • Sean Shapiro

The Yzerplan is over, so what comes next in Detroit?

In some stunning, but not so stunning news, Steve Yzerman is out as GM of the Red Wings.

Jul 15 • Sean Shapiro

On USA soccer, narratives, and a potential lesson the Red Wings can take with this

Happy Tuesday, here are some thoughts on things.

Jul 7 • Sean Shapiro

Five Days Later: Notes on Jason Robertson, the Stars, and the NHL's Summer Market

Plus some thoughts on Dylan Larkin's value after the offer sheet in Anaheim.

Jul 6 • Sean Shapiro

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