Archive - Shap Shots

The Dallas Stars are fighting more, why it might actually matter

Some quick thoughts on something that I rarely write about.

8 hrs ago •

On "things you can't teach," Kyle Connor, and offensive execution

Some thoughts from the Stars-Jets game last night.

Oct 10 •

For the Detroit Red Wings, opening night needs to not be forgotten

Some quick thoughts on Game 1 of the season in Detroit.

Oct 10 •

On hope, a Riley Greene home run, and NHL Opening Night

Welcome to the NHL season, let's talk about baseball for a moment.

Oct 9 •

Simon Edvinsson excited about potential season-opening pairing with Axel Sandin-Pellikka

A look at the Red Wings young Swedish pairing that was skating together Monday.

Oct 6 •

Shap and Tiffin: What does this all mean for Jason Robertson's next contract?

With the NHL's new richest deal sign, I chat with Robert Tiffin to discuss what happens next for the Stars and Jason Robertson.

Oct 2 •

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Kirill Kaprizov has reset hockey's market. But what does that mean for the NHL's middle class?

Let's look at the middle ground of the NHL cap structure.

Oct 1 •

September 2025

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