Sitemap - 2023 - Shap Shots
Routes and triangles with Roope Hintz
Let's talk about goalie glove positioning
Some notes from a fun night of college hockey in Grand Rapids
The Shap Shots quick viewer guide to the 2024 World Junior Championship
Friday Funbag: The Red Wings slide since Kane, why NHL Network gets World Juniors, and more
How Mavrik Bourque and Logan Stankoven are ripping up AHL defenses
On Nolan Patrick, Stephen Johns and remembering the real cost of head injuries
Analytically speaking, goalies should shoot for the empty net
The Weekend in hockey: Välimäki's scary time in Dallas, EBUG issues, and the transfer portal
Rémi Poirier and the potential long-term backup solution in Dallas
On good vs bad skating, and how NHLers use side-by-side pictures to create better habits
20/20: Stars beat Red Wings to win "Shap Shots Bowl"
Patrick Kane and the drive for his son to see him at his best, like Joe Pavelski has with Nate
Friday Funbag: How many NHL teams actually have a "starting" goalie?
On the reality of the Stars defense and the Nils Lundvist
Did you know there was an SHL-NHL agreement that impacted prospect assignment?
Friday Funbag: It's not easy being an NHL PR person
For new father Ville Husso mornings with Emmi have become the best start to the day
Understanding why Stars top defensive prospect Lian Bichsel is returning to Sweden
What NHL scouts think about the Red Wings adding Patrick Kane
By signing Patrick Kane the Yzerplan has moved into the next stage
It's time to officially consider the Red Wings a playoff contender
Friday Funbag: Chicago doesn't get the benefit of the doubt
How skating coach Luke Chilcott helps the Stars find an edge
Twas the night before Thanksgiving and the hockey was good
Lucas Raymond improved defensively and it's let him play faster in the process
Mike Modano is finally getting his statue in Dallas
Could and should anyone even trade for Nikita Zadorov right now?
Friday Funbag: A look into the RSN crystal ball
Let's chat about Wyatt Johnston
Friday Funbag: Mason Marchment is basically Justin Dowling with a massive contract
My Three Thoughts on Stars-Blue Jackets
My Three Thoughts on Red Wings-Canadiens
Teams over value their own players and why the Stars should have waived Joel Hanley on Sunday
My three thoughts on Stars-Bruins
On Jake Walman, Mr. Baseball, and how hockey is a game, and games are supposed to be fun
Friday Funbag: Using puck and player tracking to improve broadcasts, visors, and much more
A look at Jake Oettinger's performance thus far
Wing Wednesday: A look at Ville Husso's performance thus far
My thoughts on a night they also played hockey
On the Seattle Kraken and how depth really only matters if it is actually depth
On ESPN, Frozen Frenzy, the NHL Draft, and how TV makes the world go round
My Three Thoughts on Red Wings-Kraken
Carcast: The Red Wings look legit, Bourque is cooking in Texas, plus much more
Sunday Thoughts on Red Wings-Senators and Stars-Flyers
Friday Funbag: Press box vs. TV, what tells you most about the game?
Miro Heiskanen could actually win the Norris Trophy this season
Wing Wednesday: How Dylan Larkin's speed is opening new shooting lanes for Alex DeBrincat
My Three Thoughts on Red Wings-Blue Jackets
Should a defenseman leave their feet when defending a 2-on-1?
My Three Thoughts on Red Wings-Lightning
Friday Funbag: The Marketing of Bedard, broadcast thoughts, goalie depth
My Three Thoughts on Stars-Blues
My Three Thoughts on Red Wings-Devils
"It's not a fashion choice." Why Daniel Sprong is wearing a pink visor this season
Stars Thursday Observatory: Realistic expectations for each player
Wing Wednesday: What does Klim Kostin bring to the Red Wings?
Alex Lyon and the mentality needed as an organizational No. 3
How high-level team practice: Vol. 1
Wing Wednesday: How Nate Danielson has impressed during preseason
After 14 years and close to 1,200 games with the Stars, Kelly Forbes is happy to focus on the family
A user guide to the 11-7 lineup
Friday Funbag: How Vasilevskiy's injury might force other teams to carry 3 goalies
Stars Thursday Observatory: Let's have a conversation about Logan Stankoven
Wing Wednesday: Shayne Gostisbehere and the flank on the power play
My Three Thoughts on Red Wings-Penguins (preseason edition)
Let's talk about hockey in Australia
How Jake Walman's summer training prepared him to build on breakout season
Friday Funbag: The guidelines for watching NHL training camp
Stars Thursday Observatory: Looking at Lian Bichsel's game from Traverse City
Wing Wednesday: Looking at Marco Kasper's game from Traverse City
Scouting reports from Traverse City
My Three Thoughts on Blue Jackets-Red Wings (prospect tournament edition)
My Three Thoughts on Maple Leafs-Stars (prospect tournament edition)
Friday Funbag: A thought on the Babcock phone situation. Plus your questions on actual fun stuff.
My Three Thoughts on Red Wings-Stars (prospect tournament edition)
Stars Thursday Orbit: What to expect from Matt Duchene in Dallas
Wing Wednesday: The key elements of the in-zone power play
A quick viewer guide to the Traverse City Prospects Tournament
How Wyatt Johnston quickly became part of the Pavelski family
Friday Funbag: Mannheim, Gretzky racing Pelé, best goals, and much more
Stars Thursday Orbit: Looking at prospect Mavrik Bourque
Wing Wednesday: The non-negotiable elements of the power play entry
The Shap Shots plan for the 2023-24 NHL season
A guide to reading NHL prospect rankings
Jake Oettinger wants to be the best goalie in the world
On pleasing the summer hockey algorithm and "surf plays"
With trade to Detroit, the Petry family can actually plan for the school year
On Messi, McDavid, scanning, and better defining "hockey sense"
Shap Shots Mailbag: On storylines, analytics, and NHL start times
Don't overreact to NHL arbitration "valuations"
On Shohei Ohtani, Tottenham Hotspur, and re-finding fandom. Plus, mailbag answers.
The Stars, Jim Nill, and building a better sports performance department in Dallas
Quick thoughts on NHL prospect tournaments and best-on-best competition
The Carolina Hurricanes the benefits of the grand 3-goalie experiment
Trying to explain how NHL teams use analytics
Call for feedback from subscribers
Some quick thoughts on Alex DeBrincat to Detroit
Ben Bishop will likely never wear goalie pads again and he's OK with that
Carter Mazur, Marco Kasper and the Red Wings fixing their AHL affiliation
Thoughts on Red Wings development camp and the current state of the Yzerplan
Let's talk about brisket and Day 1 of NHL free agency
Some unofficial NHL Draft Grades
Mailbag: Kelly Forbes moves on, Hurricanes prospect crunch, and offseason offerings
I spent three days at a coaching school
Some thoughts on the NHL ditching pre-game speciality jerseys
Shap Shots mailbag, call for questions
Alex DeBrincat to the Dallas Stars or Detroit Red Wings?
Reilly Smith getting the first Stanley Cup pass was perfectly fitting
How quickly are goals scored after zone entries in the Stanley Cup Final?
As the pendulum swings, goaltending is trying to become an art again
The Vegas success story is all about money
Shap Shots Mailbag, call for questions
Breaking down Stars-Golden Knights Game 6
Breaking down Stars-Golden Knights Game 5
Why Miro Heiskanen hops on the bike after each game
Breaking down Stars-Golden Knights Game 4
Inside the aftermath of Jamie Benn's cross-check and ejection from Game 3
Jamie Benn led the Stars to their demise
Breaking Down Stars-Golden Knights Game 2
Breaking Down Stars-Golden Knights Game 1
Breaking Down Stars-Kraken Game 7
Why does playoff hockey hit differently?
Breaking Down Stars-Kraken Game 5
Miro Heiskanen is a good hockey player. Analytics are a valuable tool. Both are true.
Breaking Down Stars-Kraken Game 4
Breaking Down Stars-Kraken Game 3
Breaking Down Stars-Kraken Game 2
Breaking Down Stars-Kraken Game 1
What to watch for in Stars-Kraken
Breaking Down Stars-Wild Game 6
Breaking Down Stars-Wild Game 5
Shap Shots Mailbag: Who sets the start time anyways?
Film Study: Breaking down Sebastian Cossa's game from his first pro season
Breaking down Stars-Wild Game 4
How the Wild dominated the neutral zone in Game 3 victory
Wild had house money and potentially gambled it away with goalie decision
Rick Bowness on the long-term vision in Winnipeg, Nikolaj Ehlers, and outside criticism
That's what playoff hockey is all about, right?
Moritz Seider tweaked his game and became a better player, let's look at why
Stars stories and characters that make Round 1 worth watching
Introducing "EXPECTED BY WHOM?"
The Detroit Red Wings made a mistake letting Simon Edvinsson's contract slide
Discussing development of Thomas Harley and Nils Lundkvist with Stars GM Jim Nill
20/20: Joe Pavelski hits 1,000 point mark as Stars smash Red Wings
How Thomas Harley has won an NHL job in two games
An "International Free Agent" Jake Walman is waiting for the call from Canada or USA for worlds
The Chicago Wolves are considering going fully independent, how would that work?
Simon Edvinsson what's in the bag?
Should AHL teams run the same system as their NHL parent club?
Shap Shots Mailbag: Some new rule suggestions
How should teams handle goalies in back-to-backs?
Anthony Duclair on custom skates, being his own agent, and owning his own path in the NHL
Pro hockey's other team on the quest for an all-time record
On skate lacerations and the potential "Tyler Seguin rule"
How and why Alex Chiasson has found a net-front fit on the Red Wings power play
Shap Shots Mailbag: Trade acquisitions, Miro's energy, and a journalism discussion
For the fourth time in his career, Alex Chiasson turns PTO into full-time NHL contract
What happens if you sign with an NHL team after the trade deadline? Marty Turco knows
Understanding the Stars trade for Max Domi
Shap Shots Mailbag: What's the plan with Thomas Harley?
Jake Walman gets the respect on his name with 3-year extension in Detroit
Understanding why the Stars traded away Denis Gurianov for Evgeni Dadonov
Steve Yzerman preached patience in Tampa, now he's trying to apply the same lesson in Detroit
“I will not use a first-round pick on a rental," Stars GM Jim Nill discusses upcoming trade deadline
Shap Shots Mailbag: Can you assign a player to another NHL team's AHL team?
Looking at each shift of Jakub Vrana's return to the NHL
The Red Wings and the win-win-win scenario of going for it
The Stars and the case to trade for Jakob Chychrun
Trying to make sense of the Dylan Larkin situation
Shap Shots mailbag call for questions
20/20: Stars fall to Bruins in OT
Why did that go in? Looking at all 7 goals from Red Wings-Canucks
Why did that go in? Looking at all five goals from Stars-Wild
Jake Walman always knew he'd be a top-pairing defender, now he's proving it as a pending UFA
Scouts are scouting, it doesn't really mean anything
Q&A Liam McHugh on TNT, AppleTV, and journalism
Detroit Red Wings midseason grades
On Michael Rasmussen and the importance of his hockey "study abroad" in Austria
Why did that go in? Looking at all the goals from Stars-Coyotes and Wings-Flyers
The NHL should adopt the ECHL OT format
Why did that go in? Looking at all the goals from Wings-Knights and Stars-Kings
On NHL Network, Stars top-six, and getting Colin Miller to All-Star weekend
6 thoughts on Red Wings-Maple Leafs
Jake Walman embracing top-pairing role with Moritz Seider
What do the Red Wings need to do to be considered a success this season?
Six thoughts on Stars-Islanders and Red Wings-Jets
Let's talk about the NHL All-Star Game
What to do with Alex Nedeljkovic?
Getting excited about the Stars future with Stankoven and Bichsel