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Expected by Whom? Rick Bowness joins the show to share some awesome stories
Hockey is a game, games are supposed to be fun. Right?
Is the sky really falling for the Dallas Stars?
After a coaching change Todd McLellan needs to steady the Yzerplan and Red Wings culture
Marco Kasper is the only Red Wing with a neck guard, hopefully that changes in the future
Emptying the notebook from Griffins vs. Stars in Grand Rapids
On the RVH and how poor save selection is hurting NHL goalies
For Sam Hillebrandt new NCAA/CHL eligibility rules have opened new opportunities
Victory+ streaming numbers have been painting positive picture for Stars and Ducks
It's time for Lian Bichsel to get a place in Dallas
Vacation Post: Thoughts on the new goalie tandem in Colorado
Mailbag: The "fallout" for no-trade clauses after the Trouba/Rangers saga
What is Going On With Jason Robertson?
Tyler Seguin is out for 4-6 months and now the Stars could be big buyers
Scatter shots: What to make of Tyler Seguin going on IR and Blake Fiddler to Team USA
20/20: Mason Marchment highlight powers Stars past Jets and Connor Hellebuyck
On the Red Wings awful penalty kill and how it's now helping kill them at even strength
20/20: Stars beat Avs in first meeting since playoffs
On how becoming the next Miro Heiskanen is a lofty but somehow realistic goal
2025 NHL Draft prospect William Moore on picking NTDP over CHL and playing piano
The Red Wings could fire Derek Lalonde, but what would that even do?
The $132 million American goalie duel
As the RSN model continues to change, what are the early returns on Victory+?
What to watch for when a coach and team are heading for divorce
On what the Stars saw with Joel Blomqvist's glove hand
On the changing state of the CHL and college hockey
On Cam Talbot and how goaltending has at least given the Red Wings a chance to figure it out
20/20: Panthers dominate Stars in Finland
On Josh Morrissey and how he re-defined himself as one of the NHL's top offensive defensemen
What to make of Sportico's NHL franchise values
On the Stars, Finland, and how I once was confused for a Finnish Uber driver
On the Red Wings and how a risk-aversion identity only takes you so far
20/20: Stars dominate Blackhawks early in 4-2 victory
How do you balance mistakes and development for young NHL defensemen?
Some thoughts on the normalization of sports gambling
Some thoughts on Jake Oettinger's contract extension
20/20: Casey DeSmith makes shutout debut for Dallas
You can only play one goalie at a time
On opening night, the Stars torch starts to pass
Housekeeping: Make sure your Shap Shots settings fit your needs
It's not just about the size of the ice
How does Jeremy Swayman's contract impact Jake Oettinger's next deal?
Some thoughts on the Colorado Avalanche
The Jeremy Swayman saga is a calculated PR attack. Sloppy, but calculated
For Simon Edvinsson it's no longer about making the NHL, it's about owning a larger role
20/20: Stars beat buzzer to beat Avs in preseason
Some quick thoughts on the Detroit Red Wings red-white game
The benefits of being an off-hand winger
Doing some Red Wings cap and roster math after signing Lucas Raymond
What can the Stars expect from Arttu Hyry?
Nate Danielson has put himself on the radar for an NHL roster spot
Some quick thoughts from Traverse City
Answering some Victory+ questions
Some quick thoughts from NHL scouts on various Detroit Red Wings
Hockey season starts this week
Catching up with new Utah Hockey club analyst Dominic Moore
Mailbag: Turns out I was pretty good at stopping virtual pucks
I didn’t feel like writing yesterday
Catching up with new Michigan State hockey captain Red Savage
The Anaheim Ducks are trying to "meet fans where they're at" with move to Victory+
What might the contracts look like for Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider?
I double checked, it looks like I have at least nine jobs
The San Jose Sharks just got more fun
How Patrik Laine's shooting chart changed from Winnipeg to Columbus
What to make of Yaroslav Askarov's trade request
The outsiders are starting to run to NHL teams and that's a great thing
For Detroit and Chicago, goalie prospect future is especially bright
Why did the Stars sign Magnus Hellberg?
Let's find a way to speed up the offseason
Fanatics immersion program working to help NHLers plan for life after hockey
Stars GM Jim Nill on new roles for Bourque and Stankoven, and much more
For the Stars and Emil Hemming, playing in the OHL is an attempt better control development
How a Connor Bedard card could help one Blackhawks fan pay off his mortgage
After nearly four decades, Les Jackson finally gets his day with the Stanley Cup
The AHL playoff format is awkward, it's also not going anywhere
The Dallas Stars have left TV and are going all-in on free in-market streaming
Why Trey Augustine has to find a glove to match his pads
How the tax situation helped keep Chris Tanev in Canada
Some quick Monday morning mailbag questions
What I've learned, if anything, about the Jake Walman trade
What's actually changing with the new Fanatics NHL on-ice jerseys?
How did a dog get into Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final?
What we learned from Steve Yzerman's pre-draft press conference
In a salary cap world, teams could no longer wait for the Stanley Cup to make trades
What's it like covering the Stanley Cup Final?
Turns out Eric Tulsky didn't need to go back to chemistry
Eight years later, Mattias Janmark looks back at his mysterious knee injury
What does an NHL capologist do?
Making as much sense as we can of Lian Bichsel's season
I spent three days at a coaching school, you can too
Why did the Washington Capitals purchase CapFriendly?
"That makes you legendary in every league"
Derek Ryan is one of the best stories in the Stanley Cup Final
Scatter Shots: The Utah emails, RSNs, and how the Puckdoku gets made
The Stars sold Pavelski on family, and in the end, he changed theirs for the better
20/20: Stars lack offensive creativity in Game 5 loss
Mailbag: Why do players get thrown out of the faceoff?
20/20: Chris Tanev's injury looms large as Oilers tie series
20/20: Roope Hintz returns and Jason Robertson goes off as Stars win Game 3
20/20: Stars and Jake Oettinger bounce back and even series
20/20: Stars lose Game 1, again. This time in OT to Oilers
Mailbag: Do NHL teams impact CHL trades? How do coaching staff contracts work?
Previewing the Stars-Oilers playoff series
Looking at Trey Augustine's showing at the IIHF World Championships
What's the current state of American goaltending?
Thank you for helping Shap Shots grow
20/20: The Stars are headed to the Western Conference Final
Checking in on Red Wings prospect Amadeus Lombardi
20/20: Avalanche get another strike back and force Game 6
Future Red Wing or not, Jonatan Berggren is ready for the NHL
20/20: Wyatt Johnston does it again as Stars rock reeling Avalanche in Game 4
Checking in on Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson
20/20: Stars head to Denver and frustrate Avalanche in Game 3
Doing some digging on a reported new 3-on-3 professional hockey league
When it comes to NHL coaching turnover you need to follow the money
20/20: Getting that fourth goal was vital and Dallas ties series
20/20: Avs storm back as Stars blow 3-0 lead in Game 1
Previewing the Stars-Avalanche playoff series
20/20: Stars dethrone champs in Game 7
How Mavrik Bourque invested in himself and turned into the AHL's best player
Yes, own goals officially exist in the NHL
20/20: Stars new young core leads way in Game 5 victory
24/7 audio network Ducks Stream has been a boom creatively and financially for Anaheim Ducks
What can Albert Johansson bring to the Detroit Red Wings next season?
20/20: Ugly third, but effective as Stars even up series with Golden Knights
20/20: Wyatt Johnston saves the Stars season
Simon Edvinsson carrying NHL confidence into AHL playoffs
In leaving RSN model behind, Kraken are confident in new economic model after deal with Amazon
20/20: Golden Knights take 2-0 series lead
20/20: Golden Knights steal Game 1 in Dallas
Checking in on Lian Bichsel's season in the SHL
The Shap Shots quick hit NHL playoff preview
Previewing the Stars-Golden Knights playoff series
Expected by Whom? Episode 23: A conversation with Michigan women's hockey coach Jenna Trubiano
Let's take a moment to remember the human element of this
Stars GM Jim Nill on Tanev, Stankoven, LTIR usage and much more
Don't forget about Shayne Gostisbehere
David Carle, Coyotes, and the Yzerplan
Expected by Whom? Episode 22: A conversation with Michigan State coach Adam Nightingale
On the transfer portal, small schools, and college hockey
What is the potential AHL MVP bringing to the Dallas Stars?
In a quest for face-off ambidexterity, players are flipping their sticks on the weak side
Expected by Whom? Episode 21: NHL Parity & Quality of Competition
Wyatt Johnston has shades of Hyman and Lehtinen, and is doing something Modano-esque
Some Tuesday morning college hockey thoughts
Catching up with Red Wings first-rounders Sebastian Cossa and Marco Kasper
Antti Raanta still hoping for another chance to face shots in the NHL
The Predators are on on fire and Roman Josi has altered his game in Andrew Brunette's system
The casual viewers guide to the NCAA Hockey Tournament
To front or box out? Looking at how NHL teams systematically block shots
In biggest win of the season Red Wings' "Identity Line" delivers
Who should round out the Stars third pair? Nils Lundkvist or Jani Hakanpää?
Is hockey IQ really lower in today's NHL?
Some thoughts on a potential PWHL team in Detroit
PWHL: Carla MacLeod a key connector for both Ottawa and international hockey
A look at Jake Oettinger's struggles this season
Quick Friday Funbag: Happy Trade Deadline Day
It's a pretty good gig to be a college hockey coach
Let's talk about the Vegas Golden Knights
Logan Stankoven has won an NHL job, let's not forget some of the important context
Daniel Sprong has never seen a shot he didn't like. He also has one of the best shots in the world.
Some quick thoughts on the Stars trading for Chris Tanev
The Late Game is now available to rent
Is the NHL a development league?
Could the Stars transplant an entire defensive pair from the Flyers?
Should teams consider dumping the puck in directly on the goalie on the power play?
This Detroit Red Wings team finally feels different
How to smuggle an octopus into the Saddledome
Miro Heiskanen is back with the Stars after birth of child, and that's all your going to get on that
Some quick trade deadline thoughts on Red Wings and Stars after Saturday games
Jake Walman, The Griddy, and how it actually connects the NHL to the rest of the world
20/20: Jake Walman hits the Griddy again and the Wings pick up big win against Canucks
Guess what? The scouts are scouting.
20/20: Stars skewer Sabres on good night for goaltending
Midseason Mailbag: Realistic trade values and who wins a season of "Alone"
On Moritz Seider, advanced stats, usage and actually defining "winning shifts"
It's a big week for Alex DeBrincat
Friday Funbag: What is money on the board?
Q&A: Jim Nill on Lundkvist, Oettinger, long-term impacts, analytics, and more
20/20: Stars win second, survive third to beat Red Wings
Once they could regularly practice the Red Wings started winning
Let's put some respect on Alex Lyon's name
20/20: Stars, and Oettinger, easily dismantled Kings
What's happening with ESPN+ and old NHL games being removed from the streaming service?
Friday Funbag: A some thoughts on "media" vs. "content" and what it all means
20/20: On a sloppy and chaotic night, Oilers get final bounce in OT vs Red Wings
For Grand Rapids Griffins coach Dan Watson it's always been family first
20/20: In Murray vs. Fleury, Stars end up blanking Wild
Some College Hockey observations from Denver-Niagara and Michigan-NTDP
The Weekend in Hockey: Why I'm rooting for the PWHL, American gold, and Bedard's injury
20/20: Something always insane happens when Stars and Avalanche meet