Sean Shapiro
seanshapiro.bsky.social
Sean Shapiro
@seanshapiro.bsky.social
Associate editor @eprinkside Publisher of Shap Shots. 📚We Win Here.🎙️@expectedbywhom🎙️Spits &Suds.
91s and white Nikes for warmups
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Wasn't really sure what I was going to write about No. 91 going to the rafters, then I saw Sergei Fedorov simply whisper "wow" as he watched the banner rise.

On a story that's not mine to tell, but one that we can all connect with.

My latest Shap Shots

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Rink Stories: "Wow," on the importance of No. 91 in the rafters, JVR's connection to his son and Rick Bowness back on the bench
Let's share some fun stories before the Red Wings and Hurricanes play.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
"Leaving Detroit was a huge mistake," - Sergei Federov during his speech.
January 12, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Federov arrives to his Jersey retirement ceremony in his iconic or corvette
January 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM
How good is the Olympic ice? Let's ask someone who played on it this weekend

Chatted with Florian Wieser about it today and then got some perspective Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond their Olympics thoughts.

My latest at Shap Shots

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How good is the Olympic ice? Let's ask someone who played on it this weekend
The Olympic ice surface has been a big topic of conversation. Let's include someone who played on it in that conversation.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Living in the Central Division this season means the Stars are at the high-rollers table. We already know who they’ll likely play in the playoffs, too. With that reality it’s time for them to be aggressive in the trade market

My latest for @DMagazine

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It's Time For the Stars To Make Their Trade Deadline Move - D Magazine
Dallas is riding a six-game losing streak in the toughest division in hockey. Its general manager needs to act accordingly.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Stars have signed Justin Hryckowian to a two year extension $950K AAV.
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Reposted by Sean Shapiro
The NHL's three best teams play in the same division. The Stars are one of them.

Since Dallas can't run from that reality, they need to act accordingly. Here's @seanshapiro.bsky.social on why the Stars need to make another big deadline swing as soon as possible

www.dmagazine.com/sports/2026/...
It's Time For the Stars To Make Their Trade Deadline Move - D Magazine
Dallas is riding a six-game losing streak in the toughest division in hockey. Its general manager needs to act accordingly.
www.dmagazine.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Year 3 of PWHL neutral site games in Detroit. Always a good time.
January 4, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Jason Robertson never really had a chance to make Team USA

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Jason Robertson never really had a chance to make Team USA
It was made official on Friday, but I think we need to talk about the false hope that existed.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
January 2, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Stars prospect Emil Hemming's season has seen him from AHL to OHL, now an impressive WJC. His bother Oscar is finally playing after a dispute of where he could play kept him off the ice.

On the Hemming brothers in my latest for @eliteprospects

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Brothers Emil and Oscar Hemming have reclaimed their games in whirlwind seasons
It's been an interesting season so far for Dallas Stars prospect Emil Hemming and brother Oscar, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Sean Shapiro has the story from Minnesota.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Obviously @russohockey.bsky.social already has had the big well-reported story on the likely USA roster from earlier this month. But the feeling from talking to some Stars people is that Jason Robertson is still on the outside of the USA Olympic roster.
December 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Alberts Šmits is a behemoth, a bona fide top defensive prospect. He's also lived alone since he was 13, takes a no-nonsense approach to his game and the hockey world is taking notice as he's gone from curiosity to commodity

My latest for @eliteprospects.com

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Alberts Šmits arrives at World Juniors and is already turning from a curiosity to commodity
The Latvian defender made his World Junior debut and is one of the most fascinating players for the 2026 NHL Draft.
www.eliteprospects.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Greetings from Minnesota and Day 1 of World Juniors.

I’ll be here for first half of tournament for @eliteprospects Before the games begin, here’s a story on @MSU_Hockey’s Ryker Lee who realizes hockey is a game and games are suppose to be fun

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Michigan State's Ryker Lee ready to bring unconventional creativity to 2026 World Juniors
Ryker Lee will take his dazzling talents from Michigan State to the 2026 World Junior Championship. Sean Shapiro has the story.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On Seider, Heiskenan, the Norris, and perception. Plus Rantanen's disc golf course and the Red Wings coach carpool.

It's things I learned this week over at Shap Shots

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Things I learned this week: On Miro, Mo, Milan, and the Norris
Plus Mikko Rantanen playing disc golf and the Red Wings coaches carpooling.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Reposted by Sean Shapiro
Red Wings beat Stars 4-3 in OT, here is the 20/20 featuring more than 20 points

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20/20: Red Wings win Shap Shots bowl in 4-3 in overtime
The two teams went to overtime, it was fun, happy holidays.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Red Wings beat Stars 4-3 in OT, here is the 20/20 featuring more than 20 points

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20/20: Red Wings win Shap Shots bowl in 4-3 in overtime
The two teams went to overtime, it was fun, happy holidays.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Overtime. Let's get weird.
December 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Shap Shots bowl
December 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
There will be a 20/20 from Stars-Wings tonight
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Stars dads photo, I’m sure the team will have a better angle than I
December 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Lurking high above Wings morning skate
December 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Gonna have something up this week at shapshots.hockey about Seider, Heiskanen and the Norris discussion
Coming Soon
We're under construction. Please check back for an update soon.
shapshots.hockey
December 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Some thoughts on the timeline and realistic expectations on Tyler Seguin's return from ACL surgery and why the Stars shouldn't rush him.

My latest at Shap Shots

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Some thoughts on Tyler Seguin's ACL tear, the timeline, and why the Stars shouldn't rush this
I have some experience with my own ACL injury, so let's chat this out.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM