Sean Shapiro
@seanshapiro.bsky.social
Associate editor @eprinkside Publisher of Shap Shots. 📚We Win Here.🎙️@expectedbywhom🎙️Spits &Suds.
Happy Thanksgiving Eve, I wanted to write about the state of hockey media, how I miss my media friends, and you should, too.
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My latest at Shap Shots
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I miss my media friends, and you should, too.
Some thoughts on the state of the NHL media coverage before covering a game tonight.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Happy Thanksgiving Eve, I wanted to write about the state of hockey media, how I miss my media friends, and you should, too.
My latest at Shap Shots
www.shapshotshockey.com/p/i-miss-my-...
My latest at Shap Shots
www.shapshotshockey.com/p/i-miss-my-...
Probably write something more on this for tomorrow at Shapshots.hockey but looking at where goals are going in on John Gibson vs. Cam Talbot this season, there's a pretty interesting trend on shots along the ice
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Probably write something more on this for tomorrow at Shapshots.hockey but looking at where goals are going in on John Gibson vs. Cam Talbot this season, there's a pretty interesting trend on shots along the ice
Sorry correction, the dive that fine came in for was Nov. 11. The first warning came on Oct. 16 in first Vancouver game. I misread/was confused by wording since they played Vancouver last night. Either way, second dive for Rantanen.
Mikko Rantanen was fined $2,000 today for embellishment in game last night vs. Vancouver. This is second incident this season he's been flagged by league for embellishment, after also getting cited for dive vs Ottawa on Nov. 11
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sorry correction, the dive that fine came in for was Nov. 11. The first warning came on Oct. 16 in first Vancouver game. I misread/was confused by wording since they played Vancouver last night. Either way, second dive for Rantanen.
Mikko Rantanen was fined $2,000 today for embellishment in game last night vs. Vancouver. This is second incident this season he's been flagged by league for embellishment, after also getting cited for dive vs Ottawa on Nov. 11
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Mikko Rantanen was fined $2,000 today for embellishment in game last night vs. Vancouver. This is second incident this season he's been flagged by league for embellishment, after also getting cited for dive vs Ottawa on Nov. 11
Blackhawks prospect Mason West will play his final HS football game tonight.
I spoke to fellow QBs turned NHLers Anders Lee & Andrew Copp, & got a football scouting report from my good pal Mike Craven on West.
My latest for @eliteprospects
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I spoke to fellow QBs turned NHLers Anders Lee & Andrew Copp, & got a football scouting report from my good pal Mike Craven on West.
My latest for @eliteprospects
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Blackhawks prospect Mason West embracing final chance to leave football impression
The Blackhawks first-round pick isn't the first player to juggle hockey and football in high school. Sean Shapiro spoke to others about what that's like.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Blackhawks prospect Mason West will play his final HS football game tonight.
I spoke to fellow QBs turned NHLers Anders Lee & Andrew Copp, & got a football scouting report from my good pal Mike Craven on West.
My latest for @eliteprospects
www.eliteprospects.com/news/ushl/bl...
I spoke to fellow QBs turned NHLers Anders Lee & Andrew Copp, & got a football scouting report from my good pal Mike Craven on West.
My latest for @eliteprospects
www.eliteprospects.com/news/ushl/bl...
Wings beat Kraken for the cephalopod cup
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Wings beat Kraken for the cephalopod cup
Nate Danielson first NHL goal. Emmitt Finnie made sure to grab the puck for him.
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Nate Danielson first NHL goal. Emmitt Finnie made sure to grab the puck for him.
As others have indicated, it sounds like Jamie Benn is tracking to make his season debut tonight after having surgery on a collapsed lung in preseason.
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
As others have indicated, it sounds like Jamie Benn is tracking to make his season debut tonight after having surgery on a collapsed lung in preseason.
Stars have announced Thomas Harley is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Stars have announced Thomas Harley is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
For games and practices Erik Gustafsson makes a four-hour roundtrip from metro Detroit to Grand Rapids, it's an effort to balance hockey and his family.
Let's talk about the human side and impact for a veteran player in the AHL.
My latest Shap Shots
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Let's talk about the human side and impact for a veteran player in the AHL.
My latest Shap Shots
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Erik Gustafsson’s Long Drive: Balancing Hockey and Fatherhood in Grand Rapids
Ending up in Grand Rapids was never part of the plan, but the veteran defender has found a way to try and make the most of it.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
For games and practices Erik Gustafsson makes a four-hour roundtrip from metro Detroit to Grand Rapids, it's an effort to balance hockey and his family.
Let's talk about the human side and impact for a veteran player in the AHL.
My latest Shap Shots
www.shapshotshockey.com/p/erik-gusta...
Let's talk about the human side and impact for a veteran player in the AHL.
My latest Shap Shots
www.shapshotshockey.com/p/erik-gusta...
Some quick notes, an old Mikko Rantanen story, and some observations from my trip to Grand Rapids today
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On school day games, an old Mikko Rantanen story, and notes on Griffins-Marlies
I drove to Grand Rapids on Wednesday, let's empty the notebook before I drive home.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Some quick notes, an old Mikko Rantanen story, and some observations from my trip to Grand Rapids today
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www.shapshotshockey.com/p/on-school-...
On a Red Wings goalie prospect injury note, Sebastian Cossa skated today and could play Friday. Michal Postava will be out for a bit more time according to Dan Watson.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
On a Red Wings goalie prospect injury note, Sebastian Cossa skated today and could play Friday. Michal Postava will be out for a bit more time according to Dan Watson.
Greetings from Grand Rapids, school day game. Pray for my ears.
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Greetings from Grand Rapids, school day game. Pray for my ears.
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By now, you know that @seanshapiro.bsky.social doesn't do hyperbole. So when he's asking if Wyatt Johnston could become the greatest center in Stars history, well, I'd make sure to give this one a read.
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Could Wyatt Johnston Become the Greatest Center in Stars History?
A big start has us asking big questions. Because at 22 years old, Johnston already compares favorably with the best to ever do it in Dallas.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
By now, you know that @seanshapiro.bsky.social doesn't do hyperbole. So when he's asking if Wyatt Johnston could become the greatest center in Stars history, well, I'd make sure to give this one a read.
www.dmagazine.com/sports/2025/...
www.dmagazine.com/sports/2025/...
Happy Söderbowl Sunday
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Happy Söderbowl Sunday
Miro Heiskanen's offensive impact last night against Edmonton is somehow going to be under appreciated because of what he did defensively.
November 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Miro Heiskanen's offensive impact last night against Edmonton is somehow going to be under appreciated because of what he did defensively.
Last week the NHL hosted a meeting of hockey's major junior hockey stakeholders including CHL, USHL, Hockey Canada, and USA Hockey.
According to Bill Daly, the CHL should be fine. The USHL, thought, might have challenges.
My latest for @eliteprospects.com
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According to Bill Daly, the CHL should be fine. The USHL, thought, might have challenges.
My latest for @eliteprospects.com
www.eliteprospects.com/news/2026-nh...
"New world order" for prospects in CHL, USHL, and NCAA a key focus for NHL to figure out
The NHL hosted a meeting of the key stakeholders last week in New York to discuss the future.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Last week the NHL hosted a meeting of hockey's major junior hockey stakeholders including CHL, USHL, Hockey Canada, and USA Hockey.
According to Bill Daly, the CHL should be fine. The USHL, thought, might have challenges.
My latest for @eliteprospects.com
www.eliteprospects.com/news/2026-nh...
According to Bill Daly, the CHL should be fine. The USHL, thought, might have challenges.
My latest for @eliteprospects.com
www.eliteprospects.com/news/2026-nh...
Checked in with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today on the Stars & Mavs suing each other. Said it certainly wasn't ideal, but they believe it'll be sorted. Also said the Mavs holding Stars revenue in escrow isn't impacting HRR because the number has still be reported by Stars
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Checked in with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today on the Stars & Mavs suing each other. Said it certainly wasn't ideal, but they believe it'll be sorted. Also said the Mavs holding Stars revenue in escrow isn't impacting HRR because the number has still be reported by Stars
Must read here from @prashanthiyer.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/prashant...
A Couple Thoughts On The Red Wings Improved Penalty Kill
Through 10 games, the Red Wings are 7-3, their best start to a season since 2010-2011.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Stars have traded Christian Kyrou to the Flyers for Samu Tuomaala. AHL level trade, likely to shake up Texas Stars that have been horrific to start the season
October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Stars have traded Christian Kyrou to the Flyers for Samu Tuomaala. AHL level trade, likely to shake up Texas Stars that have been horrific to start the season
As several others have reported, the Stars and Thomas Harley are closing in on an 8 year deal just below 10.6 million AAV
October 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
As several others have reported, the Stars and Thomas Harley are closing in on an 8 year deal just below 10.6 million AAV
It’s the second period, the long change. How does the penalty killing approach change? Does it change?
I dove into that hockey wormhole this week thanks to a text from @prashanthiyer.bsky.social
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I dove into that hockey wormhole this week thanks to a text from @prashanthiyer.bsky.social
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Are penalty kills different in the second period?
Let's take a look at a question that my pal brought up last week.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It’s the second period, the long change. How does the penalty killing approach change? Does it change?
I dove into that hockey wormhole this week thanks to a text from @prashanthiyer.bsky.social
www.shapshotshockey.com/p/are-penalt...
I dove into that hockey wormhole this week thanks to a text from @prashanthiyer.bsky.social
www.shapshotshockey.com/p/are-penalt...
I love the idea of frozen frenzy, but why is it on a Tuesday head to head with the World Series and not on weekend day in January or February?
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I love the idea of frozen frenzy, but why is it on a Tuesday head to head with the World Series and not on weekend day in January or February?
The start of the season in Dallas has been a bit of a roller coaster. And that’s ok, because this regular season is all about building for what matters in the spring.
My latest for @dmagazine.bsky.social
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My latest for @dmagazine.bsky.social
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The Stars’ Start Hasn’t Been Exciting. What They’re Building Might Be.
No, they haven't won as many games as they should. Yes, you should expect a lot more bumps as the season goes on. But the signs are there that this team could be growing into something different.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The start of the season in Dallas has been a bit of a roller coaster. And that’s ok, because this regular season is all about building for what matters in the spring.
My latest for @dmagazine.bsky.social
www.dmagazine.com/sports/2025/...
My latest for @dmagazine.bsky.social
www.dmagazine.com/sports/2025/...
On Jack Ivankovic, CHL to the NCAA, and a goalie trying to do something that hasn't been done at Michigan in close to three decades when a guy named Marty Turco wore similar pads.
My latest for @eliteprospects
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My latest for @eliteprospects
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Why Jack Ivankovic is trying to do his best Marty Turco impression for Michigan
Sean Shapiro takes a deeper look at the Michigan freshman goalie that's helping turn things around for the Wolverines.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On Jack Ivankovic, CHL to the NCAA, and a goalie trying to do something that hasn't been done at Michigan in close to three decades when a guy named Marty Turco wore similar pads.
My latest for @eliteprospects
www.eliteprospects.com/news/ncaa/wh...
My latest for @eliteprospects
www.eliteprospects.com/news/ncaa/wh...