Sean Shapiro

How Can Jake Oettinger Win the Vezina Trophy? Sustain His Latest Strong Start.

How Can Jake Oettinger Win the Vezina Trophy? Sustain His Latest Strong Start.

The Stars' goalie is off to another hot start. That isn't new. But if he carries that play over a full season, the results—for player and team alike—might be.

Oct 22 26October 22, 2026

Article at dmagazine.com

On last night in London, Spurs, and somehow Devin Cooley

On last night in London, Spurs, and somehow Devin Cooley

Greetings from England, I have some thoughts to share that somehow, maybe, will connect.

Oct 20 26October 20, 2026

Article at substack

Swedish hockey, fan culture, and my own Gordie Howe hat trick

Swedish hockey, fan culture, and my own Gordie Howe hat trick

Greetings from Stockholm, let’s tell some stories.

Oct 18 26October 18, 2026

Article at substack

Some quick thoughts over a coffee and a stroopwafel

Some quick thoughts over a coffee and a stroopwafel

Good morning and greetings from Europe.

Oct 13 26October 13, 2026

Article at substack

Ranking the 2026-27 Dallas Stars Roster from No. 23 to No. 1

Ranking the 2026-27 Dallas Stars Roster from No. 23 to No. 1

I got together my media friends to rank the Stars roster.

Oct 02 26October 02, 2026

Article at substack

Replay: Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey Episode 27

Replay: Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey Episode 27

We talk about offer sheets, agents, decisions in Detroit and much more.

Sep 30 26September 30, 2026

Article at substack

Steve Yzerman's Detroit Problem Started Above and Beside Him

Steve Yzerman's Detroit Problem Started Above and Beside Him

In the post-mortem of Yzerman’s Detroit era, we need to look at what went right in Tampa.

Sep 30 26September 30, 2026

Article at substack

On NHL Opening Night, Let’s Remember Why We Love Hockey

On NHL Opening Night, Let’s Remember Why We Love Hockey

A reminder that sometimes the best way to reconnect with the game is to stop overthinking it and embrace the joy that made us fall in love with hockey in the first place.

Sep 29 26September 29, 2026

Article at substack

Some quick notes from Chicago on the USHL, Larkin feedback, Stars analytics, and a bit more

Some quick notes from Chicago on the USHL, Larkin feedback, Stars analytics, and a bit more

Happy Friday evening, you are way to busy with much more interesting things, but if you aren’t, read this.

Sep 19 26September 19, 2026

Article at substack

Dylan Larkin Can’t Have It Both Ways

Dylan Larkin Can’t Have It Both Ways

Larkin doesn’t owe anyone every detail behind his trade request, but once it became public, he had to understand that refusing to explain anything would come with consequences.

Sep 18 26September 18, 2026

Article at substack

Replay: Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey Episode 25

Replay: Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey Episode 25

A recording from Sean Shapiro's live video

Sep 17 26September 17, 2026

Article at substack

Shawn Horcoff’s Old Job May Tell Us Something About His New One

Shawn Horcoff’s Old Job May Tell Us Something About His New One

On the Detroit Red Wings interim GM and something I learned about him near the end of his playing career.

Sep 16 26September 16, 2026

Article at substack

AIH Replay: Monday and we are live from metro Detroit

AIH Replay: Monday and we are live from metro Detroit

A recording from Sean Shapiro's live video

Sep 14 26September 14, 2026

Article at substack

What I know and don’t know about Scott White and the Red Wings GM opening

What I know and don’t know about Scott White and the Red Wings GM opening

Here is what I know and don’t about a candidate and the potential job.

Sep 14 26September 14, 2026

Article at substack

20/20: Stars beat Jackets, Penguins down Red Wings and more notes

20/20: Stars beat Jackets, Penguins down Red Wings and more notes

Let’s to go over what happened on Sunday.

Sep 14 26September 14, 2026

Article at substack

20/20: Red Wings prospects beat Stars in shootout, but does it matter?

20/20: Red Wings prospects beat Stars in shootout, but does it matter?

Let’s talk about the game that happened tonight and what it might mean.

Sep 13 26September 13, 2026

Article at substack

What is the Shelf Life of a Competitive Advantage?

What is the Shelf Life of a Competitive Advantage?

Happy Tuesday, let’s meander on some thoughts.

Sep 01 26September 01, 2026

Article at substack

Mailbag: The August slog, Red Wings GM search, time machines, Matt Duchene, and offsides

Mailbag: The August slog, Red Wings GM search, time machines, Matt Duchene, and offsides

Your questions, my attempt at answers.

Aug 24 26August 24, 2026

Article at substack

A Tuesday Night in Allen, and a Reminder of Why I Do This

A Tuesday Night in Allen, and a Reminder of Why I Do This

Thank you for reading, it means so much to me.

Aug 12 26August 12, 2026

Article at substack

Turnkeyzrg is the firm running the Detroit Red Wings GM search

Turnkeyzrg is the firm running the Detroit Red Wings GM search

Per sources, we now know who is running the GM search in Detroit.

Aug 10 26August 10, 2026

Article at substack

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