Posts By Sean Shapiro
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Dallas StarsUp-and-coming Stars forwards benefitting from early injuries
FRISCO, Texas — Comfort is a key factor for the success of a young NHL player. Whether it’s making the jump from...
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Dallas StarsDevin Shore helping Stars stay afloat during injury crisis
DALLAS — The NHL’s best rookie may play in Toronto, but one of the best rookie stories had to leave the greater Toronto area...
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Dallas StarsPatrick Eaves provides boost Stars need in win against Winnipeg
DALLAS — When the Dallas Stars were looking for a veteran presence Patrick Eaves delivered. The right wing returned to the lineup...
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Dallas StarsFrom Boise to Dallas: Dowling’s NHL debut a success story for ECHL
DALLAS — Justin Dowling will join an exclusive club when the Dallas Stars host the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. The 26-year-old center...
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Winnipeg JetsJets’ phenom Patrik Laine learning on the fly
DALLAS — Patrik Laine has learned quite a bit about the NHL through his first five games with the Winnipeg Jets. He...
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Dallas StarsGemel Smith took advantage of opportunity and will make NHL debut
DALLAS — Gary Smith is re-routing his long drive to Dallas. That’s what happens when your son gets called up to play...
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Los Angeles KingsPeter Budaj continues career reclamation with Kings
DALLAS — No one expected Peter Budaj to win the Los Angeles Kings’ first game of the season. The team entered this...
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Los Angeles KingsDevin Setoguchi on joining the Kings: ‘It’s a lot of detail hockey’
DALLAS — Most assumed Devin Setoguchi’s NHL career was over. After an AHL demotion during the 2014-15 season, Setoguchi spent last season...
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Dallas StarsDallas Stars depth proving it’s going to be key
FRISCO, Texas — Depth is going to define success for the Dallas Stars this season. Yes, the Stars’ roster is built around...
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Dallas StarsAdam Cracknell makes strong case to stick with Stars
DALLAS — Adam Cracknell was signed as organizational depth for the Dallas Stars. The right wing was viewed as a minor signing...
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![02 December 2015: Anaheim Ducks Left Wing Nick Ritchie (37) [8836] and Tampa Bay Lightning Defenseman Victor Hedman (77) [6552] during an NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire)](https://d3d2maoophos6y.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/10/13115022/0071512024266_Lightning_at_Ducks-450x270.jpg)
![02 December 2015: Anaheim Ducks Left Wing Nick Ritchie (37) [8836] and Tampa Bay Lightning Defenseman Victor Hedman (77) [6552] during an NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire)](https://d3d2maoophos6y.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/10/13115022/0071512024266_Lightning_at_Ducks-80x80.jpg)
Anaheim DucksQ&A: Ritchie brothers excited to face off on opening night
DALLAS — It’s already a big night in Dallas. The Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks are opening the season at American Airlines...
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Dallas StarsDevin Shore overcame injury, twice, to win opening night role
FRISCO, Tex. — Preseason games aren’t supposed to come with this much pressure. Sure, players are looking to secure jobs and that...
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Dallas StarsGemel Smith turning heads in Stars training camp
DALLAS — Gemel Smith has looked like a different player during Dallas Stars training camp. The 22-year-old has had checkered professional career...
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Dallas StarsDespite injury, Faksa building on World Cup experience for Stars
FRISCO, Texas — Radek Faksa’s World Cup of Hockey 2016 had a forgettable ending. The Czech center was injured against Canada, the...
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Dallas StarsStars seizing much-needed chance to reset goalie prospect pipeline
DALLAS — Two seasons ago the Dallas Stars had a hard time finding an ECHL home for Maxime Lagace. The undrafted goalie...
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Detroit Red WingsJoe Hicketts continues to use Traverse City Tournament to impress
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Joe Hicketts got his professional start in Traverse City three years ago. After getting passed over in the...
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NHL ProspectsPlayers to watch from 2016 Traverse City Prospects Tournament
Before they were stellar NHL rookies, Detroit’s Dylan Larkin and St. Louis’ Colton Parayko starred at the 2015 NHL Prospects Tournament in...
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Carolina HurricanesJake Bean takes on big role for Hurricanes prospects in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — For most teams at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament losing a first-round pick on the blue line would...
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Minnesota WildAlex Tuch sends a message with fists and skill in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Minnesota may have gone 1-3 in the Traverse City Prospects Tournament this week, but Wild prospect Alex Tuch...
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Detroit Red WingsDetroit prospect Givani Smith making big strides in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Givani Smith spent his summer working on speed and explosiveness. The Detroit Red Wings second-round pick (46th overall)...
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New York RangersRangers’ Halverson prepping for rookie season in home town tourney
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — There’s no questioning the Detroit Red Wings are the most popular team at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament....
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Chicago BlackhawksAlex DeBrincat continues to quash concerns about his size
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Alex DeBrincat has always been one of the smallest players on the ice and it could have been...