The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast

Sheng and JD react to the news of the San Jose Barracuda coaching change with Roy Sommers moving to a front-office role and John McCarthy becoming the head coach. We analyze why the move was made (5:00) and the differences between Sommers and McCarthy as the Barracuda are set to start a new era of Cuda hockey (12:00). Then we look at why the Sharks are interviewing Ray Whitney and where they are currently at in their process of hiring a new General Manager (21:00). Next, San Jose Shark's Director of Scouting, Doug Wilson Jr., joins the show to discuss the differences with Doug Wilson around (30:00), how he goes about scouting players (34:00), the one thing he looks for when drafting players (37:00) and his thoughts on the 2022 NHL Draft (39:00). Then Doug Wilson Jr. explains why he is happy about William Eklund's season despite the lack of point production (43:00), how some of the defensive prospects are progressing including Gannon Laroque (48:30), and his under-the-radar prospect (58:30), plus he reveals Max Veronneau's expectations going into the 2022 season (1:00:30). Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers SHOW NOTES: f you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheng introduces his new co-host, plus examines the news and notes around the San Jose Sharks, including Alexander Barabanov's new deal (3:00), if Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson could be on their way out of San Jose, what a Burns trade could look like (9:00), and what's the hold up on Mario Ferraro's new deal (23:00). Then we discuss the latest on the new GM search (33:00) and Patrick Marleau's retirement (37:00). Finally, the Daily Faceoff's Chris Peters joins the show to talk about being on the road again (52:00), the 2022 NHL Draft (54:00), his most recent mock draft, and who he has the San Jose Sharks picking (1:03:00). Chris also reviews the seasons of some of the Sharks' top prospects including William Eklund (1:24:00), Brandon Coe (1:27:00), and Ozzy Wiesblatt (1:30:00). And why is Chris down on Brad Lambert? Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers SHOW NOTES: f you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 39 Nick gives his final farewell to the listeners of the podcast. Before that the boys open up one of the biggest mailbags to date. Yes, there's #DrunkSheng involved as well. Stay safe and stay hydrated Sharks fans. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers SHOW NOTES: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 38 Nick and Sheng highlight the Sharks “putting a dagger in the hearts of the Golden Knights” . Then we get into some more GM talk involving Kevin Weekes and John Ferguson Jr. Then Sheng spoke to someone likely on the Sharks list for the GM job to learn the process of interviewing for a GM job and to tell us just what makes a great GM. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers SHOW NOTES: f you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 37 Nick and Sheng bring on George Richards of Florida Hockey Now to talk about Bob Boughner’s tenure as head coach of the Florida Panthers. Also, why didn’t things work out in Florida and how is it connected to Bob’s murky future with the Sharks? Before that we dive into some recent news surrounding the Sharks young prospects. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers SHOW NOTES: f you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 36 Nick and Sheng break down Thomas Bordeleau’s AHL debut and Sheng gives his impressions of his play. Then we dig into the hottest topic in San Jose, the search for a new General Manager. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers SHOW NOTES: f you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 35 Sheng and Nick bring back Mike McKenna of DailyFaceoff to talk Sharks goaltending. Before that we talk about Ryan Merkley’s game against Edmonton and give more updates on the injury front for the Sharks. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers SHOW NOTES: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 34 Sheng and Nick have a great interview with Rasmus Kågström of HockeySverige in Sweden. We get to ask him about William Eklund’s season in the SHL along with other Swedish prospects for the Sharks. Before that we’ll touch on the return of Kevin Labanc and give our thoughts on a few of the younger Sharks’ players performances and resurrect our SportLOGiQ stat of the week and focus in on the Sharks Offensive Zone Possession Numbers.. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Show Notes: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 33 Sheng and Nick recap the Sharks roster moves for the 2022 NHL trade deadline. Then we bust open the mailbag and answer your questions from Twitter. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Show Notes: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 32 Sheng and Nick discuss Tomas Hertl’s 8 year extension with the Sharks, what it means moving forward and then brainstorm clever ways for the Sharks to get better next year Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Show Notes: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 31 Sheng and Nick go over some recent Sharks news surrounding Tomas Hertl, Jake Middleton & Alexander Barabanov. Then they try to look objectively at what went wrong with the Sharks over the last few years and how much blame Doug Wilson should bear. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Show Notes: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 30 Sheng and Nick are switching things up a bit. Normally they like to break down the Sharks moves and their objectives along with those. Instead they've decided to take the reins as GM and explain what they would do to rebuild the struggling Sharks team. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 29 Sheng and Nick crack open an ice cold mailbag to allow our listeners to share their thoughts on Jonathan Becher’s press conference regarding the state of the Sharks. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 28 Sheng and Nick get into some roleplay, not that kinda roleplay, as we simulate the Sharks attempt in convincing Tomas Hertl to stay in San Jose. And then we highlight positive gameplay for the Sharks in the PK for this week's SportLOGiQ stat of the week. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 27 Sheng and Nick are joined by tactically-minded hockey guru, Jack Han as he goes into detail about how the Sharks can win despite being without Erik Karlsson until March. Be sure to use promo code SHENG5 for $5 off his book Hockey Tactics 2022: The Playbook @ https://jhanhky.gumroad.com/l/playbook2022 Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 26 Sheng and Nick dive into the first ever San Jose Hockey Now Mailbag and get to answer questions submitting by Sharks fans. From offseason plans to trade deadline ideas, they get into everything San Jose Sharks and then some. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 25 Sheng and Nick break down the Erik Karlsson injury and what it means for the Sharks short-term future. Afterwards we have an amazing interview with Adin Hill lined up for you all where we talk wine, nicknames and all sorts of other facts about Adin. So make sure you stay tuned for that. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 24 of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we talk about the rollercoaster ride that has been Timo Meier’s career and detail his ascendance into a bonafide All-Star. Then we lay out his possible future and price tag with the Sharks. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 23 of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, Sheng predicts what will happen with the NHLPA’s grievance with the Sharks termination of Evander Kane’s contract. Afterwards, Nick asks Sheng some burning questions in regards to the sudden increase in cap space the Sharks may have. Finally, we take a dive into Brent Burns’ season so far and how his stats have compared favorably to Erik Karlsson. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Official San Jose Sharks Podcast of The Hockey Podcast Network! On episode 22 of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, Sheng and Nick break down the intricacies of what the Sharks are attempting to do in regards to terminating Evander Kane's contract. Join Sheng Peng & Nick Flohr every week for exclusive interviews and up-to-date San Jose Sharks news. Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices