San Jose Hockey Now Podcast

Dan Boyle takes your questions! In a special mailbag, the San Jose Sharks legend takes a question from the equally-legendary Randy Hahn, tells us why the President’s Trophy-winning 2008-09 Sharks got swept in the first round, how an NHL locker room would react to an openly-gay player, why he joined the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and shares a hilarious locker room prank story. Insider Sheng Peng and prospects guru Keegan McNally also share their thoughts about the San Jose Sharks’ opening night roster and Tuesday’s lines, including Ty Dellandrea taking the third-line center job, at least for now, from Michael Misa and Philipp Kurashev. Dan Boyle answered his many questions first! Sponsored by Bring Hockey Back. Custom jerseys, hockey gear & tees for every fan. Use promo code: SANJOSEHOCKEYNOW for 15% off. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4l4mpAD... 🎧 Listen on Apple: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ⸻ Follow San Jose Hockey Now San Jose Hockey Now: https://sanjosehockeynow.com/ 📸 Instagram: @sanjosehockeynow: / sanjosehockeynow 𝕏 Twitter/X: @Sheng_Peng: https://x.com/Sheng_Peng 𝕏 Twitter/X: @halfwall_hockey: https://x.com/halfwall_hockey 📘 Facebook: San Jose Hockey Now: / sjhockeynow ⸻ Timestamps (00:00:00) Introductions, sponsor Bring Hockey Back & setup for the Dan Boyle Mailbag (00:04:04) Randy Hahn asks: Did Dan Boyle ever beat him in golf? (00:05:12) Corey Perry stories – Was he really that bad? Ryan Getzlaf’s reaction (00:07:45) Patrick: Could Luca Cagnoni switch to forward? Boyle’s take on playing out of position (00:09:56) Kevin: Lane Hutson’s Calder points – do secondary assists really count? (00:10:54) Fallooooooon: The Joe Thornton & Patrick Marleau “it” debate (00:13:26) EH: Can Will Smith’s shot be fixed or is it fine as is? (00:15:18) Pucktastic: When partners step up – chemistry between D-men (00:17:34) Stephanie K: The biggest jerks in hockey — would Boyle name names? (00:20:18) RPhillips: Watching hockey as a fan vs. as a player – how NHLers actually watch games (00:23:11) Pescadito: CTE, mental health & how an NHL locker room would react to a gay player (00:28:45) Fin Coe: Playing on your off-hand – is it overblown? (00:30:36) Dylan Smallwood: Boyle reacts to “Blood Sucking Freaks” and cult movies (00:33:19) Brad Fitzpatrick: The mental side of his 2010 playoff own goal & redemption (00:36:55) Chris Robinson: Hilarious NHL prank stories – teammates beware (00:40:02) Rothgar: Why Dan Boyle joined the SJHN Podcast (00:42:51) Joe E: How much credit does John Tortorella deserve for Tampa’s turnaround? (00:45:26) Boomer: Boyle’s defensive preference – playing against dump-and-chase vs. speed entries? (00:48:55) GH: Being a roadie for Faith No More – and thoughts on Mr. Bungle (00:52:44) SJShorky: NHL officiating – hits in the numbers & evolving standards (00:57:03) Eric: The role of veteran mentorship on rebuilding teams (01:00:35) James R: How captains and alternates are really chosen inside an NHL room (01:04:12) Dylan C: Could Dan Boyle win the Masters starting from the green? (01:06:03) Falco5: 6 Boyles vs 6 Vlasic – who wins? (01:10:42) Mike I: Thoughts on the San Jose Sharks’ defense this season (01:13:09) Craig VanDierendonck: Miami University days & any Wally Szczerbiak stories (01:18:22) Gary To: Which playoff loss hurt more — 2011 vs Vancouver or 2014 vs LA? (01:22:08) Erik Drobey: What Boyle looks for in the first 10 games to judge Sharks’ trajectory (01:24:51) Yuri Baranovsky: What went wrong with the 2009 President’s Trophy Sharks? (01:28:30) Boyle’s closing thoughts – team culture, mindset & learning from failure (01:31:13) Sheng & Keegan Segment – Behind bringing Dan Boyle to SJHN (01:37:34) Kevin: How to improve your hockey IQ as a fan (01:41:48) RPhillips: What Will Smith must do to start driving play (01:45:20) Chris Robinson: Could SJHN add a systems breakdown segment? (01:48:56) Ted Pederson: Should Sharks move vets to make room for youth? (01:53:04) Falco5: How coaches actually decide rosters – games vs. scrimmages vs. practice (01:57:40) Gary To: Favorite Tarantino film (and heated movie talk) (02:04:15) Sheng & Keegan’s thoughts on San Jose Sharks’ opening night roster (02:17:31) Curious lines at practice – Ty Dellandrea at 3C, Misa & Dickinson status (02:28:10) Who should start in net opening night? (02:34:25) Final roster and leadership reflections – Boyle’s mentorship legacy (02:38:40) Closing: Team culture, locker room dynamics & fan shout-outs (02:46:15) Wrap-up – subscribe, follow @sanjosehockeynow & support Bring Hockey Back Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We got a jam-packed show! San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle talks about how we should evaluate pre-season performances from veterans and rookies. He also discusses the importance of talent, confidence, execution, and opportunity when it comes to the growth of a young star like William Eklund.  Boyle also shares the hilarious inside story about when he shotgunned a beer at a Sharks’ playoff game in 2019. https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1126312518136127491 Insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee share their thoughts about how training camp is going for the San Jose Sharks. Sheng shares insight from Jack Han about an ill-fated Dmitry Orlov and Michael Misa exchange in Wednesday’s 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. We also share Stathletes’ 2025-26 points projections for the San Jose Sharks. Zubair has points projections too, from his own algorithm! We also project the opening night roster! (We recorded on Thursday!) Dan Boyle starts with a story about director Danny Boyle! (12:42) Boyle opines on how seriously we should evaluate pre-season hockey (48:18) When did Boyle know that he had gone from hockey star to "nobody"? (54:00) Our thoughts about the San Jose Sharks' pre-season so far, including Zubair's thoughts about Tuesday's scrimmage (1:26:15) Jack Han is joining San Jose Hockey Now as a consultant! Han shared his thoughts about a recent ill-fated Misa/Orlov exchange (1:33:18) What are Stathletes' points predictions for the 2025-26 San Jose Sharks? (2:08:30) Our opening night roster predictions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who are our 2025-26 pre-season top-10 San Jose Sharks prospects? In a throwback San Jose Hockey Now Podcast segment, it’s just Sheng and Keegan together again to reveal their top-10. How much are Quentin Musty, Cam Lund, and Eric Pohlkamp trending up? Who’s No. 2, Yaroslav Askarov or Sam Dickinson? Where do 2025 Draft picks Michael Misa, Josh Ravensbergen, and Haoxi (Simon) Wang rank? The general cut-off for prospects for this ranking, by the way, is 50 NHL games. Before our top-10 prospects talk, San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee, insider Sheng Peng, and prospects guru Keegan McNally discuss all the hot Sharks training camp topics. 18-year NHL veteran Boyle weighs in on the idea of a fourth-liner like Barclay Goodrow being named Sharks captain. We discuss Jack Thompson perhaps being at a crossroads in his Sharks’ career. From Misa to Will Smith to Alex Nedeljkovic to Philipp Kurashev, who impressed in the Sharks’ pre-season debut? (00:00:00) Introductions (00:00:24) Sponsor: Bring Hockey Back (coupon code: SanJoseHockeyNow) (00:01:13) Dating apps, boundaries & hockey fandom (00:03:36) Band tees & music rabbit hole (Tool, The Liars, Dumb & Dumber, Tarantino) (00:10:40) News/notes segue (00:11:45) Sharks captaincy recap: Goodrow vs. Toffoli, Ferraro context (00:16:04) Dan Boyle: What a captain actually does in the NHL (00:24:04) Do captains need to play big minutes? (00:32:00) Predictions: “C” now vs. bridge years without a captain (00:33:38) Jack Thompson’s camp: tweener risk & path to NHL (00:39:05) Boyle’s 80–90% rule for bubble players (00:45:48) Michael Jordan lesson: fail forward & keep shooting (00:50:30) Sports psychology & George Mumford (00:51:01) Dan Boyle signs off (00:52:00) Camp updates: illness return, cautious ramp-up, PP units (00:53:29) Klingberg injury; Dickinson power play looks (00:56:39) Preseason Game 1 takeaways & context (00:58:49) Smith/Dickinson connection — what translates at NHL speed? (01:00:57) Michael Misa’s “winning details”: faceoffs, strength, denial without penalties (01:03:06) Group A/B practice reads — what they mean (and don’t) (01:05:56) Musty’s 2nd-period dip & in-game coaching adjustments (01:08:07) Roster math: waiver-exempt vs. earning trust (01:14:04) Goaltending: puck-handling as a hidden weapon (01:16:06) Nedeljkovic example: clean rims past pressure (01:16:53) Yaroslav Askarov’s puck-handling upside — asset or risk? (01:17:29) Tandems & mentorship: Askarov learning from Nedeljkovic (01:18:24) Why this roster feels better constructed to win (01:19:11) Grier’s summer moves: puck movers & more skill (01:19:42) Orlov’s impact & easing Ferraro’s minutes (01:20:29) Condolences to Mike Grier’s family (01:20:53) Top-10 San Jose Sharks prospects intro (01:21:20) Honorable mentions & methodology (games cutoff, graduation rules) (01:22:30) Depth discussion: Graf, Mukhamadullin, Askarov, more (01:23:39) Bubble prospects & the “third tier” pool (01:25:03) Prospect tiers: Pohlkamp, Halttunen, Sahlin Wallenius, Cardwell (01:28:30) San Jose Sharks’ surprising wing depth for Barracuda (01:29:45) Other sleepers: Roberts, Svoboda, Muldowney, Laubach (01:32:14) Honorable mentions wrap-up (01:33:39) Just missed Top 10 — Wang & Lund debates (01:37:33) Lund as a “poor man’s Chris Kreider” comp (01:40:12) Sharks’ wing depth & potential breakouts (01:41:48) Top-10 countdown begins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Sharks have opened training camp! Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee react to Rookie Faceoff and GM Mike Grier’s training camp availability. We discuss Will Smith staying at wing, Grier’s reaction to Marc-Edouard Vlasic’s unhappiness with his buyout and Ryane Clowe’s departure to the New York Rangers, and Dan shares how he avoided involvement in the infamous Jeremy Roenick “Scare Tactics” prank. We also debate who should be the San Jose Sharks’ next captain, Barclay Goodrow or Tyler Toffoli. Sponsored by Bring Hockey Back. Custom jerseys, hockey gear & tees for every fan. Use promo code: SANJOSEHOCKEYNOW for 15% off. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4l4mpAD... 🎧 Listen on Apple: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ⸻ Follow San Jose Hockey Now San Jose Hockey Now: https://sanjosehockeynow.com/ 📸 Instagram: @sanjosehockeynow: / sanjosehockeynow 𝕏 Twitter/X: @Sheng_Peng: https://x.com/Sheng_Peng 𝕏 Twitter/X: @halfwall_hockey: https://x.com/halfwall_hockey 📘 Facebook: San Jose Hockey Now: / sjhockeynow ⸻ Timestamps (00:00:08) Introductions, new mics & PlayStation headset jokes (00:02:05) Sponsor: Bring Hockey Back & “Human Centipede” jersey gag (00:03:46) Mission Impossible haircut & top movie scenes debate (00:09:12) Best/worst M. Night: Sixth Sense, Signs, Village, Unbreakable (00:15:09) Del Toro, Fear & Loathing, sponsor redo (00:16:57) News & Notes — Rookie Faceoff impressions (00:17:27) Musty shines: Physical play & offensive jump (00:19:21) Wang fight sparks comeback; skates flying (00:23:29) Wang big-body comp & long-term upside talk (00:27:02) Michael Misa’s poise; center vs wing (00:33:19) Healthy fear, Lindros's concussions, Scott Stevens's hits (00:39:00) Eklund’s “Slippery Pete” nickname & elusiveness (00:43:15) Paul Kariya moment & casting hockey movie roles (00:44:48) Oliver Wahlstrom PTO; Barracuda scoring depth (00:50:12) Camp Day 1 lines: Celebrini–Smith–Skinner; Misa w/ Eklund; Musty w/ vets (00:56:57) Will Smith staying at wing; “glass-and-out” philosophy (01:01:02) Why Day 1 lines matter more than coaches admit (01:05:02) D-pair looks; rookies with NHL'ers (01:06:53) New CBA: fitness testing scrapped; Tortorella camp tales (01:15:04) “Get Torts on the pod” goal; casting debate (Winkler vs J.K. Simmons) (01:21:51) San Jose Sharks' center depth: Celebrini, Misa, Wennberg, Gaudette (01:25:00) PP “bumper” role talk (01:27:57) Scrimmage snapshots: Misa calm; rookie mistakes (01:30:58) “Welcome to pros” hit: Klingberg erases Misa; pace, checking (01:31:08) Musty year-to-year: calmer, nor forcing flash, strong forecheck (01:32:27) Chernyshov along the wall; clear bottom-six floor if offense stalls (01:33:04) Dickinson watch: good plays but one huge gamble → 2-on-1 (can’t happen) (01:34:30) Dickinson cannot play AHL full-time (01:36:53) Rushing risk vs opportunity; Korchinski example; differing dev paths (01:39:41) If team struggles? Play Dickinson a lot; confidence stories (01:41:54) Prediction: Stagger the 9 games, AHL “conditioning,” WJC, then back to London (01:45:46) Sharks Ice upgrades: bigger room, dedicated video space; why facilities matter (01:50:24) Vegas “Scare Tactics” prank: Seto/Mitchell saga; buried tape; DW not happy (01:58:02) Day 1 camp wrap: Grier on Vlasic buyout—gave heads-up; no PTO yet (02:03:02) Sharks captain: Grier comfortable waiting to decide (02:05:00) Candidates' debate: Ferraro vs Toffoli vs Goodrow; what the “C” signals (02:07:03) Ethos vs production: blocking shots grit vs elite finish; short-term bridge “C”? (02:13:21) Goodrow discourse: waivers, usage, buy-in, late-season fights; culture case (02:21:10) Toffoli case: wanted to be here, Cup pedigree, mentors scorers (02:26:02) Tenure math: Ferraro trade chatter; why staff might pick someone with term (02:30:17) Consensus drift: Captain this year (Goodrow/Toffoli) vs. none? (02:37:31) UFAs: Grier non-committal on Ferraro & Wennberg extensions (02:39:41) Wennberg love: under-the-puck play, pass accuracy, ideal 3C; Trade Deadline value? (02:45:30) Clowe exit; family in FL; no new AGM planned (02:47:43) Sign-off & next-week tease Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luca Cagnoni has been compared to Dan Boyle…what does Boyle think about that? The San Jose Sharks legend is back with insider Sheng Peng, prospects authority Keegan McNally, and beer leaguer Zubair Jeewanjee to talk all things Sharks. We cover a busy week in San Jose Sharks’ news: Michael Misa signs his ELC, Ryane Clowe leaves the Sharks to join the New York Rangers, San Jose trades for Carey Price, Marc-Edouard Vlasic says Sharks management lied to him, and…is Sam Dickinson going to live with Boyle? We then break down Cagnoni’s game: What subtleties in Cagnoni’s skating and stick detail need improvement? What can Cagnoni learn from Boyle — and how can Cagnoni carve out his own path? There’s also HUGE San Jose Hockey Now Podcast (family) news! Sponsored by Bring Hockey Back. Custom jerseys, hockey gear & tees for every fan. Use promo code: SANJOSEHOCKEYNOW for 15% off. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4l4mpAD... 🎧 Listen on Apple: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ⸻ Follow San Jose Hockey Now San Jose Hockey Now: https://sanjosehockeynow.com/ 📸 Instagram: @sanjosehockeynow: / sanjosehockeynow 𝕏 Twitter/X: @Sheng_Peng: https://x.com/Sheng_Peng 𝕏 Twitter/X: @halfwall_hockey: https://x.com/halfwall_hockey 📘 Facebook: San Jose Hockey Now: / sjhockeynow ⸻ Timestamps (00:00:00) Introductions & Dan’s golf handicap (00:02:05) Sponsor: Bring Hockey Back & the “Human Centipede” joke (00:03:17) Zubair’s big news & Dan’s advice for him (00:09:57) Music talk: Nirvana vs. Chicago & early CD purchases (00:16:30) Michael Misa ELC, contract limits & Rookie Faceoff preview (00:23:04) Ryane Clowe leaves & Dan ponders front office role (00:34:05) Carey Price trade: Cap space, money & Montreal legacy (00:43:29) Vlasic says “I was lied to” & Dan’s trade story (00:48:58) Building a destination team: Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks (01:01:50) Luca Cagnoni talk! Hockey defenseman footwork & stickwork tips (01:05:30) Gap control & angling fundamentals for D-men (01:08:30) Be tough & pesky: Cross-checks and small D physicality (01:12:53) Offensive creativity & spin-o-rama: Surprise your opponent (01:14:20) Spin‑o‑rama & coaching individuals: Dan’s Tortorella/Ramsay stories (01:26:25) Secrets to hockey success: confidence, opportunity & skill (01:29:00) Good coaching & individual guidance for NHL defensemen (01:33:20) Final tips for young defensemen & adapting your game (01:42:20) Golf with Coach Warsofsky & Macklin Celebrini captain chat (01:43:32) Wrap-up & chaotic handshake gag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Boyle joins a new team…the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! The San Jose Sharks legend makes a raw co-hosting debut alongside insider Sheng Peng, prospects authority Keegan McNally, and beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee. On this episode, the boys talk about who the next San Jose Sharks captain should be. Macklin Celebrini? Tyler Toffoli? Someone else? Boyle also shares his ideal leadership group composition, stories of Dave Andreychuk telling John Tortorella off, and more! We also discuss the San Jose Sharks’ Rookie Faceoff roster, how the new CBA affects the team, and…the time that Dan showed “The Human Centipede” on the team plane?!? Sponsored by Bring Hockey Back. Custom jerseys, hockey gear & tees for every fan. Use promo code: SANJOSEHOCKEYNOW for 15% off. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4l4mpADVRh5IPCdD2uRw1i 🎧 Listen on Apple: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-jose-hockey-now-podcast/id1694200934 ⸻ Follow San Jose Hockey Now San Jose Hockey Now: https://sanjosehockeynow.com/ 📸 Instagram: @sanjosehockeynow: https://www.instagram.com/sanjosehockeynow/ 𝕏 Twitter/X: @Sheng_Peng: https://x.com/Sheng_Peng 𝕏 Twitter/X: @halfwall_hockey: https://x.com/halfwall_hockey 📘 Facebook: San Jose Hockey Now: https://www.facebook.com/sjhockeynow/ ⸻ Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome to Episode 100 🎉 (00:00:41) Sponsor shoutout: Bring Hockey Back (00:01:42) Introducing SJ Sharks legend Dan Boyle 🦈 (00:02:10) Boyle’s career recap: Cup, Olympic Gold, 1,000+ games (00:03:05) Why Boyle joined SJHN Podcast (00:04:06) Shared competitiveness, Sharks’ passion & Tom Cruise (00:05:02) Dan Boyle’s infamous “Human Centipede” story 🤯 (00:08:53) Cult films, shock value & Sharks sponsor reactions (00:10:28) Tom Cruise movie favorites (Vanilla Sky, Magnolia, Maverick) (00:14:21) Hollywood talk vs. Sharks talk balance (00:16:15) Rookie Faceoff roster breakdown (Misa, Musty, Dickinson) (00:18:44) Prospects to watch: Musty, Wang, Misa (00:20:55) Colin Graf spotlight (Boyle’s thoughts on undrafted gems) (00:23:52) Why scouting is the most underrated part of hockey (00:26:01) New NHL CBA updates & Sharks’ implications (00:29:59) Emergency goalies, contract rules & neck guards (00:32:45) Sam Dickinson’s AHL eligibility debate (00:35:40) Prediction time: Will Dickinson stick in the NHL? (00:38:44) Luca Cagnoni & small defensemen discussion (00:40:56) Boyle on NHL size bias & his own career path (00:42:40) Transition to Sharks captaincy debate (00:44:05) What makes a strong NHL captain? (Boyle’s 3 attributes) (00:46:59) Dave Andreychuk stories & Torts’ dynamics 🔥 (00:50:53) Off-ice leadership: glue guys, travel, wives room, more (00:55:41) On-ice leadership: work ethic above all (00:57:12) Who should be the next Sharks captain? Boyle’s take (01:01:10) Why too young captains can be risky (01:05:12) Jason Demers’s stories & “knowing when to shut up” (01:08:01) Todd McLellan’s family-first locker room philosophy (01:10:29) Sharks’ 2008-09 President’s Trophy team reflections (01:14:00) Boyle on 2010 Olympic partner Pronger (01:15:03) Leadership archetypes: workhorse, glue guy, vocal, swagger (01:17:53) Sharks-specific examples (Nichol, Thornton, Pavelski) (01:23:12) Roundtable: Who should wear the “C” in San Jose? (01:26:00) Ferraro vs. Goodrow vs. No Captain debate (01:30:18) Sharks captaincy history: stripping Marleau & Thornton (01:32:29) Wrap-up chaos: Human Centipede salutes & Matchbox 20 😂 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! In this episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, Sheng and Zubair connect from London and Minnesota to dive into latest San Jose Sharks news, including a major arena update and Michael Misa contract speculation. They welcome guest Jesse Cohen (All The Kings Men Podcast) for a deep discussion on how the Sharks can take the next step in the rebuild — six steps back to respectability — drawing lessons from the Los Angeles Kings' rebuild in 2006 and first playoff run in 2010 before they won the Stanley Cup in 2012. This episode is packed with insights for San Jose Sharks fans eager to see their team rise again. ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome & intros (Sheng in London, Zubair in Minnesota) 0:42 – Teasing a very exciting next episode 1:12 – Sheng’s London literary adventures & inspirations 3:20 – Music and nightlife in London (Blues Kitchen, Ain’t Nothin' But) 4:04 – Sponsor shoutout: Bring Hockey Back 4:43 – Main topic: What steps do the San Jose Sharks need to return to the playoffs? 6:25 – Learning from the Kings’ rebuild & playoff rise 7:50 – Importance of “the next step” (before dreaming of the Stanley Cup) 8:01 – Sharks arena deal: staying in San Jose through 2051 9:44 – Arena district vision & fan experience upgrades 10:44 – Michael Misa ELC signing speculation & Carey Price trade theory 13:37 – Sharks' contract limit challenges & cap mechanics, per Puckpedia 17:00 – What’s a fair return for taking on Price’s contract? 20:22 – Rookie Showcase & Rookie Faceoff timing for Misa? 21:11 – Canadiens’ cap situation & desperation? 22:27 – Guest intro: Jesse Cohen (All The Kings Men Podcast) 24:01 – Jesse joins: background, Sharks-Kings rivalry, health update 26:02 – Step #1 for San Jose Sharks to return to respectability: Learn To Play Defense 29:01 – Possession, forecheck, and team structure insights 31:14 – Timing & roster construction challenges for Sharks 33:40 – Importance of middle-class support players 42:00 – Step #2: Be Honest About Your Players (No Sacred Cows) 48:00 – Patrick O’Sullivan-Justin Williams trade, and honesty in evaluations 53:00 – Sunk cost fallacy & Sharks' parallels 1:00:01 – Step #3: Don’t Underestimate Intangibles (Jarret Stoll & Matt Greene trade, Ryan Reaves debate) 1:08:04 – Step #4: Best Players Must Be Your Leaders 1:20:01 – Step #5: Unheralded Prospects Have To Make NHL Impact 1:25:02 – Timing, flexibility, and San Jose Sharks' prospects development 1:26:17 – Jesse’s Step #6: Get Players With Something To Prove 1:33:08 – The “steering wheel” analogy: importance of depth and role players 1:39:28 – Analytics vs intangibles debate 1:42:01 – Closing thoughts: Kings vs Sharks legacy, bar battles, future of the rivalry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast dives into everything San Jose Sharks fans are buzzing about — with deep insights, debate, and a little heat. The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is brought to you by Bring Hockey Back! 🦈 Marc-Édouard Vlasic buyout — was the Sharks’ front office disrespectful to Vlasic? 🎖️ Joe Pavelski’s legacy — should his jersey be retired next to Thornton & Marleau? 🏟️ SAP Center renovations + future arena plans — is a brand-new Sharks arena coming? 🧠 Hlinka Cup breakdown — Top 2026 NHL Draft prospects you need to know 🚀 Young Sharks' development — What Celebrini, Smith, and Eklund are working on this summer 🧤 Askarov vs Nedeljkovic — Goalie battle incoming? Hosted by Sheng Peng, Keegan McNally & Zubair Jeewanjee. Intro: Meet the Hosts + Bring Hockey Back Shoutout (00:00) Marc-Édouard Vlasic reacts to buyout – Was It Disrespectful? (02:31) Did San Jose Sharks Management Fumble the Vlasic Situation? (08:00) Should Joe Pavelski’s Jersey Be Retired? (16:00) Comparing Pavelski to Thornton, Marleau, and Other Sharks Legends (20:45) SAP Center Renovation & Arena Plans Through 2051 (29:30) Where Will New Sharks Arena Be Built? (40:00) Hlinka Recap – Top 2026 Draft-Eligible Prospects Analysis (45:00) Keaton Verhoeff, Daxon Rudolph, Ryan Lin: Defensemen to Watch in 2026 Draft (52:00) Keegan's Top-5 NHL Draft Prospects for 2026 (59:00) What San Jose Sharks’ Young Guns Are Working On This Summer (1:04:00) Celebrini’s Sophomore Leap? Projected Goals + Shot Selection Fix (1:10:20) Will Smith: From Center to Winger? Offseason Adjustments & Ceiling (1:17:00) William Eklund: Shooting More, Confidence Gains, and Point Prediction (1:24:30) Michael Misa’s Likely Role + Dickinson & Askarov Forecasts (1:33:30) Goalie Showdown: Askarov vs Nedeljkovic – Who Takes the Net? (1:42:00) Wrap-up: Sharks' Youth Movement Outlook (1:49:30) ➕ Hit that Like & Subscribe for weekly San Jose Sharks content, prospect scouting, and deep hockey brain fuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! In this episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we break down the San Jose Sharks prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS), examine Macklin Celebrini’s Olympic chances, and host a wide-ranging interview with William Eklund's agent Todd Diamond. From the Eklund extension to CHL vs NCAA development paths, this is must-watch content for die-hard fans and hockey nerds alike. 👇 Full episode breakdown: (00:00) Intro + Ad Read (Bring Hockey Back) (01:21) Episode Preview (WJSS, Todd Diamond) (02:46) Why the World Junior Summer Showcase Matters (05:09) Cole McKinney (USA) Breakdown (07:18) Leo Sahlin Wallenius (Sweden) Breakdown (12:30) Sam Dickinson (Canada) Breakdown (17:07) Michael Misa (Canada) Breakdown (19:43) Josh Ravensbergen (Canada) Goalie Profile (22:28) Carson Wetsch (Canada) – Upside & Limitations (25:12) Gavin McKenna – Future No. 1 Overall? (26:50) San Jose Sharks' Dream Top-6 Projection: Celebrini, Smith & More (31:36) Celebrini’s Olympic Roster Team Canada Chances (59:30) Celebrini & Will Smith Training with Crosby + MacKinnon (1:03:47) Todd Diamond Joins – Eklund's Wrist Injury & Recovery (1:04:14) On William Eklund’s Extension, Wrist Emergency (1:14:08) Jerry Maguire Moment? Eklund’s Calm Demeanor in ER (1:17:15) Dmitry Orlov’s Fit With San Jose Sharks (1:18:00) Orlov’s Unhappiness With Carolina Hurricanes (1:23:15) Danil Gushchin Trade – Why He Was Moved (1:25:14) Mike Grier's Growth as GM (Agent Perspective) (1:27:04) Agents Perspective on The Centralized NHL Draft (1:30:00) Barkov’s Leadership, Contract, Cap Sacrifices & Winning Mentality (1:32:33) Are California Taxes Overrated in NHL Contract Talks? (1:34:06) Rising Cap & NHL Revenue Streams – Will Growth Flatten? (1:38:24) New CBA Rules, NCAA vs CHL Development Debate (1:52:43) Life as an NHL Agent – Travel, Summer, and the Grind (1:56:17) Wrap-Up & Farewell Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Two of the OHL’s top analysts, Brock Otten (McKeen’s Hockey) and Will Scouch (Scouching.ca) (1:03:19), break down whether Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson are NHL-ready and if they can crack the San Jose Sharks lineup this season. We also dive into Sharks winger prospects Quentin Musty, Kasper Halttunen, and Igor Chernysov. We also talk Danil Gushchin trade and bold 2025-26 predictions for the prospects. 00:00 Intro & Sponsor 04:19 Why Danil Gushchin Was Traded 19:27 Oskar Olausson: Can He Break Out with San Jose Sharks? 29:47 Thomas Bordeleau & Sharks Development Shift 37:00 Is Michael Misa Skipping College? 41:00 Is Michael Misa NHL Ready? 44:45 Will Sam Dickinson Make the NHL Roster? 56:00 Should Sharks Keep Collin Graf in NHL? 1:03:19 Roundtable with Brock Otten and Will Scouch: Are Sharks OHL Prospects NHL Ready? 1:07:01 Will Michael Misa Make the San Jose Sharks Roster? 1:15:03 What Role Will Misa Play: Wing or Center? 1:24:00 Is Sam Dickinson NHL Ready or Rushed? 1:49:00 Which Sharks Winger Prospect Makes the NHL First? 1:57:00 Ceilings & NHL Comparisons: Musty, Halttunen, Chernysov 2:06:00 Final Thoughts & Sign-Off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! What does long-time NHL video coach Steve Peters think of the revamped San Jose Sharks? Peters breaks down ideal lines, shares his dark horse Shark this coming season, and more. (45:07) But before we get to Peters, Sheng discusses his thoughts about the Ryan Reaves trade. Why might this deal make sense from the San Jose Sharks’ perspective? (3:37) Why did the Sharks land on free agent sniper Jeff Skinner? (25:24) How were these moves part of GM Mike Grier’s possible grand plan for 2027-28? The Sharks are doing something different than the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers’ rebuilds. (34:16) And now, Steve Peters! (45:07) How does Peters see the Sharks forward lines? (51:42) Who is Peters’s sleeper Shark this year? (55:40) Peters thinks it could still be a challenge to find the winger to play with Smith at center. (1:04:31) Where does Reaves fit in? (1:10:45) Speaking up for Collin Graf. (1:13:18) There are a lot of bottom-six guys! (1:18:04) What about Michael Misa? Why might Penn State not be the best option for him? (1:19:33) How would Peters put together the San Jose Sharks’ defense? (1:28:38) How much game do Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg have left in the tank? (1:32:22) Can Sam Dickinson stick in the San Jose Sharks’ line-up? (1:40:15) Let’s talk goaltending! Why does Peters like the addition of Alex Nedeljkovic? (1:45:39) Will the Sharks’ special teams get better? (1:48:03) What does Peters think about the different neutral zone forecheck that Ryan Warsofsky instituted late last year? (1:49:54) Does Peters think this Sharks team is better than last year’s opening night group? (1:55:20) Finally, I ask Peters about his experience as video coach for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Are the San Jose Sharks better now than they were last year? (22:10) What’s the trade value of their defensemen? (1:07:16) But before we talk about the state of the line-up, let’s talk about other big Sharks news.  William Eklund and the San Jose Sharks agreed to an extension, why do both sides seem content with a shorter deal? (3:11) Let’s talk about the Thomas Bordeleau trade, a potential Danil Gushchin trade, and fresh starts for both. Prospects Scrimmage impressions: When will we know if Michael Misa is NHL-ready? How about Sam Dickinson? (15:16) The San Jose Sharks signed Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg, Philipp Kurashev, and Adam Gaudette. They also traded for Alex Nedeljkovic and claimed Nick Leddy off waivers. Are they a better team now than last year before the Mackenzie Blackwood deal? (22:10) What’s Sheng’s projected forward group right? (25:06) GM Mike Grier says the Sharks are still looking for top-nine winger help too. How about Sheng’s projected defense? (44:01) So are the Sharks better than last year? (1:00:14) It looks like the San Jose Sharks are trading a defenseman. Sheng spoke with multiple NHL scouts to get a sense of how they value San Jose’s perhaps more expendable blueliners. (1:07:16) Mario Ferraro Timothy Liljegren (1:13:29) Henry Thrun (1:16:39) Jack Thompson Vincent Desharnais Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! How did we grade the San Jose Sharks’ 2025 Draft? (46:54) Before we get to our thoughts, we break down the latest Sharks’ news. The San Jose Sharks buy out Marc-Edouard Vlasic…why? (3:18) Congratulations, Joe Thornton! Jumbo is going to the Hockey Hall of Fame in November. (12:01) We preview free agency…we each make a Sharks’ free agency prediction. Also, what are some realistic signings that San Jose should make? (15:45) And now, our thoughts on the San Jose Sharks 2025 Draft! (46:54) Michael Misa: Sheng describes what it was like in Los Angeles on Thursday, as all the Misa vs. Anton Frondell for No. 2 rumors were swirling. What are Keegan’s thoughts about Misa and Frondell? (53:14) Josh Ravensbergen: Why does this pick make sense? (1:17:13) Haoxi (Simon) Wang: Keegan gets why the San Jose Sharks opted for Wang over Blake Fiddler. (1:26:52) Cole McKinney: Sneaky value pick? (1:40:34) Teddy Mutryn (1:49:49) Ilyas Magomedsultanov (1:58:13) Zack Sharp (2:04:10) Max Heise (2:08:41) Richard Gallant (2:13:11) Our San Jose Sharks’ 2025 Draft grades! Sheng is higher on the Sharks’ work than Keegan. (2:18:30) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Chris Peters shares the latest Draft buzz. Could the San Jose Sharks opt for Anton Frondell over Michael Misa at No. 2? (32:08) But before Chris jumps on, what’s the latest Sharks’ free agency and Draft buzz? A note of remembrance about Chris Collins, the founder and GM of the China Sharks. (2:28) There’s a little Mitch Marner to San Jose smoke? (Sheng still doesn’t think it’s going to happen.) (4:32) When does Mike Grier feel the heat? (8:15) What’s going on with the San Jose Sharks’ quest to improve their defense? Is a trade coming? (10:12) On the increasing Frondell at No. 2 rumors…what’s going on? (21:21) Sheng still thinks the pick will be Misa. And now, Chris Peters! (32:08) Is the Matthew Schaefer to the Sharks’ dream dead? Peters just had Frondell going to San Jose in his latest mock draft. What’s he been hearing about Frondell over Misa? (34:35) Is Frondell over Misa just a smokescreen? (38:40) Who benefits from letting this type of information (or misinformation) slip out? (41:46) What’s the argument for Frondell over Misa? (43:48) Discussing the perceived public gap between Frondell and Misa. (47:10) What does Chris think of a potential trade between the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks for No. 2? (53:26) What could the Sharks do with their No. 30 and 33 picks? A defenseman and another power winger? (57:18) Thoughts on Cameron Reid, Benjamin Kindl, Semyon Frolov, William Horcoff, and Kristian Epperson? (1:03:35) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast to talk about the latest Combine gossip and the 2025 Draft! (51:18) But before we get to Cam, we talk about the latest San Jose Sharks news. Macklin Celebrini does not win the Calder Trophy. (01:56) There’s a ton of trade and free agent targets right now: Who’s real, who’s not for the San Jose Sharks? (11:10) Of course, Mitch Marner and Jason Robertson and company would look great in teal, but are they realistic hopes? What are sensible ways for the Sharks to acquire K’Andre Miller or Nicolas Hague? What does Keegan think of Combine chatter, like the Sharks thinking hard about Caleb Desnoyers at No. 2? (32:40) And now, Cam! (51:18) What kind of trade could get the New York Islanders to move off No. 1? If the San Jose Sharks pick Michael Misa at No. 2, when does he need to make the decision about going the NCAA route? Does Cam have a No. 2 sleeper, if not Misa? (1:05:18) How sure is Robinson that the Sharks will make Misa the No. 2 pick? Who are some good candidates for the No. 30 and 33 picks? (1:07:50) What does Cam think of Will Smith now? (1:10:15) Cam reported that K’Andre Miller was available…how can the San Jose Sharks improve themselves if they won’t hand out six-year plus contracts in free agency, won’t offersheet anybody high-end, and only really have futures to trade? By the way, the Elite Prospects 2025 Draft Guide is out! Check it out here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Hello from Buffalo! Sheng is at the Draft Combine and we talk about what the San Jose Sharks can learn from the Buffalo Sabres’ forever rebuild with Bill Hoppe. Hoppe has covered the Sabres since 2002, check out his work at Buffalo Hockey Beat! (43:38) But before we chat with Bill, Keegan and Sheng talk about Sam Dickinson and Kasper Halttunen winning the Memorial Cup, and the increased chatter about Dickinson making the San Jose Sharks full-time next year. (05:30) Why was a one-year contract for Shakir Mukhamadullin ideal for both sides? But could the Sharks regret it? (10:55) William Eklund and the San Jose Sharks have begun contract extension talks. Why is that a good sign? (15:00) With the Dallas Stars getting eliminated, we know the Sharks have the No. 30 pick of the 2025 Draft. What’s the latest Combine gossip? (22:30) And now, Bill! (43:38) Looking back at the 14 years out of the playoffs, what can the San Jose Sharks learn about what not to do in a rebuild from the Buffalo Sabres? (50:40) What went wrong in the Jack Eichel era? Before Eichel was drafted in 2015, the Sabres had missed the playoffs with more competitive teams…what went wrong there? (59:30) How did the Sabres lose Sam Reinhart’s loyalty? Breaking down the Sabres’ 14 years in the wilderness, the first stage out of the playoffs was the last stages of an older, formerly winning team…the second stage was the Eichel era…the third era of the rebuild was post-Eichel and Reinhart, the Kevyn Adams era. How does Bill see the San Jose Sharks’ rebuild coming along? (1:17:30) Speaking of the Sabres today, what’s going on with defenseman Bo Byram? Why did Buffalo put him on the trade block? (1:30:10) Is there a chance that defensemen Rasmus Dahlin or Owen Power could be made available? (1:37:10) What would the Sabres want in a trade for a Byram, are the San Jose Sharks a good trade partner? What’s the importance of stability in management and behind the bench? Bill thinks Mike Grier is the man for the Sharks’ job…if they stick with him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! San Jose Sharks senior advisor and director of player development Todd Marchant gives us a system update! (31:37) But before we get to Todd, we talk about head coach Ryan Warsofsky, goaltending coach Thomas Speer, video coach Nick Gialdini, and Will Smith winning the World Championships. (4:23) Then, we chat a little about the only San Jose players still playing, Sam Dickinson and Kasper Halttunen of the London Knights. And what do we think about Dickinson playing for the San Jose Sharks next year? (14:22) Our current thoughts about what the Sharks should do with No. 2 pick of the 2025 Draft. (21:40) And now, Todd Marchant! We talk about Sharks prospects, from the OHL to the KHL, Igor Chernyshov to Joey Muldowney to Yaroslav Korostelyov and more, just skipping San Jose Barracuda prospects. (31:37) We go league by league, starting with the OHL! Is Sam Dickinson NHL-ready? (31:58) Kasper Halttunen is stepping it up in the playoffs. Quentin Musty had a chaotic year. (38:40) Where does Marchant think that Igor Chernyshov will play next year? Areas of growth for Carson Wetsch? (44:34) Where’s Nate Misskey playing next year? How’s Colton Roberts coming along? Moving on to the NCAA, Joey Muldowney exploded this past season. (49:02) What’s next for Eric Pohlkamp? Where will Muldowney and Pohlkamp play next year? How’s Reese Laubach getting better? How is Brandon Svoboda handling his role? (54:09) Why did the San Jose Sharks sign Noah Beck? Is Timofey Spitserov still part of the organization? What’s next for Eli Barnett? Is David Klee a sleeper prospect? (57:42) What compelled the San Jose Sharks to sign Mattias Havelid? (58:45) What was up with Leo Sahlin Wallenius’s chaotic season? (1:00:19) Where’s Axel Landen playing next year? Are the Sharks keeping Theo Jacobsson in the organization? How’s Yegor Rimashevsky coming along? (1:03:40) Is Yaroslav Korostelyov coming to North America? Where will Christian Kirsch play next year? (1:05:48) What’s the latest on Michael Fisher? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Craig Button joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast to talk about the 2025 Draft! (41:39) He makes his case for Porter Martone for the No. 2 pick. But before we get to Craig, we discuss the San Jose Sharks’ pending agreement to stay at SAP Center until 2050. (3:20) We talk about Egor Afanasyev and a hidden drawback about being the worst team in the NHL. Also, a mid-May heatcheck on the Sharks’ RFAs (14:44). And does Keegan still want the San Jose Sharks to sign Mitch Marner after another Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff disappointment? (25:34) And now, Craig! (41:39) Button talks about Martone over Michael Misa for the San Jose Sharks in his post-Draft Lottery mock draft. (43:25) We talk about drafting for need vs. Best Player Available. (45:50) Could Matthew Schaefer drop from No. 1? Sheng brings up a historical comp in defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, consensus 2002 No. 1 pick, who dropped to No. 3. (56:00) Thoughts on Anton Frondell and Victor Eklund, who maybe went lower in Button’s mock draft than expected? Button is really high on Sam Dickinson, and thinks that he’s NHL-ready. (1:16:50) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! It’s part 2 of a mega-2025 Draft Lottery mailbag! Part 2 is all about what the San Jose Sharks should do with the 2025 No. 2 pick. In case you missed it, Part 1 focused on how to improve the Sharks next year, especially on defense. https://youtu.be/LJPWjFPxZUg Let’s get to the questions! Jeremy: What would it take to trade up to the No. 1 pick? (2:16) Nick Valderrama: Who would Keegan replace Sheng with? Is there a trade for the San Jose Sharks’ No. 2 that we like? Sam: Thoughts about Martone? (18:02) Brad Fitzpatrick: Is Martone a much more serious possibility than we think? Austin Dias: How interested are teams around the NHL in the No. 2 pick? Ben: What does the package look like that would tempt Mike Grier to trade down? Matt Harrison: Who should the Sharks dangle for defensive help? The No. 2 pick? Which prospects? Astoverpix: Trade Musty for defensive help? Dylan Smallwood: Would you make this No. 2 pick/Noah Dobson trade with the New York Islanders? (34:54) GH: No. 2 pick for Owen Power, Rasmus Dahlin, or Bowen Byram? David: Will the San Jose Sharks make any jersey changes this off-season? Arch Mickel: What’s the plan for Sam Dickinson? Beast: Offer Mitch Marner a short-term, max AAV contract? (52:48) Lincoln Race: Pitch for Marner? Boomer: Sheng’s hockey background? Juan Rebollo: Do the San Jose Sharks pick more for need in 2026? Zeke: How can you tell if Mike Grier is excited? Should the Sharks target Anthony Stolarz or Joseph Woll? SwedeShark: How likely is it that the Sharks pick Victor Eklund? Joseph: How hard will it be for the Sharks to fill their holes via free agency? Tgraveline: How chaotic will this off-season be league-wide? Chris: San Jose Sharks’ roster construction/needs next year? (1:12:43) Just Steve: Which teams do you think that the Sharks are likely to leapfrog in the standings next year? Matthias893: Keegan’s favorite book on his bookshelf? Sheng’s personal favorite basketball player? Fin Coe: Thoughts on Leo Sahlin Wallenius? James Barrett: What’s the most valuable surplus in the San Jose Sharks’ system? rphillips19: Where would Michael Misa and Matthew Schaefer be picked if they were in the 2023 Draft, 2024 Draft? Have all successful rebuilds actually drafted their top defensemen? Stephanie k: Is William Eklund the Sharks’ most valuable (reasonable) trade piece? (1:37:53) Kyle J from Australia: Where would Sam Dickinson be ranked in the 2025 Draft? Chaz Marshall: Who goes to wing, Michael Misa or Will Smith? Should Misa stay in juniors, go to the NCAA, or the NHL next year? Anthony: How about trading the Dallas Stars’ first for defensive help? Shaun Abuzalaf: Offer sheet Fabian Zetterlund? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! It’s part 1 of a mega-2025 Draft Lottery mailbag! Part 1 will focus on how to improve the San Jose Sharks next year, especially on defense. Part 2 will center on what the Sharks should do with the 2025 No. 2 pick. Let’s get to the questions! Falco5: What stats/measurables equate to a “winning” player? (3:25) Gary To: Would any 2025 or 2026 Draft prospects make the San Jose Sharks this fall? James R: Thoughts on Mattias Havelid? Guess on whether Joe Pavelski or Logan Couture re-join the Sharks as development coaches or front office staff? Brucellus: Should Sharks trade for…Erik Karlsson? (23:55) Ty Comes: What were Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith’s Draft Combine interviews with the Sharks like? SJShorky: Are there any goalies worth grabbing in the 2025 Draft? Thoughts on Tom Willander? Connor: Why are there no Draft night trades of players after they get drafted in the NHL a la the NBA? Joshua Carey: Is there any defenseman that the San Jose Sharks could sign to an offer sheet either this year or next? (47:41) Daniel Almaraz: Could the Sharks trade for one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ top defensive prospects? free_slice: Of the “available” defensive trade targets, who do you like, Noah Dobson, Simon Nemec, or Brandt Clarke? Patrick: What’s the Sharks’ best pathway to upgrading the top-four of their blueline? Trade or free agency? (1:04:45) CeleBeauty: Who are some 2025 Draft prospects with some snarl? Steven: If the San Jose Sharks knew how good Mackenzie Blackwood would end up being, do you think they still would have made the Yaroslav Askarov trade? Miguel Lenhart: Should Sharks target Matt Duchene in free agency? (1:24:54) Rothgar: Any top European free agents that Sharks can target this off-season? Chris R: Two dream (but realistic) trades for Mike Grier this summer? Would Mario Ferraro take bottom-pairing money to re-sign with the Sharks? Part 2 is coming soon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.