Dudes On Hockey

The Sharks made a lot of moves at the 2025 trade deadline, shipping beloved veterans and role players alike. The post DOH 499 – 2025 Trade Deadline first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks are not a great team, but there are many bright spots already in this rebuilding phase. The post DOH 498 – Stay the Course first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

Lots of new players and excitement surrounding the Sharks, but most still pick them to finish dead last. The Dudes explore this question and preview the upcoming season. The post DOH 497 – 2024 Season Preview first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

Mike Grier has made more strong moves in acquiring Cody Cici and the touted goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov. The post DOH 496 – Grier Strikes Again first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks draft Macklin Celebrini, trade up to the #12, and a new era of the franchise has begun. The post DOH 495 – New Era first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks finally hire a new coach, previous Sharks assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky. The Dudes talk about his first press conference, the draft next week, and the return of Barclay Goodrow. The post DOH 494 – New Coach first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks win the 2024 NHL draft lottery, and will draft Macklin Celebrini in the #1 spot. This is a franchise-changing moment. The post DOH 493 – We're #1! We're #1 first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Dudes review one of the worst seasons in Sharks history, and see how things might change if the Sharks land the #1 overall pick in 2024. The post DOH 492 – Dismal Season Review first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks are the worst team in hockey, and this is what is what the Dudes were hoping for. The post DOH 491 – All to Plan first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks traded Tomas Hertl, and now the team has no stars left with Logan Couture out for the year with injury. The Dudes break down the 2024 NHL trade deadline. The post DOH 490 – Fun Must Be A While From Now first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks and the Barracuda are both bad, but this might help the Sharks get to the #1 overall pick. Are there any bright spots? The post DOH 489 – Personality first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks won a couple of games, seemingly in response to a speech made by the GM. The post DOH 488 – Bad But Not Embarrassing first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks' start to the 2023-24 season is absolutely horrid. Did they go too far in the rebuild? The post DOH 487 – Still Winless first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

Will the Sharks be the worst team in the NHL? Who will be on the opening roster? Will Doug choose to pick first in the Vegas bet? All these questions and more are answered. The post DOH 486 – 2023 Season Preview first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

Doug and Mike recap the trade they predicted on the last show. The post DOH 485 – EK65 Traded to PIT first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Sharks have made some good moves in this offseason with the draft and free agency, but this team will not be contending for a playoff spot anytime soon. Also, Norris winner Erik Karlsson will likely be leaving in a depressing trade. The post DOH 484 – 2023 Summertime Blues first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

The Dudes record as the draft lottery is broadcast. What pick to the Sharks get?

The Sharks have sunk to almost the worst in the league, a place they haven't been in a long long time. Given recent trades and the trajectory of the club, it might be time for the Sharks to try and get the best chance to land a generational talent.

It certainly appears Timo Meier will be traded before the deadline, and the Dudes evaluate which teams are left, and what kind of direction the Sharks will go next.

Recent rumors surround the prospect of trading Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier. What kind of return should the Sharks require for these elite players?

Besides Erik Karlsson, there are no bright spots with the team. The Dudes discuss potential Meier return and other assorted topics, looking towards the future. P.S. Of course this was recorded immediately preceding the Merkley/Nieto trade.

The Sharks have one of the worst winning percentages in the league, but perhaps the best defenseman. The Dudes evaluate the partial season.

Four games in, and the Sharks haven't won yet, or even made it to OT.

Sharks aren't likely to make the playoffs, but who did the Dudes pick in the Vegas Draft?

The preseason has begun, and the Sharks are merely days away from the season opener. The Dudes talk Jumbo, Timo Meier, contracts, prospects, and possible parade routes.

The Sharks hired the coach that many predicted, former Rangers coach David Quinn. The Dudes talk about the pluses and potential minuses of this hire.

Not that the Dudes didn't care, but the hiring of Mike Grier, the trading of Brent Burns, and the new direction of the franchise makes things more interesting.

The Stanley Cup playoffs are over, and the Sharks seem rudderless. The GM search continues with no end in sight, and the Dudes wonder where things will go next.

The Sharks trade Jake Middleton at the deadline, but make no other big moves.

The Sharks are not good, and trajectory of the team is uncertain. The Dudes weigh in on the Hertl signing and the direction of the franchise.

Evander Kane is gone from the Sharks forever, and the team is attempting to terminate his contract. What does this mean for the Sharks going forward, and Tomas Hertl in particular?

The Dudes are back after a long absence, and the Sharks are plugging along. Mike and Doug discuss the highlights, lowlights, and big questions still posed to the Sharks for this season.

The season is almost upon us, and the Dudes find some optimism, even though the Sharks might not be a playoff team.

The Sharks couldn't do a major shakeup this offseason, but there are changes afoot. Martin Jones has been bought out, 2 veteran players added, a possible All-Star talent drafted, and an uncertain future for Evander Kane.

Mike wins the Vegas bet, and there are two important events for the Sharks in the next couple of weeks- the Kraken expansion draft and the amateur draft. What will the Sharks do?

Montreal and Tampa have made the Stanley Cup Final, and the Vegas bet is still on the line. The Dudes talk about that, and the Sharks' historical performance in drafting 1st-round picks.

Statements from the GM and some players indicate they think the Sharks will be much better next season- the Dudes disagree. Also Mike and Doug preview the first round series of the 2021 playoffs.

The Sharks have lost eight straight, so the Dudes look to other topics. Also stay tuned for details on a live stream of the Coyotes game on 4/28.

The Sharks go from being somehow in the playoff hunt to repeatedly losing badly against the worst teams in the division.

The Sharks have won three in a row, and have a stretch of very winnable games against bottom-tier opponents coming up. Will they be a playoff team soon?

The Sharks take two off the of Kings, but drop two against the Coyotes. What should happen next in this lost season?

The Sharks one get one point in four games, and despite some good showings, have taken themselves out of playoff contention.

The Sharks win three in a row, with plenty of bright spots. But will it carry over in Vegas?

The Sharks’ goaltending is bad. Really bad. But there have been no consequences for either goalie, and the Dudes, along with the fans, are fed up.

The Sharks lose badly to Minnesota and then a chaotic game against the Blues, but win convincingly against a good Avs team. Is this the new identity? Also, stay tuned for the Dudes streaming during the Knights game either Friday or Saturday.

Despite a frustrating late collapse to the Blues, the Sharks have had their best week of the season. Also, come and join the Dudes on their twitch stream for the Vegas game on Thursday at https://www.twitch.tv/dudesonhockey

The Dudes discuss the EK65 injury, the Simek injury, and the seeming lack of positive culture on the team.

The Dudes mix it up and record the podcast while watching the first period of the Kings game on February 9.

The Sharks have had some dark days so far this season, but they are about to play some weak teams in the division.

The Sharks have been up and down this year, and don’t seem to yet have an identity.

The rest of the league may have written off the Sharks, but can they compete in the West? Also, teams are drafted for the Vegas bet.