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Another blown 3rd period and their 34th one goal loss comes against Calgary. A drunken soiree of hat tricks comes in Minnesota while the Sharks get their 35th one goal loss. McDavid assists on every Edmonton goal during the Sharks' 36th one goal loss. Finally, the Sharks look for their first April win in Calgary in an effort to end an 8 game losing streak. Also, Shakir Mukhamadullin and Mario Ferraro are ruled out for the season, captain Couture cause click bait chaos, tank watch ends with the Sharks on top, or at the bottom depending on your perspective, free agent target this offseason, a projected lineup for next season, and 3 silly positives from the 2024-2025 San Jose Sharks season. Finally, Eddie Lack is pissed off, history made in big D, a one time only draft, MLB killing RSNs, and controversies in Chicago and New York. Meanwhile, the Barracuda get reinforcements but still disappoint the Cuda cult on Fan Appreciation Night. - Smith scores twice, but Sharks blow another 3rd period lead, 3-2 to Flames - Celebrini gets his first NHL hat trick in a wild 8-7 loss in Minnesota - Connor McDavid assists all Oilers goals in 4-2 win over San Jose - Sharks look to end Flames' playoff hopes in Calgary - Defensive injuries pile up - Logan Couture sparks click bait on Instagram - Stock Up, Stock Down - The Athletic looking at this season, this offseason, and next season - Tank watch ends, Sharks win - Around the NHL: Eddie Lack pissed, Dallas disaster, New York controversy - Barracuda update: Quentin Musty debuts, Barracuda clinch playoff spot - and more… Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks post-game podcast, for fans, by fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Want audio only? Subscribe to our audio-only platforms below:

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Quentin Musty (and Igor Chernyshov?) are coming to San Jose! OHL expert Brock Otten of McKeen's Hockey joins the pod to talk about the seasons of these top San Jose Sharks prospects. (1:33:16) But before we talk about Musty, Chernyshov, Sam Dickinson, Kasper Halttunen, and more? Let's talk about the San Jose Sharks' recent play, including the end of Shakir Mukhamadullin's season and their lack of response to Frank Vatrano. (5:13) Let's be honest, Lane Hutson has moved ahead of Macklin Celebrini for the Calder Trophy.  Our thoughts on Cam Lund and Luca Cagnoni's NHL auditions. (30:32) Keegan is upset that Nikolai Kovalenko, Danil Gushchin, and Thomas Bordeleau haven't gotten enough of a shot with the San Jose Sharks. We also talk about Barclay Goodrow, Zack Ostapchuk, Ty Dellandrea, Noah Gregor, Patrick Giles, and Carl Grundstrom in the bottom-six. (40:13) Logan Couture made waves by following and unfollowing the San Jose Sharks on Instagram. (1:10:55) We also talk about the San Jose Barracuda and Yaroslav Askarov's return. Sheng also shares his thoughts about Musty's trade request earlier in the season. (1:16:04) And now, Brock Otten and his OHL expertise! (1:33:16) We talk Musty and Chernyshov, their NHL comps and ceilings, and why Otten is more excited about Chernyshov at the moment. Who's more ready for pro hockey? (1:34:07) What's Dickinson's ceiling? Otten is a big fan, but he's also aware of Dickinson's possible shortcomings. (1:56:56) How much has Halttunen's overall game grown? Otten is super-high on Matthew Schaefer. Who does he have at No. 2 or 3 for the 2025 Draft? No. 3 is a surprise! (2:09:22) Otten also shares some under-the-radar OHL prospects in the 2025 Draft.  Check out the McKeen's Hockey 2025 Draft Guide, coming soon! Their Prospects Report is also coming soon…the San Jose Sharks rank high there!

Despite an early disadvantage, the San Jose Sharks put up a fight in the third period but fall to the Anaheim Ducks 4-3. Puckguy and Felix discuss a nice third period comeback for Team Teal, worried about Shakir Mukhamadullin's injury, along with growing the game on this episode of Teal Town After DarkTeal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks' post-game podcast, for the fans, by the fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists!
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The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Let's talk about the state of the San Jose Sharks' rebuild, post-Trade Deadline! Steve Werier, former Florida Panthers assistant general manager, who now writes for Puckpedia, joins us to share his thoughts. (58:13) But before we get to Steve, let's talk about the latest Sharks news! What have we thought of Luca Cagnoni in the NHL so far? (4:32) What about Shakir Mukhamadullin, Patrick Giles, Will Smith, Mario Ferraro, and William Eklund's recent play? Cam Lund has signed his entry-level contract! (35:37) What's Sheng hearing about new San Jose Sharks defenseman Noah Beck? (53:15) And now, Steve! (58:13) What are Steve's general thoughts about Sharks' rebuild? What have they done better than other rebuilding teams like the Chicago Blackhawks? (58:56) Are there any RFA's that the San Jose Sharks should target this summer? (1:14:18) Steve thinks that it might be time for the Sharks to make a move on a big UFA like Mitch Marner and Nikolaj Ehlers. How can the Sharks avoid the forever rebuilds that the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and Utah Hockey Club have endured? (1:19:50) What does Steve think of the NHL finally getting out of the cap constraint era? Steve worked with Aaron Ekblad with the Florida Panthers, is he a good UFA target for the San Jose Sharks? (1:51:47)

Welcome back to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! This week we're covering our post-trade deadline top-10 Sharks prospects. First, we cover the post-Zetterlund trade fallout, including the response from William Eklund and some anger from fans. (4:05) Before the top 10, we also talk about the recent play from the Sharks, highlighting the key play of Macklin Celebrini, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Will Smith, Collin Graf and William Eklund. (14:01) Top 10 Prospects March 2025 (29:11) 10: S- Leo Sahlin Wallenius, K- Bystedt 9: S- Graf, K- Leo Sahlin Wallenius 8: S- Ostapchuk, K- Ostapchuk 7: S- Bystedt, K- Cagnoni (45:54) 6: S- Cagnoni, K- Graf 5: S and K- Musty (57:12) 4: S and K- Mukhamadullin 3: S and K- Chernyshov 2: S and K- Dickinson (1:15:11) 1: S and K- Askarov Thanks for watching, listening and subscribing!

Despite giving up a 2 goal lead, the Sharks rally back to an overtime win in Toronto. The Sharks blow out the Sabres while all the San Jose kids make the scoresheet. San Jose barely ices a team in a blowout loss in Colorado. Finally, the Sharks start their longest home stand by getting rope-a-doped by the Islanders. Meanwhile, William Eklund and Shakir Mukhamadullin take more steps forward. We also cover the fallout of all the money Mike moves made before the NHL trade deadline, how a San Jose Giants extension impacts the Sharks franchise, jersey takes misinterpreted, Fanatics hooks up with Ticketmaster, and drawing parallels between the Sharks and Blackhawks dynasty. Meanwhile, the Barracuda continue to hang around. Flipping Macklin Celebrini and Alex Wennberg pays off for Warsofsky in 3-2 OT win over Maple Leafs Eklund, Celebrini, and Smith all score in the 3rd during 6-2 rout over Buffalo Makar and MacKinnon combine for 4 goals and 11 points in 7-3 trouncing vs Colorado Islanders outshot 17-1 in first 10 minutes, win 4-2 in San Jose NHL Trade Deadline Fallout - Money Mike Makes Moves Stock Up, Stock Down A Giant extension, but not for SAP Center Calder watch… the Celebrini/Hutson debate continues Around the NHL: Fanatics partners with Ticketmaster, Audacy announces sports radio layoffs Barracuda update: can Askarov lead the way? and more… Teal Town USA - A San Jose Sharks post-game podcast, for fans, by fans! Subscribe to catch us after every Sharks game and our weekly wrap-up show, The Pucknologists! Want audio only? Subscribe to our audio-only platforms below:

Who's leading the Calder Trophy race? Colby Cohen of ESPN and Daily Faceoff's Morning Cuppa Podcast talks about the case for Macklin Celebrini or Lane Hutson. (1:49:57) But before we get to Colby, we chat about the state of the San Jose Sharks at the 4 Nations break. Why do Sharks fans need to prepare for some pain (read more 8-3 losses) for the rest of the season? What's one of the big differences between say, the .500 Anaheim Ducks and the Sharks? How much swagger can good goaltending give you? What have we seen recently from Andrew Poturalski, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Collin Graf? (29:08) How are Keegan and Sheng feeling about whether the San Jose Sharks will deal Trade Deadline candidates Nico Sturm, Jan Rutta, Luke Kunin, Mario Ferraro, Alexandar Georgiev, and Vitek Vanecek? (55:01) We also address the Noah Dobson trade rumors. Igor Chernyshov, coming off shoulder surgery is off to a torrid start with the Saginaw Spirit with eight goals and six assists in just five games. What has Keegan seen from the San Jose Sharks' 2024 second-round pick? (1:24:05) And now, Colby Cohen! (1:49:57) What are Cohen's thoughts about Celebrini losing a bet to Will Smith and wearing a Boston College jersey? A couple weeks ago, Colby had Lane Hutson leading the Calder Trophy race, does he still think that? What are Hutson and Celebrini's cases for the Calder? (1:53:50) Smith has had an up-and-down rookie campaign, how does Colby see it? Also, Cohen sees the Celebrini vs. Connor Bedard the same way that he did in the summer! (02:14:00)

The San Jose Barracuda (23-13-2-2) matched a season-high with four third-period goals, running past the Henderson Silver Knights (14-27-2-0) on Friday night at Tech CU Arena. In the win, Shakir Mukhamadullin finished with a game-high three assists, and Collin Graf (3+8=11) and Andrew Poturalski (3+6=9) extended their point streaks to six and five games respectively. Luca Cagnoni also sniped in his 11th goal of the year and seventh on the power play.

The San Jose Barracuda (23-13-2-2) matched a season-high with four third-period goals, running past the Henderson Silver Knights (14-27-2-0) on Friday night at Tech CU Arena. In the win, Shakir Mukhamadullin finished with a game-high three assists, and Collin Graf (3+8=11) and Andrew Poturalski (3+6=9) extended their point streaks to six and five games respectively. Luca Cagnoni also sniped in his 11th goal of the year and seventh on the power play.

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Steven Ellis of The Daily Faceoff joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! Steven previews the World Junior Championships, and discusses the San Jose Sharks prospects who have made it...and some who didn't. (1:03:46) But before we get to Steven, let's talk about the San Jose Sharks' week that was! William Eklund and Jake Walman are dealing with injuries…is there a concern? Yaroslav Askarov is here, because of Vitek Vanecek's injury. San Jose Hockey Now has learned that the San Jose Sharks and Fabian Zetterlund have begun contract talks. (19:01) The Sharks took on Mackenzie Blackwood last week…why might he be a good match for the Colorado Avalanche and their style of play? We also discuss Shakir Mukhamadullin's recent stretch of play, Luke Kunin hitting double-digit goals, and more. (34:03) What do we want the San Jose Sharks to get for Christmas? (56:10) Now, Steven Ellis talks Sharks prospects and World Juniors! (1:03:46) USA: Thoughts on Quentin Musty's season? What's Brandon Svoboda's fit on the US roster? Is James Hagens the clear No. 1 of the 2025 Draft? (1:05:28) Canada: Sam Dickinson is having a big season, but how will his game translate to the NHL? Is Matthew Schaefer the clear-cut top defenseman of the 2025 Draft? (1:20:04) Sweden: How good is Victor Eklund, William's brother? (1:28:32) Finland: How's Kasper Halttunen's campaign going, from San Jose to London? (1:33:30) Christian Kirsch talk! Any non-WJC San Jose Sharks prospects catch Steven's eye? Finally: Connor Bedard or Macklin Celebrini? (1:42:55)

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast has had a week to sit on the Mackenzie Blackwood trade…and we still think it was a great trade for the San Jose Sharks! (1:03:36) But before we review why the trade was a great value, Keegan and Sheng discuss our recent impressions of the Sharks. How good is Macklin Celebrini? (01:55) Our thoughts on Shakir Mukhamadullin back in the NHL and more. (23:05) Keegan and Sheng aren't on the same page with how the San Jose Sharks should've responded to Kevin Stenlund boarding Celebrini. (45:47) Let's talk about the Blackwood trade! (1:03:36) Sheng shares the behind the scenes from finding out about the trade in real time in Florida. (1:04:37) Why, when we're judging the trade, it doesn't matter that Blackwood was originally acquired for just a sixth. (01:22:30) Sheng's conclusion: Based on past goalie-centered trades, just a second-rounder would've been good value for Blackwood…but to get Nikolai Kovalenko on top of that? (01:25:00) Research into the past decade of goalie-centered trades suggests that you're only getting a first or second for either a perceived “elite” goalie or a starter-in-waiting prospect type.  At the moment, Blackwood is neither. NHL scouts share more thoughts about what the San Jose Sharks have got in Kovalenko. They also compare Kovalenko to Fabian Zetterlund. (01:36:58) Finally, we close with some thoughts about Alexandar Georgiev. (01:54:50)

Should the San Jose Sharks have traded for David Jiricek? (1:23:35) Keegan and Sheng talk about it on this week's episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! But before we talk Jiricek, we chat about the latest San Jose Sharks' news and their recent inspired play. What did we think of Joe Thornton's jersey retirement? (04:45) We talk about Sharks prospects who were invited to their World Junior selection camps like Sam Dickinson and Brandon Svoboda -- and about prospects who aren't going to World Juniors like Will Smith and Quentin Musty. (09:40) Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks have been playing some good hockey. (25:33) We discuss Rookie of the Month and NHL 1st Star of the Week Macklin Celebrini, and what Sheng was worried that Will Smith was going to lose (but didn't). Keegan runs a lap for Fabian Zetterlund around Timo Meier, and praises William Eklund. We credit GM Mike Grier for his veteran additions like Alex Wennberg, Jake Walman, and Timothy Liljegren. Obligatory Luke Kunin reference. (57:51) Keegan doesn't think that Grier will trade Mackenzie Blackwood. (1:19:05) Finally, let's talk David Jiricek! (1:23:35) Before Jiricek got traded to the Minnesota Wild, Sheng talked with a lot of his sources about Jiricek. What does the rest of the league think of Daemon Hunt and Jiricek? Does Jiricek project as a top-pairing or top-four blueliner? What's the San Jose Sharks' best equivalent to the Wild's 2025 first-rounder…William Eklund, Shakir Mukhamadullin, or Musty?…and would Sheng or Keegan have parted with any of these assets for Jiricek? (1:38:06) Which prospect would you rather have in your system, Jiricek or Yaroslav Askarov? Thanks for watching and subscribing to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

The San Jose Barracuda (11-6-0-0) squandered a 3-0 lead on Friday at Tech CU Arena, before scoring a pair of goals in the last five minutes to upend the Abbotsford Canucks (10-9-0-1), 5-3. With the win, the Barracuda now boast the Pacific Division's best home record at 7-2. Captain Jimmy Schuldt finished the game with a career-best three assists and Lucas Vanroboys notched his first two-goal game. Filip Bystedt (1+1=2), Scott Sabourin (1+1=2), Justin Bailey (1+1=2), and Shakir Mukhamadullin (0+2=2) also finished with multiple points.

Who are our San Jose Sharks' preseason top-10 prospects? (53:20) That's our discussion on this week's San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! But before we get to that, we touch on some of the big news from the first week of San Jose Sharks training camp. What's the latest on Shakir Mukhamadullin, Yaroslav Askarov, and Marc-Edouard Vlasic's injuries? (2:37) What's going on with some of the major training camp battles? (5:28) And now, our top-10 San Jose Sharks prospects! Keegan and Sheng have separate lists. Let's chat about, in no particular order, our honorable mentions. (15:54) Thomas Bordeleau (16:11) Leo Sahlin Wallenius Ethan Cardwell (23:30) Cam Lund (27:24) Eric Pohlkamp Brandon Svoboda (31:00) Mattias Havelid Collin Graf (35:44) Jake Furlong (38:35) Jack Thompson (43:31) Kasper Halttunen (50:39) Danil Gushchin (53:20) At No. 10, Keegan has Gushchin. Sheng has Luca Cagnoni. (1:07:43) At No. 9, Keegan has Filip Bystedt. (1:12:50) Sheng has Igor Chernyshov. (1:15:40) At No. 8, Keegan has Cagnoni. (1:18:23) Sheng has Halttunen. (1:24:08) At No. 7, Keegan has Chernyshov. Sheng has Bystedt. (1:28:46) Keegan and Sheng agree the rest of the way, though Sheng had plenty of pushback from NHL scouts on No. 2 Will Smith: Quentin Musty (1:36:34) Mukhamadullin (1:48:59) Sam Dickinson (1:51:19) Askarov (1:56:30) Will Smith (2:00:43) Macklin Celebrini (2:13:04)

It's been an exciting summer for the San Jose Sharks! So it's a good time for a pre-preseason subscriber's mailbag! Thank you so much for subscribing! Go here if you haven't subscribed yet! Ken Fischer: Now that Brodie Brazil is out at NBC, who are we going to get stuck with for Pre and Post-Game? (3:16) James R: Any recent chatter about Joe Pavelski joining the San Jose Sharks' front office or coaching staff in some capacity? (6:15) Rothgar: What is Shakir Mukhamadullin's preferred nickname? Flying Frenchman: Can you talk about the phases of a rebuild and where the Sharks are? (12:28) Bring Back Celebrini: Since Grier has taken over, he appears to have changed over about 60 percent of the organizational depth chart. Have you seen any other NHL club go through such a dramatic change in such a short period of time, and if so, how long did it take for those clubs to climb back into contention? (20:15) Chris Boucher: How do the Sharks get into the position where they're contending for a playoff spot by the 2025-26 season? (33:36) Joshua: Who do you see as a realistic target for the Sharks to pursue or what position do you see them building upon? (39:50) SJShorky: Do you think Mike Grier makes some big purchases or acquisitions next summer? Matt Harrison: Who are some potential free agents or trade targets that you think may be on Grier's radar in the next 1-3 years? Stephen Akerson: How do you each view the balance between tanking and establishing a winning culture these next few seasons? I find it tempting to keep chasing top-five picks, but obviously that has to change at some point. (55:38) Mark Bonham: Which top prospects are most likely to be on the opening night roster? (1:06:41) Lizbeth DeSelm: Not really a question, but a vision that is both exciting and terrifying. I can't help but look at the Leon Draisaitl extension and looming Connor McDavid extension and feel like I am looking at issues the Sharks will be facing in eight years with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith (or William Eklund or Sam Dickinson). (1:08:45) Meetyourmako: I was told that the San Jose Sharks' goal horn is a foghorn taken from a decommissioned ship, I have been dying to know its provenance? Can you uncover the name of the ship that foghorn came from? Alaskan_ice: At this point, there are quite a lot of ex-Sharks players around the organization. Some have issues with this process, I like it. Do you think it's a good idea to bring back people that wore teal? (1:14:20) TJ: Is there any concern that the Sharks alumni that Grier is hiring back, they never got over the hump and that may translate to the younger players they are developing? Always seemed like there was an element missing from those 2000s and 2010s teams despite all the success. sharkzilla: Is there anything in the works to get another guest on the show like Pierre McGuire/Jimmy Murphy again (or better yet Greg Wyshynski) talking about the current state of the Sharks' rebuild? (1:19:42) Embrace_the_rebuild: How many more seasons would it take before Sharks get to the playoffs? Win a playoff series? (1:26:37) Gary To: What do you think is Mukhamadullin's biggest skill-set and what is his weakest skill that he needs to work on? Jenna B: When should the holiday video return? Who is lowkey the funniest guy on the Sharks, staff or player? (1:36:25) jacob b: Is this the off-season the best in San Jose Sharks history? Steven Stoker: Is this the end of Logan Couture's return? (1:51:18) David Gotlieb: Who are the best mascots? Patrick: Among the prospects, who are the potential busts? (2:00:10) Zeke: What happened to Yaroslav Askarov in the playoffs? Alex Genadinik: Who should the San Jose Sharks deal at the Trade Deadline? Any surprises there? Any Askarov-like trade targets for a young defenseman? (2:07:00) Eric Pichette: Who has the better offensive numbers this season, Eklund, Celebrini, or Smith? Matthias893: Have there been any indications the Sharks or NBC would be interested in a more direct streaming model? (2:19:55) Splash114: Of the veteran defensemen, who, if any, do you think will spend time with the Barracuda and/or on waivers?  George West: What are the odds of Celebrini playing 1C for most of the year? And does Will Smith have a chance at being the 2C? (2:27:35) El Gato Joe: Why didn't they buy out Vlasic? Chaz Marshall: Have the San Jose Sharks hired a Russia-based scout to replace Igor Eronko? (2:35:15) Fin Coe: What players have benefited or suffered from the Sharks' system? How has the Luke Kunin trade aged? (2:36:48) Daniel Almaraz: With the announcement of Celebrini and Smith living with Thornton and Marleau respectively next season, I'm curious, have there been any other Sharks vet/rookie combos that we know about over the last couple years?

Joe Will joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! The San Jose Barracuda GM talks about the Barracuda goaltending situation, John McCarthy as a developer of talent, and San Jose's AHL player turnover rate. But before we get to Joe Will (53:15), we talk about this week in San Jose Sharks news! Igor Chernyshov signs with the San Jose Sharks! He's also playing for the Saginaw Spirit. Why not the AHL for Chernyshov? Will Russian native Chernyshov feel isolated in Saginaw? Sheng reached out to Chernyshov's agent Dan Milstein about that. (2:28) The San Jose Sharks impressed at World Junior Summer Showcase! Keegan talked about what he saw from prospects who impressed like Brandon Svoboda and Leo Sahlin Wallenius and Sam Dickinson, Quentin Musty being just okay, and Carson Wetsch and Axel Landen. (8:50) Keegan discussed three Draft trends that he's observed in the Mike Grier era. (19:31) Sheng talked about what ex-San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson said about letting Joe Pavelski walk as a free agent in 2019. (26:29) How has the Erik Karlsson trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins looked for the Sharks, one year later? (36:58)  Last call for subscriber Andy Drexler, last chance to win your Sharks legend autograph! You have until the end of this week to reach out to Sheng via e-mail. (50:08) And now, Joe Will! (53:15) Will talks about the Barracuda's big free agent signings this summer, Andrew Poturalski, Lucas Carlsson, and Jimmy Schuldt, and where they will slot in with the Cuda. (55:00) Could the Barracuda add one more high-end veteran before camp? Will says yes, and reveals the positional fit. How about the goaltending? Fans have been expecting a more veteran goalie to be added to the Barracuda…Will says that the San Jose Sharks organization, if anything, is looking for an older, more experienced prospect for that role. (57:17) Could the San Jose Sharks find their No. 3 goalie in waivers?  Will discusses stories that have circulated that some of the recent Cuda veterans and their wives haven't been happy in San Jose. In his view, has player treatment been a problem in San Jose in recent years? (1:02:20) Will suggests another reason why veterans might be unhappy. How has treatment of players changed from Worcester to San Jose? Does Will have to make better contract offers with a Bay Area-based team? Will defends head coach John McCarthy's track record as a developer of talent. (1:08:43) How did Barracuda prospects progress throughout last season, what were they asked to focus on this off-season? Going by position. (1:12:16) Magnus Chrona (1:12:52) Georgi Romanov Will explains rolling with Eetu Makiniemi last year, his profile looks like what the San Jose Sharks are looking for right now, absent Makiniemi's injuries. (1:15:10) Thomas Bordeleau (1:17:18) Danil Gushchin Ethan Cardwell (1:20:23) Filip Bystedt Tristen Robins (1:26:12) Shakir Mukhamadullin (1:27:22) Jack Thompson (1:32:00) Valtteri Pulli Artem Guryev (1:35:38) Gannon Laroque Will discusses Luca Cagnoni and Kasper Halttunen, both eligible to return to the CHL, breaking camp with the Barracuda instead. (1:42:00) Does Will expect this Barracuda team to make the playoffs? Or do they need more? (1:47:42) Will was also San Jose Sharks interim GM throughout most of the 2021-22 season: Keegan asks him about re-signed Tomas Hertl to an eight-year extension. (1:50:40)

Jonathan Becher joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! The San Jose Sharks' president talks about the Macklin Celebrini effect and why it took the Sharks so long to embrace the rebuild. But before we get to Becher (1:09:57), Sheng and Keegan talk about Celebrini signing his ELC. Where does Celebrini fit into the San Jose Sharks' line-up? What are our too early predictions for how many points that Celebrini scores in his rookie campaign? Who wins the 2025 Calder Trophy? (1:50) Ty Emberson also signed…does Emberson take a top-four defenseman job on the Sharks by the end of the season? GM Mike Grier hasn't added any blueliners via free agency, is that a sign of his confidence in younger D like Emberson, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Henry Thrun? (36:26) Finally, we turn our focus on the San Jose Barracuda: Why did Nathan Todd leave? How impressive were GM Joe Will's free agent signings? (51:29) And now, Becher! (1:09:57) Three years ago, the San Jose Sharks seemed unwilling to go into a rebuild. Behind the scenes, what's changed in recent seasons, that the Sharks now embrace a rebuild? (1:11:00) How has owner Hasso Plattner's attitude changed about rebuilding? (1:13:47) Two decisions about the same player seem to speak to that shift of attitude? In Mar. 2022, the Sharks re-signed Tomas Hertl for eight years. Two years later, the Sharks traded him. (1:15:14) Plattner was recently spotted at the Jul. 4 prospects scrimmage: How much more involved is Hasso with the Sharks now? (1:17:22) What's the Macklin Celebrini effect on the Sharks, from the Draft Party to jersey sales to prospects scrimmage attendance to more? (1:19:26) What's so valuable about having so many San Jose Sharks alumni back with the organization? (1:29:26) Sheng has one more Hertl question for Becher. (1:32:38) What's going on with the Sharks' SAP Center management agreement? Becher said the terms change unfavorably against the Sharks on Jul. 1, 2025. What does that mean for how long the Sharks will play at SAP Center? (1:33:57) Finally, there's an ongoing lawsuit against the Sharks, Sharks Ice, and former Jr. Sharks coach Kevin Whitmer for failing to follow proper procedures to protect Jr. Sharks players from alleged pedophile Whitmer. What's the latest on the lawsuit? (1:39:00) Becher urges fans to get Joe Thornton retirement jersey tickets now -- they're selling fast! -- and shares that there will also be a Legends alumni game for Jumbo. (1:40:00)

Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now joins the show to talk about the rebuilding Sharks. Victor and Jesse ask about Macklin Celebrini, Mikael Granlund, William Eklund, Fabian Zetterlund, Klin Kostin, Thomas Bordeleau, Mario Ferraro, Jan Rutta, Ty Emberson, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and MacKenzie Blackwood. In-Goal Magazine's Cat Silverman joins in our Cat's Instincts segment to discuss Magnus Chrona, Devin Cooley, and Georgi Romanov. In the Dynasty Dig, Jesse and Victor go over top prospects Will Smith, Quentin Musty, and Luca Cagnoni with scouting reports from FHL Scout Arden and X polls from NHL Rank King Mason Black. Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

Craig Button joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast this week!The TSN draft guru thinks Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith might make a Crosby-Malkin like impact on the San Jose Sharks, who he'd consider for San Jose at No. 14, and an underrated Sharks prospect that he really likes. (1:22:52)But before we get to Craig, Keegan and I talk about the San Jose Sharks coaching search. (2:18)Then, we chat about four positions that the Sharks should target this off-season if they want to be more competitive, and discuss J.G. Pageau, Dakota Joshua, Dylan DeMelo, and Sean Walker as realistic possibilities. Sheng also suggests a couple more intriguing names in this middle class of the free agency market. (15:49)We discuss the San Jose Sharks signing Luca Cagnoni. Are Sharks fans perhaps overrating Cagnoni? And is he better suited to start next season in the AHL or go back to the WHL? (44:24)Have Sheng or Keegan changed their minds about whether Will Smith will sign with the San Jose Sharks for next year? (1:10:18)Finally, before we interview Craig Button, we discuss his recent, perhaps controversial top-64 list (1:12:22) on TSN. By the way, we talked with Craig before he released these rankings:https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/craig-s-list-konsta-helenius-tij-iginla-push-into-top-five-1.2124326And now, Craig Button! (1:22:52)What is Macklin Celebrini's ceiling? Why is Craig so high on him? (1:23:30)Button draws parallels between Smith getting drafted a year before Celebrini…to the Pittsburgh Penguins getting Evgeni Malkin in 2004 and Sidney Crosby in 2005. Whoa! Button calls Smith a difference-maker. (1:28:40)Button compares Celebrini to Leo Carlsson and Adam Fantilli. (1:30:12)He discusses the recently-concluded U-18's. (1:32:00)Who could the San Jose Sharks pick at No. 14?Button gives his thoughts about Trevor Connelly (1:36:35), Tij Iginla, Terik Parascak (1:42:25), Adam Jiricek (1:51:19), EJ Emery (1:54:10), Stian Solberg (1:54:47), Charlie Elick (1:55:10), and Dominik Badinka.Button doesn't see a big difference between Anton Silayev and Emery!Button discusses the goaltending in the 2024 Draft. There's only one goalie that he'd considered in the second round.(1:56:10)Button talks about how Will Smith has “wowed” him for a long time and if he's ready for the NHL. (2:00:37)Button shares his thoughts about Quentin Musty (2:06:55), Kasper Halttunen (2:08:55), and Luca Cagnoni. (2:11:45)Button shouts out a now under-the-radar San Jose Sharks prospect. (2:12:25) ★ Support this podcast ★

This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we welcome back Nico Sturm! (57:15) We ask Nico all about the David Quinn tenure and his recent firing by GM Mike Grier, what Nico thinks about Quinn's coaching style and the 2023-2024 season in general. We also ask him about his likely future San Jose Sharks teammate Macklin Celebrini!But before that, we cover just a few topics in what was a light few weeks for the Sharks. (01:33)Who has been interviewed, or who has been rumored to be considered for the San Jose Sharks head coaching job so far? (03:20)What do the coaching candidates so far seem to have in common?We enter yet another week of Will Smith Watch! What did Will Smith say about his upcoming decision, stay in Boston College or sign with the San Jose Sharks for next year, at the World Championships? (12:17)What can Will Smith learn by leaving the NCAA and breaking away from his long-time linemates? (18:45)Sheng talks about an interesting dynamic that could form if both Celebrini and Smith leave college at the same time. (22:30)We transition to the playoffs of Kasper Halttunen and Luca Cagnoni. Halttunen had 17 goals in 18 playoff games, leading the London Knights in goals in the postseason. (30:35)The ultimate speculation: Leon Draisaitl to the San Jose Sharks in 2025? (35:00)What do Sheng and Keegan think about moving up from the No. 14 pick to take a defenseman in the 2024 NHL Draft? (42:20)Sheng dug deep and contacted local media members from each of the teams at No. 5-12 to get their thoughts on trading down to the Sharks, check out the article here! (43:20)https://sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sharks-2024-draft-defenseman-trade-up/Finally, we talk about Brodie Brazil's interview with Jason Demers, who also shared his thoughts about firing David Quinn. (53:00)Nico Sturm joins our show for the second time, this time from Czechia and the World Championships! (57:15)Sturm talks about the San Jose Sharks winning the Draft Lottery. (58:20)Sturm discusses Macklin Celebrini as a responsible two-way player and just how rare that is for a 17-year-old. (59:05)Sturm on David Quinn's firing, was it a surprise? (1:02:25)What did Nico think of Quinn as a coach? (1:04:15)Why does Sturm think Quinn was fired? (1:06:00)Does Nico think that Quinn lost the locker room? (1:08:00)Does Sturm think there could have been more structure in the San Jose Sharks' game last year? (1:09:40)Was there a way that this 2023-24 San Jose Sharks team could've realistically been better last year? How much better? (1:12:40)Sturm has also played for former Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason. He's a potential coaching hire for the Sharks, what does Nico remember from his time with him? (1:15:15)Nico Sturm hasn't played for Marco Sturm, but Marco's name is making the rounds as a coaching candidate for the San Jose Sharks, what does Nico think about his fellow German countryman? (1:19:00)How's Sturm's summer look after the World Championships? (1:21:10) ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to a post-Draft Lottery victory mailbag!Congratulations, San Jose Sharks fans! You deserved this win.Thanks for all your questions!Sharksmustbealways asked if the Sharks were waiting for the Draft Lottery result to help them lure a better head coach candidate? (3:10)Amorris209 wondered generally how Macklin Celebrini affects the process for the coaching search? (4:20)Jigglz brought up Tim Kawakami's recent criticism of Sharks owner Hasso Plattner: Would the franchise be better if Plattner was seen or heard from more? (6:10)Jamnjon asked if the Sharks should target smaller prospects like Alexander Zetterberg or Justin Poirier in the mid to later rounds? (17:00)Rob S wondered how Sheng was selected to witness the actual Draft Lottery? Also, who's the San Jose Sharks' goalie of the future? And will the Sharks ever host a Sharks game at Tech CU Arena? (22:08)David Gotlieb loves pets! He asked about Mushu's favorites and if Keegan has pets. (37:09) Josh Frojelin wondered if Ethan Cardwell could make the San Jose Sharks out of camp next season? (41:35)Mike suggested perhaps trading the No. 14 pick for a more NHL-ready young defenseman? (45:42)James R wondered what it would take for the San Jose Sharks to land Mitch Marner this summer? (1:01:30)_sharkzilla_ asked when San Jose Hockey Now would get scout opinions on the Sharks' post-Celebrini prospect pool? (1:10:10) Stephanie K wondered what the last straw for David Quinn was? She also wondered about how Sheng feels about going into the 2024 Draft, getting to cover the No. 1 pick. Finally, how does Celebrini stack up versus other recent top prospects? (1:14:47)Timorous me asked what was Sheng's reaction to the Sharks winning the Draft Lottery? (1:24:02)Nimrod wondered if Luca Cagnoni is better served playing his overage season in the WHL or going to the AHL? (1:33:05)Zeke discussed the possibility of trading the no. 33 pick for a 2025 first-round pick? (1:38:47)Alaskan_ice checked in on Sheng and Keegan's relationship. (1:44:50)Michael K wondered if we go out of our way to deflate expectations of San Jose Sharks prospects? (1:51:24)Splash114 asked how the Sharks should go about adding a true No. 1 or 2 defensemen to the organization? (2:02:11)Chris Braun wondered if the Sharks should add a veteran center to help mentor Celebrini, especially if Couture is still injured? (2:07:51)KuperKris suggested some theoretical additions to the team: Could the Sharks push for the wild card? (2:12:40) Fin Coe checked in on the Sharks' Russian scout situation and the Kevin Whitmer investigation. (2:17:43)Alex Genadinik wondered where William Eklund would go in a 2021 re-Draft? (2:19:05)Blue Science asked if the Sharks should go for a defenseman no matter what at No. 14? (2:27:43)Recycle Shark wondered how the Sharks should improve their defense next year and if Thomas Bordeleau or Danil Gushchin are destined to get traded? (2:32:52)Lakshya Jain asked if we think the Sharks will sign both Will Smith and Celebrini this off-season? (2:40:00)Matthias893 wanted our thoughts on how Cagnoni stacks up compared to Olen Zellweger? (2:43:30)Tony asked who Mike Grier should target at UFA forward this summer? (2:44:52) James wondered if Hasso would stomach another tank in 2024-25, this time for James Hagens? (2:46:10)David Rowley asked if the Sharks would target a more offensive defenseman in this year's draft? (2:49:35)Patrick wondered what the Sharks' greatest positional needs are going into the Draft? (2:50:45)Matt Railo asked, after winning the Draft Lottery, if the San Jose Sharks should have the core of a playoff team soon? (2:53:08) ★ Support this podcast ★

The Frozen Four starts on Thursday!Top San Jose Sharks prospect Will Smith will be part of it with Boston College.So we got Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects to talk about Smith. (53:06)Back during the World Juniors, Robinson tweeted:https://twitter.com/Hockey_Robinson/status/1742237537999945804Does Robinson still think that?Before Cam, we talk about the San Jose Sharks' week that was, touching on William Eklund's hat trick, Devin Cooley's first win, Collin Graf's NHL debut, and the Luke Kunin conundrum. We also touch on the Danil Gushchin to KHL rumor. (2:50)We chat a little about Filip Bystedt's AHL debut. (26:05)Keegan shares his takes on what the scouts are saying about the San Jose Sharks' top-10 prospects. (27:55)https://sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sharks-graf-cagnoni-musty-mukhamadullin-scouts-prospects/And now, Cam! (53:06)Does Robinson still think that Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault are better than Smith? (54:00)We talk about Smith's strengths and weaknesses. (57:48)Which San Jose Sharks prospect does Robinson think might be better than Smith? (1:01:45)What does Robinson think the Sharks see in Smith? (1:04:45)Who was your pick at #4 if you're San Jose in 2023? Matvei Michkov and non-Michkov category? (1:09:32)Why is Cam so high on Quentin Musty? (1:10:57)Going into the 2024 Draft, if the San Jose Sharks don't get Macklin Celebrini at No. 1, who should they target at No. 2 or 3? (1:13:55)Who does Cam like as his top defenseman in this Draft? (1:19:06)Using Ivan Demidov as the barometer, how would Robinson compare the 2024 and 2023 Drafts?Robinson also shares prospects who he likes in the potential Pittsburgh Penguins' 2024 first-round area. (1:23:11)Does Cam like any other San Jose Sharks prospects a lot? What are his thoughts about Collin Graf? (1:25:50)Make sure to check out the Elite Prospects Draft Guide, their flagship product, coming out soon! ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!Joining us this week are long-time broadcaster and hockey executive Pierre McGuire and Bruins insider Jimmy Murphy, hosts of The Eye Test Podcast! (50:40) They're joining us to talk all about their recent Mar. 20th episode of their podcast where they shared some less-than-optimistic views of the current state of the San Jose Sharks.But before we get to the interview, what do we want from the Sharks before the end of the season? Can we get Devin Cooley a win in San Jose? (1:55)Klim Kostin has taken advantage of his ice-time after his trade to the Sharks, what's behind his recent success? (6:05)Another bright spot lately has been the play of Mackenzie Blackwood, who posted a rare San Jose Sharks shutout this week. (13:30)We turn our discussion to the NCAA tourney, and the play of Will Smith and 2024 prospect Artyom Levshunov in the NCAA Tournament. (17:30) Filip Bystedt, San Jose's 2022 first-rounder is coming to San Jose! (29:10)Lastly, Sheng and Keegan discuss the Jack Studnicka recall to the San Jose Sharks, why it happened, and what this means for Danil Gushchin. (36:35)Finally, we have Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to get some perspective on the Sharks from outside San Jose (50:40). Setting the stage, Sheng outlines some of the statements by Jimmy and Pierre on the Sharks' rebuild, made of the Mar. 20 episode of "The Eye Test" podcast. He also lays out what Grier has done differently since being hired in the summer of 2022. (52:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be784-b3JOIPierre admits Mike inherited a bad situation, but asks the question about how the Sharks are planning on being better next year? (1:00:00)Jimmy jumps in and shares his thoughts about the perception of the Sharks' lack of a positive environment around the younger players in the locker room. (1:04:13)Sheng thinks Grier is going to reset this offseason and sign more "character" guys to help mentor the young guys. (1:07:10)Pierre has spoken with other hockey executives and he thinks it's another 5-7 years to "fix" the San Jose Sharks. (1:08:40)Pierre also talks about the art of team-building and why it may be difficult to attract free agents to San Jose. (1:10:20)Pierre mentions an upcoming 2024 Draft prospect (not Macklin Celebrini) that he thinks the Sharks may target in they don't land the No. 1 pick. (1:11:20)Jimmy would put a focus on veteran depth to improve the culture heading into the offseason. (1:14:30)Pierre thinks the goal-differential (the San Jose Sharks are -133 currently) is the most important thing to correct next year by changing the defense. (1:17:00)Pierre doesn't put stock into the idea of Noah Hanifin coming to San Jose in the off-season, and Jimmy brings up that taxes in California may be a real issue. (1:26:00)Sheng defends Erik Karlsson's Norris Trophy, specifically how his plus/minus was affected by a ton of empty net goals. (1:30:05)Keegan brings up a misstep by Doug Wilson extending veteran players in hopes of winning a Stanley Cup, after they never won a Stanley Cup in the first place. (1:31:05)Jimmy points out that almost every Sharks defender is at best a third-pairing defender, aside from Mario Ferraro. (1:33:35)Finally Keegan asks Sheng, Pierre, and Jimmy, would they have traded Tomas Hertl? (1:39:15)Sheng defends the trade!Thanks so much for watching, listening and subscribing on YouTube! ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome back to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! This week, Keegan is going to reveal his current top-16 of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft! (23:50) But before that, we talk about the week that was for the San Jose Sharks. (00:30)We cover the recent improved play of Thomas Bordeleau, and we talk about a shift in his playing style and his mindset with the Sharks during this call-up. (1:30) Sheng and Keegan discuss William Eklund's demotion to the fourth line, and how a change was needed to spark Eklund. (9:00)Will Smith made some waves this weekend during the Hockey East tournament. Sheng and Keegan discuss his chances at the Hobey Baker award after his performance. (14:55)Sheng has a quick note on the possibility of Barracuda call-ups in the last dozen games of the season. He was told that the San Jose Sharks have just one regular call-up left, but that they could also use emergency call-ups to play some Cuda prospects in the NHL. (18:30)Finally, we touch on the recent signing of Akim Aliu to a PTO with the San Jose Barracuda. (19:50)Now, Keegan reveals his current 2024 Top-16 ranking, broken down by tiers! (23:50)Is there anybody besides Macklin Celebrini in Tier 1? (26:10)In Tier 2, who does Keegan rank behind Celebrini...Ivan Demidov, Berkly Catton, Cayden Lindstrom, Artyom Levshunov, Anton Silayev, or Cole Eiserman? (29:30)Keegan has a bunch of defensemen in Tier 3, will the San Jose Sharks grab any of them with the Pittsburgh Penguins' pick? Where does he rank Levshunov, Silayev, Zayne Parekh, Sam Dickinson, Zeev Buium, and Carter Yakemchuk? (39:27)Where do forwards Konsta Helenius, Tij Iginla, Andrew Basha, Terik Parascak, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård fit in?How far into the first round does Keegan's Tier 4 go? Who just missed the top-16 cut? (56:40)Finally, what is Keegan's perfect 2024 San Jose Sharks' first round?Thanks for listening and watching! Subscribe on YouTube!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Who are our top-10 San Jose Sharks prospects, post-Trade Deadline?Before we share our rankings, we talk about the San Jose Sharks' week that was, and the performances of Klim Kostin, Magnus Chrona, Devin Cooley, Thomas Bordeleau, and William Eklund. (3:05)What do we think about the Tomas Hertl trade, one week later? (30:08)We make sense of reassigning Ozzy Wiesblatt to the Milwaukee Admirals. What about Sasha Chmelevski's NHL future? What was the hidden message from GM Mike Grier's candid comments about the San Jose Sharks firing Igor Eronko? (40:22)Also, thanks to all those who have helped Sheng travel this year! (1:08:30)Finally, who are our top-10 San Jose Sharks prospects? Where do new additions David Edstrom and Jack Thompson fit in?From No. 10 to No. 6, where do Luca Cagnoni, Ethan Cardwell, Kasper Halttunen, Jack Thompson, Cam Lund, Henry Thrun, Thomas Bordeleau, and Danil Gushchin fit in? (1:15:26)Between David Edstrom and Filip Bystedt, who ranked higher? (1:37:32)How did our top-three of Shakir Mukhamadullin, Quentin Musty, and Will Smith shake out? (1:45:00)We also touched on some honorable mentions like Eric Pohlkamp, Jake Furlong, Mattias Havelid, and more. (1:55:42) ★ Support this podcast ★

San Jose Barracuda forward Scott Sabourin joins to discuss his journey to San Jose. We start by chatting about his hockey journey, bouncing around the AHL, playing on the West Coast, and becoming a mentor. Then, playing with Cole Cassels and Nathan Todd, the photo, and get to know Scott off the ice. Finally, discuss why Danil Gushchin, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Jack Thompson should be called up to play with the San Jose Sharks before the season ends. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.IbottaIbotta is a free app that gives you the most cash back every time you shop on hundreds of items from groceries to beauty supplies to toys. Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONNHL when you download the free app in the App Store or Google Play store.  RobinhoodRobinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer.SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelGet buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Anton Silayev has been gaining a lot of buzz as a potential top 5 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Does it make sense for the San Jose Sharks to draft the 6'7" Russian blueliner? Sebastian High of Locked on NHL Prospects joins to profile Silayev. We discuss what makes him such an intriguing prospect, his calling card skill in the NHL, and what he needs to work on. Then, examine his timeline to the NHL, how he compares to Sharks prospect Shakir Mukhamadullin, and if this is another David Reinbacher situation. Finally, chat about the 2024 NHL Draft and some of the players Sebastian likes. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.FactorGet started on your resolutions with Factor, so you're ready for the new year. Head to factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50 and use code lockedonnhl50 to get 50% off. IndeedIndeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now.RobinhoodRobinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer.SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelGet buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Is Zeev Buium the best defenseman in the 2024 NHL Draft? Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News believes he can be. We dive into the University of Denver product and what makes him an intriguing prospect, questions on his height, and who Ferrari thinks that Buium can model his game after. We then examine where Buium would fit in the San Jose Sharks pipeline and if he would be a good partner for Shakir Mukhamadullin. Then, we discuss the rumors about a potential NCAA and CHL agreement that would let CHL players join the NCAA and why it makes too much sense for players like Quentin Musty in their development path. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Is Zeev Buium the best defenseman in the 2024 NHL Draft? Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News believes he can be. We dive into the University of Denver product and what makes him an intriguing prospect, questions on his height, and who Ferrari thinks that Buium can model his game after. We then examine where Buium would fit in the San Jose Sharks pipeline and if he would be a good partner for Shakir Mukhamadullin. Then, we discuss the rumors about a potential NCAA and CHL agreement that would let CHL players join the NCAA and why it makes too much sense for players like Quentin Musty in their development path.Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Marc-Édouard Vlasic has played some of his best hockey in recent years since the start of the new year; what has changed, and where does this leave the San Jose Sharks going forward? Start with how Vlasic has earned the trust of David Quinn and the coaching staff and how off-the-ice issues could have been a factor in the poor start of his season. Then, explore if the Sharks should keep Vlasic on the roster for the 2024-25 season and how he could be a mentor for the multitude of young defensemen on the roster like Shakir Mukhamadullin, Henry Thrun, and Ty Emberson. Finally, if the Sharks were to buy out Vlasic, what would that do for the roster, their cap situation, and the ripple effects?Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Marc-Édouard Vlasic has played some of his best hockey in recent years since the start of the new year; what has changed, and where does this leave the San Jose Sharks going forward? Start with how Vlasic has earned the trust of David Quinn and the coaching staff and how off-the-ice issues could have been a factor in the poor start of his season. Then, explore if the Sharks should keep Vlasic on the roster for the 2024-25 season and how he could be a mentor for the multitude of young defensemen on the roster like Shakir Mukhamadullin, Henry Thrun, and Ty Emberson. Finally, if the Sharks were to buy out Vlasic, what would that do for the roster, their cap situation, and the ripple effects? Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

What's the problem with the last-place San Jose Barracuda?We have a special guest, Patrick Williams from AHL.com and NHL.com, who knows all things AHL, to shed some light on why the San Jose Barracuda are struggling this season. (43:30)Williams has a good handle on realistic expectations for the last-place Cuda.But before we get to that interview, we have a few San Jose Sharks topics to cover.First, William Eklund has been playing...center!. (03:30) We talk all about his play and what his change to center might mean for the rebuild if this is a permanent or semi-permanent change.The Sharks have another young prospect making waves in the NHL as Shakir Mukhamadullin was called up this week. (13:20) We dive into his play and speculate whether he stays up with the Sharks after the break or not.Sheng and Keegan discuss the addition of Mukhamadullin to the AHL All-star game, and the injury to Danil Gushchin that's going to keep him out of the All-Star lineup. (23:50)Finally, before we get to Patrick Williams, we discuss Tomas Hertl (27:18). News came out this week that a conversation might take place this offseason to discuss Hertl's future on a rebuilding San Jose Sharks club. Let the speculation commence on his future, and what the Sharks might get for Hertl in a trade.Alright, it's time for the Patrick Williams interview! We ask loads of questions and get his opinion on how the Barracuda are performing relative to the other teams in the AHL. (43:30)First we ask the big question: Is it okay to be disappointed in the Barracuda this season? (45:00)Just how many high-end players (for this league) does the San Jose Sharks' AHL affiliate have right now? (47:30)We ask about John McCarthy and whether he deserves to be fired. (53:25)McCarthy is one of the AHL's youngest coaches. Did he miss out on having an experienced mentor by his side to start his head coaching career? (56:50)Just how much was expected from this Barracuda roster, and how much of the failure can really be put on McCarthy? (1:05:20)What does Patrick think of Danil Gushchin? (1:09:30)Despite some defensive additions to the Barracuda this season, they still sit last in goals allowed in the AHL. What's going wrong defensively for them? (1:12:45)We dive into the curious decision to roll with three young netminders, one with injury concerns, to start the year for the Barracuda. (1:18:27)The defense has been a mess, but the offense is actually decent for the Barracuda. What's gone right so far there this year? (1:23:45)What does Patrick think about the compete level for the Barracuda overall? (1:26:35)Who is Patrick's favorite Barracuda player to watch? (1:28:44)Who does Patrick think has the potential to reach the NHL from the AHL roster? (1:29:45)To end the interview, how much of the team's losing can be put on Cuda GM Joe Will? (1:31:30)After the interview, Sheng and Keegan react to Patrick's interview and discuss some of the rumblings in the hockey world, related to how the Barracuda are perceived. (1:35:40) This includes lots of insights from scouts and executives on how the Barracuda and the San Jose Sharks are seen, and some of the limitations involved with running these teams.Thanks all for watching, listening and subscribing! ★ Support this podcast ★

With the San Jose Sharks finally reaching the All-Star Break, questions loom for General Manager Mike Grier. First, start with the big takeaways from the last NHL game played before the break. A 3-2 OT loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Shakir Mukhamadullin earned his first NHL point, but the Sharks continue to struggle to score. Alexander Barabanov left the game with an injury, and William Eklund had a huge test at center against the Ducks' young forwards. Next, look at some of the big questions for Mike Grier heading into the break, including which players the Sharks will look to trade as they continue their rebuild. Finally, with Henry Thrun and Mario Ferraro expected to be back after the break, how will Grier clear out the defensive logjam, and if Nikita Okhotiuk could be subject to waivers?Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

With the San Jose Sharks finally reaching the All-Star Break, questions loom for General Manager Mike Grier. First, start with the big takeaways from the last NHL game played before the break. A 3-2 OT loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Shakir Mukhamadullin earned his first NHL point, but the Sharks continue to struggle to score. Alexander Barabanov left the game with an injury, and William Eklund had a huge test at center against the Ducks' young forwards. Next, look at some of the big questions for Mike Grier heading into the break, including which players the Sharks will look to trade as they continue their rebuild. Finally, with Henry Thrun and Mario Ferraro expected to be back after the break, how will Grier clear out the defensive logjam, and if Nikita Okhotiuk could be subject to waivers? Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Has William Eklund just taken over the San Jose Sharks job as second line center? Eklund's center debut, combined with Mackenzie Blackwood's first shutout in teal, was the catalyst behind the Shark's 2-0 win over the Seattle Kraken. Start with Eklund's successful debut at center and how Head Coach David Quinn put him in the best position to succeed, then how Shakir Mukhamadullin continues to impress in his first Sharks stint. Next, analyze the numbers behind the game and how the Sharks were able to turn things around in the third period despite a slow start to the game. Finally, Tomas Hertl is expected to talk with General Manager Mike Grier about his future in San Jose this offseason and why Sharks fans shouldn't worry about Hertl leaving right now. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Has William Eklund just taken over the San Jose Sharks job as second line center? Eklund's center debut, combined with Mackenzie Blackwood's first shutout in teal, was the catalyst behind the Shark's 2-0 win over the Seattle Kraken. Start with Eklund's successful debut at center and how Head Coach David Quinn put him in the best position to succeed, then how Shakir Mukhamadullin continues to impress in his first Sharks stint. Next, analyze the numbers behind the game and how the Sharks were able to turn things around in the third period despite a slow start to the game. Finally, Tomas Hertl is expected to talk with General Manager Mike Grier about his future in San Jose this offseason and why Sharks fans shouldn't worry about Hertl leaving right now.Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Shakir Mukhamadullin made his NHL debut on Saturday for the San Jose Sharks. Start with analyzing his first game for the Sharks, as they lost 5-2 to the Buffalo Sabres, and why he showed a lot of promise against a very talented forward group. Then, William Eklund continued his strong play with two assists and took advantage of David Quinn's plan to put him in a better position to succeed. Next, analyze the numbers behind the game and how the Sabres created more quality chances than the Sharks. Finally, check in on the San Jose Barracuda and Eetu Mäkiniemi's shutout on Friday night, Danil Gushchin's injury, and Thomas Bordeleau's return.Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Shakir Mukhamadullin made his NHL debut on Saturday for the San Jose Sharks. Start with analyzing his first game for the Sharks, as they lost 5-2 to the Buffalo Sabres, and why he showed a lot of promise against a very talented forward group. Then, William Eklund continued his strong play with two assists and took advantage of David Quinn's plan to put him in a better position to succeed. Next, analyze the numbers behind the game and how the Sabres created more quality chances than the Sharks. Finally, check in on the San Jose Barracuda and Eetu Mäkiniemi's shutout on Friday night, Danil Gushchin's injury, and Thomas Bordeleau's return. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Jeremy and Shams break down what you need to know in the world of fantasy hockey as we near the All-Star break. They cover the top injury/outjury news headlined by Morrissey, Heiskanen and Werenski. The show closes out with a set of hot and cold streaks which include two goalies going in completely different directions.Players discussed: Josh Morrissey, Pius Suter, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Olen Zellweger, Miro Heiskanen, Zach Werenski, Adam Boqvist, Andrew Peeke, Aleksander Barkov, Gustav Forsling, Ondrej Palat, Trent Frederic, James van Riemsdyk, Nico Daws, Joonas Korpisalo, Rickard Rakell, & Sean Monahan.Still have the taste for more fantasy hockey? You are in luck as we are calling for people to sign up for the KKUPFL (Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League) Waitlist. We are in need of people to fill in so you are likely to get yourself a team if you sign up. Look for the #kkupfl-s9-registration channel once you are on Discord. Info on KKUPFL can be found at https://www.kkupfl.com/---Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.

The San Jose Sharks were able to snap their 12-game losing streak thanks to some of their best players. Mikael Granlund and Tomas Hertl set the tone as they both assisted on goals as the Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2. Mackenzie Blackwood made several crucial saves down the stretch, but the Sharks held onto the win. Also, examine how the new look lines performed, including how the Granlund, William Eklund, and Anthony Duclair line typically left the team in a better position than what they started their shift on and if Kevin Labanc deserves more ice time. Finally, answer some of your questions on a live edition of Locked on Sharks, including how the Sharks will make room for Shakir Mukhamadullin and Leon Gawanke. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The San Jose Sharks were able to snap their 12-game losing streak thanks to some of their best players. Mikael Granlund and Tomas Hertl set the tone as they both assisted on goals as the Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2. Mackenzie Blackwood made several crucial saves down the stretch, but the Sharks held onto the win. Also, examine how the new look lines performed, including how the Granlund, William Eklund, and Anthony Duclair line typically left the team in a better position than what they started their shift on and if Kevin Labanc deserves more ice time. Finally, answer some of your questions on a live edition of Locked on Sharks, including how the Sharks will make room for Shakir Mukhamadullin and Leon Gawanke.Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

With the San Jose Sharks kicking off the second half of their season, what are the biggest storylines to watch for? Let's start with the biggest story of the season: the injury bug. Can the Sharks find some luck with their injuries and start to get healthy? With Logan Couture set to return soon and Nico Sturm eventually coming back, can the Sharks put their young players in a position to succeed with veteran leadership? Then, which players will be traded at the NHL Trade Deadline, review their contract statuses, and look at who is available to be traded and who will probably be playing elsewhere by the end of the season. Then, which of the prospects will get NHL games this year, and why Danil Gushchin and Shakir Mukhamadullin are near locks to play games? Finally, can the Sharks finish the job and secure the number one puck in the draft?Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

With the San Jose Sharks kicking off the second half of their season, what are the biggest storylines to watch for? Let's start with the biggest story of the season: the injury bug. Can the Sharks find some luck with their injuries and start to get healthy? With Logan Couture set to return soon and Nico Sturm eventually coming back, can the Sharks put their young players in a position to succeed with veteran leadership? Then, which players will be traded at the NHL Trade Deadline, review their contract statuses, and look at who is available to be traded and who will probably be playing elsewhere by the end of the season. Then, which of the prospects will get NHL games this year, and why Danil Gushchin and Shakir Mukhamadullin are near locks to play games? Finally, can the Sharks finish the job and secure the number one puck in the draft? Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Another edition of The Prospect Reef to dive into the most recent games of three of the San Jose Sharks prospects. Start with Quentin Musty's December 30th game against the Soo Greyhounds. Although Musty didn't have his best offensive game, there were plenty of developmental opportunities in the defensive zone. Examine how Musty was put in an uncomfortable situation without Dalibor Dvorský and had to work in his own zone more but could still help create offense for his teammates. Then, Shakir Mukhamadullin's game against the Tucson Roadrunners on January 3rd and why he is close to being NHL ready. Start with his ability to create offense and how he makes life easier for his defensive partner by creating space and knowing when to utilize his large frame to help make that space. Also, discuss how he is refining the finer points of his defense with his ability to shut down the opposing team at the blue line and cover large amounts of space quickly. Finally, Luca Cagnoni's December 31st game against the Vancouver Giants displayed why the points may not be there; Cagnoni is the engine of the Winterhawks. Plus, how Cagnoni uses his size to his advantage against bigger players.Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Another edition of The Prospect Reef to dive into the most recent games of three of the San Jose Sharks prospects. Start with Quentin Musty's December 30th game against the Soo Greyhounds. Although Musty didn't have his best offensive game, there were plenty of developmental opportunities in the defensive zone. Examine how Musty was put in an uncomfortable situation without Dalibor Dvorský and had to work in his own zone more but could still help create offense for his teammates. Then, Shakir Mukhamadullin's game against the Tucson Roadrunners on January 3rd and why he is close to being NHL ready. Start with his ability to create offense and how he makes life easier for his defensive partner by creating space and knowing when to utilize his large frame to help make that space. Also, discuss how he is refining the finer points of his defense with his ability to shut down the opposing team at the blue line and cover large amounts of space quickly. Finally, Luca Cagnoni's December 31st game against the Vancouver Giants displayed why the points may not be there; Cagnoni is the engine of the Winterhawks. Plus, how Cagnoni uses his size to his advantage against bigger players. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

With the New Year here, make some New Year's Resolutions for the San Jose Sharks to improve the team (for the long run). Start with Resolution One, playing the young guns, specifically Danil Gushchin, Thomas Bordeleau, and Shakir Mukhamadullin. With the season officially lost, the Sharks need to start getting the young players a lengthy NHL run so they can be ready to be full-time NHL players next season. For resolution number two, the Sharks need to continue to embrace the chaos this year by running the five-forward power play unit, giving guys new opportunities, and being aggressive. For Resolution Three, Mike Grier needs to be active early in the trade market to ship players out sooner rather than later. Finally, Resolution Four, finish the job and secure the best odds of winning the draft lottery and adding Macklin Celebrini to the Sharks prospect pool. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

With the New Year here, make some New Year's Resolutions for the San Jose Sharks to improve the team (for the long run). Start with Resolution One, playing the young guns, specifically Danil Gushchin, Thomas Bordeleau, and Shakir Mukhamadullin. With the season officially lost, the Sharks need to start getting the young players a lengthy NHL run so they can be ready to be full-time NHL players next season. For resolution number two, the Sharks need to continue to embrace the chaos this year by running the five-forward power play unit, giving guys new opportunities, and being aggressive. For Resolution Three, Mike Grier needs to be active early in the trade market to ship players out sooner rather than later. Finally, Resolution Four, finish the job and secure the best odds of winning the draft lottery and adding Macklin Celebrini to the Sharks prospect pool.Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The San Jose Sharks had a busy weekend, losing 1-0 to the Arizona Coyotes and 6-2 to the Colorado Avalanche. Start by getting caught up on the biggest news items from the weekend, including the Sharks acquiring Jack Studnicka from the Vancouver Canucks for a 2024 6th-round pick and defenseman Nick Cicek and why it made sense for the Sharks to do so. Then why not worry about Anthony Duclair getting benched against the Avalanche and why a big game is right around the corner for him? Plus, how much has the Sharks' power play improved this season, and why is Mikael Granlund the secret weapon? Finally, another San Jose Barracuda check in and why you need to go to a teddy bear toss game and impressions on Shakir Mukhamadullin.Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The San Jose Sharks had a busy weekend, losing 1-0 to the Arizona Coyotes and 6-2 to the Colorado Avalanche. Start by getting caught up on the biggest news items from the weekend, including the Sharks acquiring Jack Studnicka from the Vancouver Canucks for a 2024 6th-round pick and defenseman Nick Cicek and why it made sense for the Sharks to do so. Then why not worry about Anthony Duclair getting benched against the Avalanche and why a big game is right around the corner for him? Plus, how much has the Sharks' power play improved this season, and why is Mikael Granlund the secret weapon? Finally, another San Jose Barracuda check in and why you need to go to a teddy bear toss game and impressions on Shakir Mukhamadullin. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…