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Pronger Talks Celebrini & Olympics! | EP 116 Misa Staying in NHL, Brossoit Trade

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What does Chris Pronger think of Macklin Celebrini’s star-making season and the 2026 Canadian Olympic team? (02:39)

Zubair guides the ship as the Hockey Hall of Famer, 2010 Olympic gold medalist along with Dan Boyle, and also Public Enemy No. 1 for San Jose Sharks fans joins to talk about the adversity that he faced throughout his career, especially his troubles as a youth…plus how good Owen Nolan was during the 2000 playoffs.

Why are we fans of the Alex Wennberg extension? (48:14)

San Jose Hockey Now wishes everyone a Happy New Year and a Happy New Year to Macklin Celebrini, who has made Team Canada!

TSN Draft guru Craig Button joins us to talk all about that! Back in July, he was already telling people that Macklin was making the Canadian Olympic team! What made Craig so confident and what are some of his 2026 Draft thoughts?

We also check in on what I call the Randy Hahn Line: Since we last recorded, the Sharks have ripped off 3 straight wins…do we think now that the Sharks are ma...

What’s Igor Chernyshov’s ceiling?

The San Jose Sharks rookie winger had an impressive NHL debut this past week.

Insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and host Zubair Jeewanjee dive into that in the latest episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast.

Why did one NHL scout pump the brakes on the Chernyshov hype, by setting more of a top-six winger expectation for the San Jose Sharks’ 2024 second-round pick? Are stars Mark Stone or Valeri Nichushkin valid comparisons for Chernyshov?

Also, San Jose Sharks faceoff consultant Zenon Konopka jumps...

San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and rink rat Zubair Jeewanjee talk all things Sharks!

We’ve got a jam-packed episode this week!

Randy Hahn joins to discuss his rousing call in the greatest regular season comeback in San Jose Sharks history, the 6-5 OT win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Hahn also shares more about the vibe on the team airplane after the game and declares that the Sharks are making the playoffs this year.

We discuss the Will Smith and Philipp Ku...

It’s a dream (or nightmare?) lefty-righty combo: Sheng is paired with just Dan Boyle today!

Does Macklin Celebrini have a strong case for the Hart Trophy? Sheng thinks so.

How about Alex Wennberg for…Selke? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

We also discuss the state of the San Jose Sharks’ blueline: Who deserves to play every night?

What’s going on with Shakir Mukhamadullin? What’s a path for the young San Jose Sharks defenseman to get more consistent playing time?

Dan is honest about what he’s se...

San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee talk all things Sharks!

This week, Sharks fan favorite and new Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm gives us the in’s and out’s of his new job: What’s the adjustment like coaching AHL vs. NHL players? As a coach, what do you hope to gain from scratching players? Do you treat superstars differently than the rest of the team? How do you use and handle the media?

Before we chat with Sturm...

San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee talk about the resurgent Sharks.

How good are the San Jose Sharks though, really?

We discuss their much-maligned defense, from John Klingberg to Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Kevin Woodley, NHL.com and InGoal Magazine goalie guru, jumps on to discuss Yaroslav Askarov’s improved play. He shares his thoughts about the specifics of why the young San Jose Sharks goalie has been so good in November. He also talks about the underrated Alex Nedeljkovic.

San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice rink rat Zubair Jeewanjee are joined by another Sharks legend!

Jason Demers, now with NHL Network, talks about the Sharks’ off-season additions on the blueline, Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg, and Nick Leddy. He also shares his thoughts on prospects Sam Dickinson and Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Demers also shares how Boyle impacted him, when both patrolled the San Jose Sharks’ blueline. He also talks about the importance of sports psychology and mental health.

We also discuss Michael Misa’s next s...

The good vibes are back with the San Jose Sharks!

San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice rink rat Zubair Jeewanjee talk about the Macklin Celebrini superstar tour. Boyle, who’s played with his share of great players, puts Celebrini in rarified air. We also discuss some of Celebrini’s less-obvious skills.

Along the way, Boyle tells a hilarious Igor Larionov story.

Should the San Jose Sharks be concerned about Yaroslav Askarov’s play? Boyle doesn’t think so, while Sheng shares insight into Askarov’...

The San Jose Sharks have started another season on a long losing streak: Is head coach Ryan Warsofsky facing some pressure?

San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee discuss the team’s 0-4-2 start.

We discuss Warsofsky’s work with the San Jose Sharks’ veterans and youngsters. Is Macklin Celebrini rounding into form? What do we think about Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson so far?

Hockey tactics guru Jack Han jumps on, and shares his thoughts about the import...

San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee react to opening night’s explosive Hasso Plattner interview!

We share our reaction to the San Jose Sharks’ owner’s thoughts about Erik Karlsson, Doug Wilson, Doug Wilson Jr., and more!

We also chat about the rough start to the Sharks’ season…what are our biggest worries so far? What do we think about Sam Dickinson and Michael Misa’s NHL debuts?

We also discuss the San Jose Sharks’ unpopular new goal song and claim...

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...

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.

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Insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee share their thoughts about how tra...

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 cham...

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 Tyl...

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...

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...

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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 San Jose Hockey Now Podcast dives into everything San Jose Sharks fans are buzzing about — with deep insights, debate, and a little heat.

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🦈 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 thi...

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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.

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(00:00) Intro + Ad Read (Bring Hockey Back)
(01:21) Episode Preview (WJSS, Todd Diamond)
(02:46) Why the World...

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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...

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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 po...

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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.

Prospec...

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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 Shark...

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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? (8:1...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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 ther...

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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...

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Keegan, Sheng, and JD Young team up to form a three-headed GM monster! (28:01)

We discuss the next step of the San Jose Sharks’ rebuild with the Locked On Sharks host.

But before we get to JD, we talk about the San Jose Barracuda’s playoff run and preview their series against the Colorado Eagles. Patrick Williams of the AHL and FloHockey shares insight on Barracuda-Eagles. (16:55)

And now, JD Young! (28:01)

What’s the strategy if the San Jose Sharks...

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Mike Grier knows that the San Jose Sharks have to be better next year.

We discuss Grier’s end-of-season availability, and the direction of the Sharks this off-season (3:12).

If the San Jose Sharks get the No. 1 pick in the Draft Lottery, could they trade it? Grier revealed on Friday that he got massive offers for the 2024 first-overall that became Macklin Celebrini. We also made up huge offers from the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes last year…would you have taken them?

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Logan Couture’s playing career is over.

Sheng and Keegan discuss Couture’s legacy in an emergency podcast!

We touch briefly on the San Jose Sharks’ cap situation and why Couture is not officially retiring.

Sheng shares some anecdotes from Couture’s farewell press conference and elsewhere, including telling insights from Dan Boyle and Ryane Clowe. (4:20)

Keegan has a fan’s perspective of Couture, and how happy he was to see the San Jose Sharks captain smile again in h...

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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...

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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...

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Who are the San Jose Sharks' top-10 prospects, post-2025 Trade Deadline? (29:01)

Before that, we cover the post-Fabian Zetterlund trade fallout, including the response from William Eklund and some anger from fans. Is there any concern about Eklund's response? (4:05)

We also talk about the recent play from the San Jose Sharks, highlighting the play of Macklin Celebrini, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Will Smith, Collin Graf, and William Eklund. (14:01)

And now, our top-10 Sharks prospects! (29:11)

Hear what NHL scouts had to s...

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This week on San Jose Hockey Now: the NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. What do we think of all the San Jose Sharks moves, including our thoughts on Walman and Zetterlund being traded?

First we cover all the trades made by San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier in the days leading up to the deadline (3:05).

We discuss all the possible reasons behind the Jake Walman deal and why Grier seemingly sold a player at the peak of his value (4:08). Duration: 01:11:58

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Besides that big news, we have Kevin Woodley of NHL.com and InGoal Magazine on the pod! Kevin is one of THE goalie guys in hockey media, and he brings...

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?

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The San Jose Sharks have traded Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci to the Dallas Stars. Was it the right move? Spoiler: Sheng and Keegan don't agree! Plus, are there more moves to come for the Sharks? What does the rest of the season look like for Sharks fans? All that, and more on this EMERGENCY San Jose Hockey Now Podcast.

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This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, should the Sharks trade for Simon Nemec? (1:10:04) Plus, who are our 2024-2025 mid-season award winners? (30:48) 

But before all that, we cover some news of the past week! First, Sharks are…bad. (1:40) We cover the past few disappointing losses for the Sharks and where we think the San Jose Sharks are in comparison to last year.

Next we cover the rise of Matthew Schaefer to #1 on both Central Scouting’s and Eliteprospects’ ranking. What could Schaefer mean to the Sharks? (07:42) Plus who is knocking on the door in the...

Massive mailbag time!

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast takes on all your questions…four hours worth!

Beast asked: Do the San Jose Sharks regret signing Sam Dickinson so early? Because if they had waited for longer, he could be NCAA-eligible next year. (1:46)

Grand Nagus Shark asked: Could the Sharks loan CHL prospects like Quentin Musty to European pro leagues?

Chris asked: What does the future hold for Bordeleau and Gushchin?

Scott Z asked: “Any chance one or both of Macklin Celebrini or Will Smith gets sent to the Barr...

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...

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)

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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 bee...

This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast we cover the state of the rebuild. What’s gone right? What’s gone wrong? What are some potential options going forward for rebuilding the San Jose Sharks?

But before all that, we have some news of the week, including a Vanecek injury leading to a Yaroslav Askarov callup, (02:00) and an update on the Nico Sturm injury. (04:00)

We discuss the San Jose Sharks’ recent play and do a line-by-line discussion. (05:05)

Is this the most depth the Sharks have had at forward in years? Sheng ponder...

It’s been a busy couple weeks of San Jose Sharks news!

On this episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we cover it all!

Macklin Celebrini returns…what are our rest-of-season expectations for him? Sheng has a bold prediction! (1:33)

Will Smith scored his first NHL goals…we discuss why the San Jose Sharks kept him up in the NHL. (12:10)

Danil Gushchin and Ethan Cardwell got sent down, how did Sheng and Keegan see their time in the NHL? (20:15)

Why should the San Jose Sharks keep Mikael Granlund? Sheng...

Welcome to a new, pre-Timothy Liljegren episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

Sheng and Keegan share their impressions of the San Jose Sharks’ first 11 games…recorded before the Liljegren trade.

But before we break down the Sharks’ 2-7-2 start?

What’s the latest on Macklin Celebrini’s injury? (3:18)

What’s Sheng hearing from scouts about the San Jose Barracuda as a playoff contender? (6:24)

Also, Sheng thanks all of you who contributed recently to his travel fund. Keep San Jose Hockey Now at San Jose Sharks' road games! (19:4...

This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast we cover a winless opening of the San Jose Sharks 2024-2025 season, and a surprise Mike Grier press conference. What does Grier have to say about Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini, and the beginning of the season? We cover it all here. First, we discuss the development plan for Will Smith as described by Mike Grier. (02:52) We discuss load management, Smith's recent play, and what we think the goals are for this year for Smith. Second, Grier provided some clarity on the severity of the Macklin Celebrini injury. How long can...

What did we think of the first week of San Jose Sharks’ action?

Welcome to a new episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

But before we get to our reactions to the losses to the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks, let’s talk about the San Jose Barracuda’s opening weekend.

Kasper Halttunen and Luca Cagnoni break camp with the Cuda! We can also put to bed any concern that Yaroslav Askarov isn’t willing to play in the AHL and his opening night celly. (1:45)

What’s the latest on...

The San Jose Sharks have announced their opening night roster! We react to the roster on this episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast. But before we deep dive the San Jose Sharks’ roster, we talk about the big Quentin Musty news. (01:33) Musty has requested a trade from the Sudbury Wolves…we speculate as to why. And now, our thoughts about the San Jose Sharks’ opening night roster! (10:30) We touch on pretty much every forward, first waxing poetic on Danil Gushchin busting his way onto the roster. We talk possible No. 1 center Macklin Celebrini and what we expect from W...

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...

This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we discuss all the standouts from San Jose’s dominant performance at the Rookie Faceoff tournament this past weekend. How did the likes of Quentin Musty, Macklin Celebrini, Luca Cagnoni and Will Smith fare against other teams’ top prospects? Find out this week! (06:20)

But before all that, we have some news! There’s a new host at NBC for Sharks pre- and post games, longtime Sharks fan Alan Hoshida. (02:55)

We talked about the defense first, then the forwards for this week’s rookie faceoff: 

Defensema...

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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 Fre...

Tyler Toffoli joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

Toffoli talks about being junior teammates with Logan Couture and Cody Ceci, the San Jose Sharks/Los Angeles Kings playoff battles, his view of Couture and Drew Doughty’s “rivalry”, forming a new 70’s Line with Macklin Celebrini and William Eklund, and his NSFW nickname. (56:19)

But before we get to Tyler, let’s talk some San Jose Sharks news!

Keegan and Sheng chat more about the Yaroslav Askarov trade. (02:40)

They take a first look at some of the big roster battles upcoming in San Jos...

The San Jose Sharks might have just traded for their goaltender of the future!

Sheng and Keegan share their initial reactions to acquiring Yaroslav Askarov from the Nashville Predators.

In a six-piece deal, the San Jose Sharks are getting Askarov, a 2025 third-round pick (via the Colorado Avalanche), and prospect Nolan Burke for prospects David Edstrom and Magnus Chrona, and a 2025 first-round pick (via the Vegas Golden Knights, top-10 protected).

Both Keegan and Sheng love this trade for the Sharks and GM Mike Grier on many levels. Why?

Regardless, what are the...

Marco Sturm joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

Sturm was 19 when he started in the NHL with fellow teenager Patrick Marleau -- a situation that the San Jose Sharks will see this fall with youngsters Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith -- and he recounts that experience. The current Ontario Reign head coach also shared some stories about being interviewed for the Sharks’ head coach job this summer.

But before we get to Marco (1:13:24), we chat about the big Sharks news.

On Sunday, the San Jose Sharks acquired Cody Ceci and a 2025 third-round pi...

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)

...

Colby Cohen joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

ESPN college hockey color commentator Colby Cohen jumps on to talk all things Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith! (54:34)

But first, this week in San Jose Sharks news!

The Sharks signed Thomas Bordeleau to a one-year contract. Where does he fit in on the forward lines and on the power play? (03:28)

The San Jose Sharks also re-signed Henry Thrun. Does the San Jose defense have too many left-handers? (13:35)

Keegan talks about his impressions of San Jose Sharks prospects at the World...

Old friend Jack Han joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

Before we get to the ex-Toronto Marlies assistant coach and tactics guru (1:43:12), Keegan and Sheng talk about the latest San Jose Sharks news.

Retiring Joe Pavelski revealed last week that the Sharks had reached out to him about coming back. But what about Pavelski joining the San Jose front office? (01:40)

The San Jose Sharks re-sign Brandon Coe, we discuss Coe’s development path and the 2020 Draft. (08:30)

Bret Hedican is leaving the San Jose Sharks’ broadcasting booth, who could replace him? (27:05)

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 Sh...

Sam Dickinson joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

But before we get to Sam (2:04:47), we recap a busy week in San Jose Sharks hockey, including free agency and development camp.

What did we think of the Sharks signing Tyler Toffoli? (02:20) Alexander Wennberg? (09:54) Adding Carl Grundstrom and Ty Dellandrea? (16:45)

What’s our overall feeling about how San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier had added to the club this off-season? (19:00)

What could the Sharks still be looking to add? Sheng has heard some whispers. (33:40)

Next, let’s talk about the Shar...

Welcome to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

Sheng and Keegan gave grades for each San Jose Sharks’ pick in the 2024 Draft! We also did a brief Sharks free agency preview and gave our free agency predictions.

Also, Sheng had some small Sharks’ free agency news.

Sorry about the poor audio quality! Sheng was recording in an airport lounge.

First, our grades for each San Jose Sharks’ 2024 Draft pick…then our overall grades! (6:18)

Macklin Celebrini (7:22)
Sam Dickinson (10:04)
Igor Chernyshov
Leo Sahlin Wallenius
Carson Wetsch (29:21)
Christia...

Chris Peters joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

Peters says people are underrating…Macklin Celebrini? He also thinks winning the Draft Lottery could well be the second-most important day in San Jose Sharks’ history. Chris also chats about other 2024 Draft targets for the Sharks and why he thinks Will Smith should’ve stayed in school.

But before we get to Peters (1:27:00), we discuss a busy off-season week for the Sharks.

What are our thoughts about the Ty Dellandrea trade? (2:14)

Coul...

Welcome to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! This week, we have defenseman Henry Thrun to talk all about new San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky. (56:00)

Warsofsky ran the defense last year and worked closely with all the defenders, Thrun included. Thrun shares his insights into Warsofsky’s coaching and development style, and how he thinks next year will be different than last year. 

But first, Sheng and Keegan share their initial reactions to the hiring of Ryan Warsofsky and discuss some of the industry chatter about his reputation and coaching style. (02:15)

W...

Welcome to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

We welcome San Jose Sharks' Director of Player Development Todd Marchant back to the show for our 50th episode! Todd was our very first guest on the new San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and we celebrate our 50th episode by getting his thoughts on tons of Sharks prospects, from Quentin Musty to Alex Young. (57:13)

But first! It was the NHL Scouting Combine this week and Sheng was on the ground in Buffalo. He shares loads of buzz, rumors and some confirmed prospect interviews. He added a new...

Will Smith’s agent, Sean Coffey, joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

Coffey takes us behind the scenes of Smith signing with the San Jose Sharks this past week.

But before we get to Coffey (44:15), we talk about what Smith’s arrival means for the Sharks.

We’ll talk more to Coffey about this -- he wasn’t one of Sheng’s sources!! -- but Sheng got wind of Smith signing last Friday. (1:50)

What was our initial reaction to the new...

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...

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 S...

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 Pl...

Here's our too-early San Jose Sharks' off-season plan!

***Quick aside, Keegan's microphone is muffled a bit this episode. We're sorry, everyone! One day, we'll have pristine audio every single time. But not this day. This is kind of like those workplace accident signs where they knock off 100 days since the last accident and replace it with zero. Again. Sigh.***

This week, Sheng and Keegan outline some potential off-season moves that could help make the 2024-2025 version of the Sharks be less embarrassing than this year's. (53:45)

But before all that, we have a few...

It’s an emergency episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier has fired head coach David Quinn.

When did Sheng first get wind that Quinn’s job might be in jeopardy? He had an idea on Monday. (1:10)

What’s our first reaction? Sheng argues that the Sharks’ ill-constructed roster wasn’t on Quinn, but more on Grier. (4:33)

So if not the roster, did Quinn get fired because he didn’t develop the young San Jo...

This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we welcome ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski! Greg recently made the case for Mike Grier for GM of the Year, and we had to dive into that, given some of the criticism we've heard recently about Grier (48:15). 

But before we get to Greg, we start our show with just how important it is that the San Jose Sharks have finished dead-last in the NHL, securing the best odds at the first-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft (2:27).

We cover some of the Will Smith ELC s...

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/1742237537999945804

Does Robinson still think that?

Before Cam, we talk about the San Jose Sharks’ week that was, touching on William Eklund’s hat tric...

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...

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 wa...

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...

Tomas Hertl to the Vegas Golden Knights?!?

We react to all of the San Jose Sharks’ Trade Deadline moves, and talk about why we like the Hertl trade for the Golden Knights.

But before we get there, we talk about Logan Couture ruling himself out for the rest of the season, a perfect way to cap off perhaps the worst day in San Jose Sharks history. (1:12)

Sheng describes a surreal day around Sharks Ice.

We get in deep about the Hertl trade, both the on and off the ice implications and em...

It's our San Jose Sharks' Trade Deadline predictions! We dive deep into 12 potential players that could be traded this week from the Sharks and try to predict potential returns (32:30)

But first, we talk this past week of Sharks' action.

Four losses since the last podcast, who stood out for the San Jose Sharks in these losing efforts? (2:22)

Sheng answers the question that many people had on Twitter; why did David Quinn call a timeout down 7-1 to the New Jersey Devils in the third period? Quinn explains. (2:55)

We discuss the quality...

Why are the San Jose Sharks so easy to play against? And how unhappy are the players?

But before the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast digs into that, Keegan and Sheng discuss Anthony Duclair’s recent play (2:22) and touch on David Quinn and Kevin Labanc not seeing eye to eye (4:50).

What is Sheng hearing about the Sharks’ top Trade Deadline targets (8:30)?

Last week, Frank Seravalli said on the DFO Rundown Podcast that Sharks players “feel like they aren’t even playing on an NHL franchise” -- his podcast co-host Jason Gregor agreed, “I’ve heard some...

This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast we have an interview with Mike Santos from Team 33, an independent scouting service that consults for NHL teams around the league. He joins Sheng and Keegan to discuss the relative value of many of the Sharks' players that may be available at the trade deadline. (39:20)

Before that though, we have our news of the week. (02:00) This week, it was announced that both Hertl and Couture would be out somewhat long-term with injuries. We break down some expected timelines (or lack thereof) for both players. (02:45)

We cover...

It’s mailbag time!

What are San Jose Sharks fans curious about right now?

Here’s what San Jose Hockey Now subscribers asked.

Gary To asked if we think Tomas Hertl is staying or going this summer, and what GM Mike Grier would have to do to convince Hertl to stay (6:27).

James R. wondered what Kaapo Kahkonen’s next contract, if he re-signs with the San Jose Sharks, will be (14:35). Also, have Kahkonen and Mackenzie Blackwood’s success taken the heat...

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...

What’s a realistic path for the San Jose Sharks to be competitive by 2025-26 or 2026-27 (54:40)?

We’re asking this question because that seems to be GM Mike Grier’s hope.

“In two or three years, hopefully we can be a team that is pushing for the playoffs, if not hopefully grabbing a spot,” he said in his media availability on Thursday.

https://sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sharks-mike-grier-all-star-availability/

Before we get to that discussion, Keegan and Sheng talk about the San Jose Sharks’ recent play, including signs of life from William Eklund. (03:00)

What di...

Corey Masisak joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

But before we get to Corey and talk about his incredible Hasso Plattner story (44:56), only on San Jose Hockey Now, we talk about the latest San Jose Sharks news!

Keegan and Sheng chatted about the Sharks’ week, including a feel-good victory over the Anaheim Ducks (2:10). Keegan is predicting no more double-digit losing streaks (12:55) for the rest of the season.

Sheng talks about Logan Couture coming back, and how close he was to breaking the news of...

Chris Peters, NHL Draft and Prospects analyst and Senior Content Creator, @FloHockey, joins the San Jose Hockey Now podcast to recap the World Junior Championship and the play of the six Sharks prospects at the tournament. (1:14:31)

But before that, after a 12 game losing streak, we finally have a Sharks win to talk about! (01:32)

Throughout the win  against Montreal and a following three assist night against Ottawa, Ferraro has emerged as a leader, something Sheng has been saying for a few months now. (06:45)

Sheng and Keegan dive into the Chmelevski trade rumors that w...

Welcome to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast Mid-season Award Show! We hand out all sorts of awards, as well as predict a breakout candidate and predict some trades for the back-half of the season. 

But first, there's more! 

Sharks are...bad. (02:30). Sheng and Keegan briefly recap this week's losses and how they keep finding new ways to lose (03:15). We talk about the status of the Tankathon for this season, and a little about Macklin Celebrini and the upcoming 2024 draft (10:30). 

We discuss the ending of the WJC and the play/grades of Will Smi...

2024 World Juniors round-robin play is over! How are the San Jose Sharks prospects at the WJCs doing?

Also, the Sharks have six prospects at World Juniors, third in the NHL. Is that the most in franchise history?

But before we get to that, Sheng talks about his (unimpressed) impressions of Sharks games this week (2:40). Is 10 Goals Against Watch back (7:00)?

What's the next major coaching challenge for David Quinn this season? And how is that related to San Jose Sharks forwards who are offense-first (9:30), that they want to play defense-first?

Logan Couture...

Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis joins us to discuss the six San Jose Sharks prospects at the World Junior Championships and why he’s so high on Will Smith.

But first, Keegan and Sheng talk about some of the San Jose Sharks that had a good week, like Filip Zadina (2:40).

What’s going on with Logan Couture and Nico Sturm’s injuries (15:40)? 

We discuss what Sharks director of amateur scouting Chris Morehouse said about the prospects at the WJCs and more, along with Keegan’s impressio...

Should the San Jose Sharks trade Mario Ferraro? And if they do, what’s a reasonable return?

That’s what we’re discussing in this episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast.

But before we get to that, Keegan and Sheng talk about this week in San Jose Sharks hockey and strong performers like William Eklund, Tomas Hertl, and Mikael Granlund. (2:08)

Then we talk about Logan Couture’s honesty about his dark mental state while dealing with his injury, and the work that Sheng is...

Welcome to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

We have a special guest, Luke Kunin who joins to talk the Sharks locker room and his foundation for Type 1 Diabetes (1:17:00).

But first, an introduction of the topics for the day (1:30), including Sharks are...good? (2:10)

We run through a few of the players who have stepped their game up the past few weeks, including Hertl (7:35), Granlund (16:45), Zetterlund (27:00) and William Eklund (29:45).

What if the Sharks don't finish as the worst team in the league? What's the benefit of playing this well for a rebuilding...

Should the San Jose Sharks trade or keep Mackenzie Blackwood? 

Keegan and Sheng debate.

Sheng thanks everybody for all their well wishes on the passing of his father-in-law. (2:00)

Keegan and Sheng then chat about what’s up with the San Jose Sharks.

The Sharks are playing better! Is this the team that Mike Grier envisioned? (4:30)

They waived Nikolai Knyzhov. Why? (14:35)

Logan Couture is still hurt. Sheng misses watching Couture play. (26:08)

Now, Blackwood trade speculation!

Why should the San Jose Sharks keep Blackwood? (29:45)

I...

The theme of this week’s episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is not writing off players too quickly.

First, a brief apology for Keegan's bad audio this week. He's dumb, but at least he apologizes. (0:13)

But before we get to that, Keegan and Sheng get to some of the big news surrounding the San Jose Sharks. (3:35)

We send our best wishes to Nico Sturm, who is taking a leave of absence because of a family matter. (4:30) 

We give Ryan Carpenter tons of credit for stabilizing San Jose up the...

Craig Morgan from PHNX Sports joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast (39:10)! He joins us to take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the 2017-2018 and the 2021-2022 Arizona Coyotes, who both started 0-10-1, just like the Sharks. The echoes between these teams and the current Sharks makes for a great conversation about the parallels between bad teams. 

But before we get to Craig, Sheng and Keegan discuss the news of a fairly good week for the Sharks. 

Why is Keegan happy and wearing a Sharks jersey this week? (1:28)

Sheng and Ke...

“Job security” is the buzz phrase in this subscriber’s mailbag edition of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast.

From Sheng Peng to John McCarthy to David Quinn to Mike Grier to Jonathan Becher to Hasso Plattner to the literal concept of the Sharks in San Jose, everybody’s job security is questioned.

Alaskan_ice started us off nice though, wondering if Sheng or Keegan have ever "geeked out" during an interview? (6:20)

Gary To asked if Tomas Hertl is slowing down. (13:00)

Embrace_the_rebuild aske...

Keegan and Sheng look for the bright spots on the 0-8-1 San Jose Sharks.

But before that, they talk about Joe Thornton officially retiring from the NHL (1:52). Sheng takes a guess when the San Jose Sharks will retire Jumbo’s jersey. David Quinn also said something interesting in regards to Thornton joining the Sharks front office (4:15).

Next, we talk about everything wrong with the 0-8-1 Sharks (6:55).

Sheng talks about why it’s the right call for the San Jose Sharks to send Thomas Bordeleau (8:55) down to the...

Scott Hannan joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast – and it’s a family reunion!

Really!

But before we find out, between Keegan and Sheng, who’s related to Hannan (1:17:24), let’s talk about some of the big San Jose Sharks news.

What’s going on with Kevin Labanc (1:25)? What was up with the Frank Seravalli report that he was going to be waived?

Radim Simek was actually waived (20:25).

Mikael Granlund and Logan Couture are still on the mend (25:35).

An...

On the eve of the San Jose Sharks’ season opener, Keegan and Sheng drop 5 bold predictions (each) for the 2023-24 season.

But before we get to the fun, we touch on the big news as Sharks training camp comes to a close.

We discuss the opening night lines (2:00), Kaapo Kahkonen earning the nod as opening night starter (7:48), Logan Couture’s setback (10:07), and the NHL’s ban of Pride tape (17:11).

Sheng distinguishes the difference between the specialty warm-up jersey and Pride tape bans. 

And now, five, some bold, San Jose Sharks predictions! Keep in...

Ryan Miller, the winningest American goaltender ever and the newest addition to the San Jose Sharks goaltending staff, joins the podcast this week!

But before we get to Miller (39:57), Sheng and Keegan discuss all the recent moves and cuts from the Sharks roster, as well as the players who have surprised during training camp.

Oskar Lindblom, Jacob Peterson, and Ryan Carpenter were put on waivers, and we discuss how this sets the table for the opening night lineup (1:20).

We discuss how this means that Thomas Bordeleau (seemingly) is making the team with Couture...