San Jose Hockey Now Podcast

Jason Demers and Eric Pohlkamp join the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

Top San Jose Sharks prospect Eric Pohlkamp gives a hilarious and unfiltered interview!

How does the Sharks' defensive scheme actually work?

Demers breaks down the San Jose Sharks' defensive zone struggles after a tough Boston Bruins loss: Net front coverage, switching responsibilities, goalie-defensemen communication, and the learning curve of a new system?

Also, JD gives us the inside scoop about what's going on with him and the "Sharks Pregame Live" show.

We also talk about our Halloween costumes -- JD's wife Jillian is doing a Halloween costume a day on her Instagram!

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Finally, why will Igor Chernyshov and Alex Wennberg's injuries hurt the Sharks? We debate the riskiness of a key Michael Misa pass. What do we think of Ivar Stenberg on the top line? And should San Jose have ponied up for Connor Hellebuyck?

Hosted by Zubair Jeewanjee, Sheng Peng, Keegan McNally, and Dan Boyle — the most trusted voice in San Jose Sharks hockey.

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:00) Eric Pohlkamp Interview
(00:49:13) Welcome, Jason Demers!
(00:50:42) When's Demers Joining "Sharks Pregame Live"?
(00:55:16) What's Going On With Sharks' Defensive Scheme?
(01:12:39) What Are We Wearing for Halloween?

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How are the San Jose Sharks looking, 10 games into the season?

How are Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson, and Luca Cagnoni looking?

Do we have confidence that the San Jose Sharks will make the playoffs?

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:52) Macklin Celebrini Over Montreal

(00:09:09) Michael Misa’s Ice-time, Collin Graf at Center

(00:21:50) Sam Dickinson’s Emergence

(00:27:30) Tyler Toffoli’s Comeback

(00:32:52) San Jose Sharks’ PP1 Quarterback?

(00:41:00) Yaroslav Askarov vs. Alex Nedeljkovic

(00:50:00) Why Do Sharks Keep Blowing Leads?

(00:58:50) San Jose Sharks’ Playoff Chances?

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The San Jose Sharks are off to an up-and-down start.

But the good news? Macklin Celebrini, who was out with an injury for two games, is back.

Also, popular YouTuber and die-hard San Jose Sharks fan Summoning Salt joins us!

Should the San Jose Sharks send Sam Dickinson down to the AHL? Where can Ivar Stenberg improve? What would you trade for Simon Edvinsson?

We also talk about how young players like Will Smith, Michael Misa, and Igor Chernyshov can be very inconsistent.

We discuss all that and more!

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:05) Welcome, Summoning Salt!

(00:06:30) Mack Is Back

Smith at Center

(00:14:52) Highs & Lows of Stenberg

(00:24:06) Buy or Sell: Luca Cagnoni as NHL’er?

(00:31:50) Buy or Sell: Dickinson’s Development Path?

(00:45:25) Buy or Sell: Ryan Warsofsky’s Lines?

Young Players Will Be Inconsistent: Smith, Chernyshov Talk

(01:12:00) Buy or Sell: Alex Wennberg As 2C?

Misa Debate

(01:28:30) Buy or Sell: Michael Kesselring’s Contract?

(01:36:54) What Would You Trade for Edvinsson?

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It’s a 2-for-1 San Jose Sharks special!

We do a season preview from Dan Boyle’s palatial estate!

Then, after the San Jose Sharks pulled out a 4-3 OT win over the Florida Panthers, we went live from SAP Center!

(00:00:00) Live Stream Introduction
(00:07:21) Sam Dickinson Discussion
(00:13:59) Is Hockey Dumber?
(00:20:47) Smartest San Jose Sharks Player?
(00:23:06) More Dickinson Talk
(00:30:31) Biggest Concerns With Sharks
(00:36:24) Mack-nomics
(00:41:49) Thoughts on San Jose Sharks’ Goaltending
(00:43:04) What We’re Most Excited About With Sharks?
(00:55:03) Dan Boyle Fight Story
(01:02:44) Ivar Stenberg-Michael Misa Hype
(01:10:12) Tyler Toffoli Thoughts
(01:21:21) Luca Cagnoni Predictions
(01:22:26) Bold San Jose Sharks Predictions
(01:32:21) Sharks Win! Postgame Reaction From SAP Center

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Jason Demers and Natalie Noury, the new “Sharks Pregame” and “Postgame Live” duo, join the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

NattyDaddy give us the inside scoop on Sharks Media Day! They share interesting things that they learned about Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson, Will Smith, and Kiefer Sherwood, among others.

Demers also shares his thoughts about the San Jose Sharks’ training camp lines.

Also, what do we think of the Sharks’ pre-season games so far?

And who are our top-10 San Jose Sharks prospects?

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:10) Jason Demers & Natalie Noury Join!
(00:09:42) “NattyDaddy” Talk Sharks Media Day
(00:10:54) What’s Going On in Dickinson-Misa House?
(00:13:29) Smith Proud of His Baking
(00:16:06) Misa Talks in His Sleep?
(00:21:35) What’s Key to San Jose Sharks Making Playoffs?
(00:28:29) Bold Sharks Predictions!
(00:31:10) JD’s Thoughts on Camp Lines
(00:37:05) Preseason Reaction: How’s Ivar Stenberg Looking?
(01:00:25) More on Sharks’ Lines
(01:16:18) Mike Grier’s Comments on Smith Extension
(01:23:40) Our Top-10 San Jose Sharks Prospects

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Natalie Noury, new “Sharks Pregame” and “Postgame Live” host, joins the podcast!

Noury talks about sitting with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith at a recent San Francisco Giants game. She also shares some of her favorite hobbies and music.

Also, what are the most intriguing San Jose Sharks’ training camp battles? What’s taking so long for a Smith extension? And what were our thoughts about how the top San Jose Sharks prospects performed at Rookie Faceoff?

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:03:14) Welcome, Natalie Noury!
(00:03:46) Natalie Sits With WillMack at Giants Game
(00:09:08) Natalie’s Hobbies
(00:14:48) Natalie’s Favorite Music
(00:22:50) Best Stoner Movies?
(00:26:17) Intriguing San Jose Sharks’ Training Camp Battles?
(00:36:45) Will Smith’s Next Contract?
(00:50:20) Rookie Faceoff Reaction

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Ryan Lin and Kurtis Gabriel, San Jose Sharks’ future and past, join the podcast!

Should the Sharks pursue Connor Hellebuyck? What would we trade for Hellebuyck?

Also, how can Macklin Celebrini be better this year?

Hosted by Zubair Jeewanjee, Sheng Peng, Keegan McNally, and Dan Boyle — the most trusted voice in San Jose Sharks hockey. Subscribe for new episodes every week.

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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:51) Welcome, Ryan Lin!
(00:08:11) Who Does Lin Model His Game After?
(00:11:04) Lin’s Development Camp Experience
(00:21:13) Lin Trained With Celebrini & Luca Cagnoni
(00:24:32) Lin “Sewers” Keaton Verhoeff
(00:28:50) Should San Jose Sharks Pursue Connor Hellebuyck?
(00:30:00) What Should Sharks Trade for Hellebuyck?
(00:37:14) Realistic Sharks’ Offer for Hellebuyck?
(00:40:31) What Would Sheng Trade for Hellebuyck?
(00:44:59) Celebrini Talks Extension
(00:53:43) How Can Celebrini Get Better?
(00:59:48) Will San Jose Sharks Make Playoffs?
(01:04:06) Most Sharks’ Preseason Hype Ever?
(01:12:28) Thoughts on Shakir Mukhamadullin’s Comments
(01:15:22) Dan Boyle’s Thoughts on Mukhamadullin Situation
(01:36:25) Natalie Noury Is New “Sharks Pregame Live” Host
(01:38:49) Talking Corey Pronman’s Recent U23 Rankings
(02:35:55) Welcome, Kurtis Gabriel!
(02:39:33) Gabriel on Fighting Ryan Reaves
(02:44:53) Why Gabriel Used Pride Tape in Game
(02:52:16) Too “Quiet” Minnesota Wild Leadership Back in Day
(02:57:19) Evander Kane Stories
(03:00:06) Gabriel Talks Mental Health

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Collin Graf joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!

The newly re-signed San Jose Sharks winger sheds light on his sibling rivalry with younger brother Justin, who was just drafted by the Nashville Predators.

He also talks about the popular “Look At This Collin Graf” meme, practicing with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith recently, and a key to the Sharks’ upcoming season.

Dan Boyle jumps on, and we discuss why the San Jose Sharks might regret the shortness of Graf’s new deal. We also share our ideal Sharks’ power play units and favorite storylines heading into next year.

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:09) Love for Collin Graf
(00:06:37) Graf on “Look At This” Meme
(00:14:54) Collin Graf’s Sibling Rivalry With Justin Graf
(00:23:31) Graf’s Parents’ Engineering Background
(00:25:42) Practicing With Celebrini & Smith This Summer
(00:26:44) Graf’s Key to San Jose Sharks’ Season
(00:35:44) Why Might Sharks Regret Graf Contract?
(00:44:36) Ideal Top Sharks’ Power Play Unit?
(01:15:32) Who’s Going To Be on PP2?
(01:39:57) Most Exciting Sharks’ Storylines Going Into Next Year

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Macklin Celebrini has signed! We react to the San Jose Sharks superstar’s extension.

Peter DeBoer also joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: The ex-Sharks head coach shares great Celebrini, Joe Thornton, and Joe Pavelski stories. DeBoer reveals when Canada knew that they were taking Celebrini to the Olympics and when Pavelski told him that he was retiring.

Dan Boyle is back too! Dan shares which San Jose Sharks prospect defenseman, Nolan Allan, Luca Cagnoni, or Eric Pohlkamp, breaks camp with the big club.

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:02:11) Peter DeBoer on Coaching Joe Thornton

(00:16:57) Canada's Process for Selecting Celebrini to Olympics

(00:18:00) Thornton to DeBoer on Celebrini's Olympic Worthiness

(00:23:18) When Pavelski Told DeBoer He Was Retiring

(00:31:23) How DeBoer Approaches Coaching Each Team

(00:38:25) DeBoer on Celebrini & Schaefer, Future of Canadian Hockey

(00:43:17) Dream Defensive Shutdown Line?

(00:53:12) DeBoer’s Muhammad Ali Story

(00:59:00) Celebrini Extension Reaction

(01:17:20) Smith, Graf Contract Talk

(01:34:30) Toews vs. Kopitar: Who Was More Dangerous in Their Prime?

(01:50:30) Cagnoni vs. Allan vs. Pohlkamp: Who Will Make Sharks?

(02:14:00) San Jose Sharks’ Too-Early Lines Projections

(02:56:20) World Junior Summer Showcase Thoughts

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What will Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Collin Graf’s next contracts look like?

Hart Levine, founder of Puckpedia, shares his thoughts.

Levine also spoke on how the Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba additions could affect the San Jose Sharks’ cap situation in the future, what’s taking so long for the Graf deal to get completed, and how the Leo Carlsson offer sheet “changes the landscape” for RFAs around the NHL.

(00:02:27) Hart Levine on How Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet Changes Things
(00:17:09) Expectations for Macklin Celebrini Contract?
(00:25:20) Sensible Will Smith Contract?
(00:33:03) What’s Taking So Long With Collin Graf Contract?
(00:43:16) How Will Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba Affect Sharks’ Future Cap?
(00:49:25) How Else Could San Jose Sharks Have Improved Defense?
(00:55:56) Thoughts on New AGM Jeff Kealty
(01:05:38) On Celebrini NHL 27 Cover
(01:10:24) San Jose Sharks’ 2026-27 Schedule Reaction
(01:20:07) Sharks’ Path to Playoffs?

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Alex Wennberg joins the podcast!

Wennberg talks about the William Eklund trade, possibly having Ivar Stenberg live with him, and new San Jose Sharks additions Jacob Trouba, Darnell Nurse, Michael Kesselring, and Mason Marchment.

Wennberg also discusses athletic recovery and longevity, and how Swedish sports nutrition drink Nomio has helped him in both.

Eliza Morgan and Justine Kang of Elite Prospects jump on to deep dive San Jose Sharks’ development camp:

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What makes Stenberg look so NHL-ready? How much progress has Haoxi (Simon) Wang actually made? Who has faith in Alexander Karmanov?

Also, we discuss which San Jose Barracuda prospects are most likely to make an NHL impact this year? And will the San Jose Sharks make playoffs?

(00:01:20) Alex Wennberg Jumps On!

(00:02:35) Wennberg on William Eklund Trade

(00:05:03) Wennberg on Ivar Stenberg

(00:06:00) Could Stenberg Move In With Wennbergs?

(00:07:16) Better Babysitter: Macklin Celebrini or Will Smith?

(00:08:16) Wennberg on Trouba, Nurse, Kesselring & Marchment

(00:10:30) Wennberg Shares Origin of Social Activism

(00:13:17) Wennberg Talks Recovery & Longevity

(00:19:32) Wennberg on Benefits and Science Behind Nomio

(00:27:03) Wennberg Rates Importance of Popular Performance Boosts

(00:34:36) Eliza Morgan & Justine Kang Jump On!

(00:36:14) Development Camp Discussion: Ryan Lin

(00:48:03) Max Heise

(00:54:30) Keaton Verhoeff

(01:04:00) Ivar Stenberg

(01:08:32) Haoxi (Simon) Wang

(01:31:28) Jake Gustafson

(01:34:48) Yegor Rimashevsky

(01:35:41) Alexander Karmanov

(01:42:42) Nate Misskey

(01:44:58) Teddy Mutryn

(01:48:57) San Jose Barracuda prospects most likely to make NHL impact this year?

(02:08:46) Will San Jose Sharks make playoffs?

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The San Jose Sharks' rebuild is over!

Hate it or love it, this is GM Mike Grier's vision for a winning Sharks team: He signed Jacob Trouba and Mason Marchment to big deals, and traded for Darnell Nurse.

NHL Network's Jason Demers shares his thoughts -- also, read and watch more of Demers's thoughts on the San Jose Sharks at The Bite:

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https://www.youtube.com/@jasondemers55

Demers and the San Jose Hockey Now team like what Grier is doing, though we all recognize the risks.

We also say good-bye to Mario Ferraro and discuss Ivar Stenberg's impressive showing so far at development camp.

(00:00:00) Introduction: The Rebuild Is Over
(00:01:58) Jason Demers's Nurse & Trouba Thoughts
(00:05:04) What Should San Jose Sharks' D-Pairings Be?
(00:08:33) Why Darnell Nurse & Jacob Trouba Contract Lengths Make Sense
(00:11:56) Zubair & Demers Are Thinking Playoffs!
(00:13:39) Sharks on Two Timelines
(00:19:56) Mike Grier Taking Calculated Risks
(00:23:08) What Do Scouts Think of Nurse & Trouba?
(00:27:42) Nurse & Trouba Aren't Perfect But They're Upgrades
(00:29:59) Get Excited, Sharks Fans!
(00:32:37) Judge Grier in a Year
(00:39:02) Thoughts on Mason Marchment
(00:40:35) Next Areas of Focus for Sharks?
(00:45:08) Goodbye Mario Ferraro
(00:50:16) Could Nurse Bounce Back?
(00:54:11) Why Sign Eric Comrie?
(00:56:50) Risks Getting Lower Each Off-Season
(00:57:41) Excitement Watching Ivar Stenberg

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Should the San Jose Sharks trade for Zach Werenski?

Jason Demers shares his thoughts on what the cost might be.

Demers also talks about potential trade or free agent targets to improve the San Jose Sharks’ defense.

What will unlock Michael Kesselring’s potential? Should the Sharks hand Eric Pohlkamp a spot?

Demers also shares his thoughts about free agents Rasmus Andersson, Mason Marchment, Jamie Oleksiak, and Ryan Shea? How about trading for Morgan Rielly or Mason Lohrei?

Who are the San Jose Sharks’ top-five untouchables in a potential Werenski deal?

Dan Boyle and Demers also commented on Keaton Verhoeff and Ryan Lin’s tape. Demers is also full of praise for Ivar Stenberg.

(00:00:00) Intro / We’ve Made a Huge Mistake
(00:03:12) Jason Demers Talks Up Michael Kesselring
(00:13:44) Why Trade William Eklund?
(00:17:33) How Should Sharks Add to Defense?
(00:20:52) Rasmus Andersson Concerns
(00:29:08) What About Morgan Rielly?
(00:33:20) Sharks Are on Two Timelines
(00:35:53) Should Sharks Chase Zach Werenski? Top-5 Untouchables in Trade?
(00:43:49) Demers’s Free Agency Targets
(00:44:52) Should Sharks Sign Mason Marchment?
(00:48:21) Dan Boyle on Keaton Verhoeff & Ryan Lin
(00:57:10) Demers Teases Doing More Sharks Coverage
(01:04:31) What Would Mason Lohrei Cost?
(01:05:18) How Does Eric Pohlkamp Fit Into Sharks’ Plans Next Year?
(01:14:47) Would You Make Quinn Hughes-Like Trade for Werenski?
(01:19:42) Demers Bullish on Ivar Stenberg
(01:35:38) Zubair Loves Lin
(01:44:20) Keegan on Brady Knowling, Jake Gustafson, Alexander Karmanov

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The San Jose Sharks just blew up draft week!

Mid-recording — right as we were rolling on our pre-draft special — Elliotte Friedman dropped the bomb: Sharks GM Mike Grier had traded William Eklund to the Ottawa Senators. So you get our genuine, unscripted, live on-air NHL reaction to the chaos as it broke!

The full return: The San Jose Sharks sent Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and the rights to Brandon Svoboda to Ottawa for the ninth-overall pick in the 2026 Draft — a pick the Sens had just landed from Florida in the Brady Tkachuk deal. That leaves the Sharks holding the No. 2, 9, and 27 picks heading into Friday's draft

But before all that craziness, an exclusive: Our sit-down with Laila Edwards, the first draft pick in PWHL San Jose history, taken fourth-overall out of Wisconsin. A 2026 Olympic gold medalist and the highest-drafted black woman in PWHL Draft history — she gets into being a role model, her mom's "fire" fashion sense, her planned move to the Bay, some of her biggest personal influences, and what she brings to an expansion roster. She also jokes about moving into Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith's mansion.

Then co-host Dan Boyle re-joins us from vacation with his insights on Chase Reid, Carson Carels, and the big decision for the Sharks at No. 2 — and the domino it sets off right behind them.

To close — lost in the chaos but recorded the day before the Eklund trade — Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects joins us for the definitive prediction on the San Jose Sharks' pick at No. 2...Ivar Stenberg, the Frölunda winger projected as a future 80-90 point NHL forward.

00:00:00 Intro / Cold Open
00:02:59 Laila Edwards Interview: PWHL San Jose's First-Ever Draft Pick
00:23:45 Dan Boyle Returns: Sharks at No. 2 & the Canucks Domino (Reid, Carels)
01:02:00 Friedman Drops the Bomb: Sharks Trade Eklund to the Senators
01:17:27 The Full Trade Return — Live Reaction to the Chaos
02:21:41 Cam Robinson (Elite Prospects) on the Sharks' No. 2 Pick

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Post-Combine, Scott Wheeler jumps on to talk about the 2026 Draft!

Joshua Ravensbergen also comes on to talk about Prince George Cougars teammate and potential San Jose Sharks No. 2 pick Carson Carels!

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(00:04:12) Scott Wheeler shares why he has a “hunch” that the Sharks will pick Ivar Stenberg at No. 2.

(00:10:39) How does Wheeler look back at Michael Misa vs. Anton Frondell last year?

If the Sharks select the Swedish winger, Wheeler explains why he wouldn’t be so quick to trade from the Sharks’ excess of forwards for defensive help.

(00:19:13) If the Sharks pick a defenseman, have Chase Reid and Carels set themselves apart from the rest of the field?

Wheeler has been arguing with fellow Athletic draft guru Corey Pronman on their podcast about the potential value of Reid versus Stenberg. How does Reid rank amongst recent top blueline picks like Artyom Levshunov, David Jiricek, Simon Nemec, Zayne Parekh, Zeev Buium, and Sam Dickinson?

(00:26:44) What are strong San Jose Sharks’ options at No. 20? Wheeler selected defenseman Tommy Bleyl to San Jose in his most recent mock.

What are Sharks’ draft trends under GM Mike Grier? Which Sharks prospects are most likely to help the big club next year?

(00:44:13) Why do Keegan, Sheng, and Zubair still think that the San Jose Sharks will pick a defenseman at No. 2?

What about Joe Pavelski interviewing for the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach job?

Sheng talks more about his brutal AirBNB story.

(01:30:11) Who was the best prospect to chat with at the Combine?

(01:34:50) What can the San Jose Sharks learn from Stanley Cup finalists Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes?

Some free agents Mario Ferraro, Vincent Desharnais, Ryan Reaves, and Philipp Kurashev talk.

Should the Sharks trade for Darnell Nurse, Morgan Rielly, Marcus Pettersson, or Filip Hronek?

(02:17:30) Would you do this Hronek trade?

PWHL San Jose has signed its first players.

(02:31:45) Finally, top San Jose Sharks prospect and 2025-26 WHL Goaltender of the Year, Joshua Ravensbergen!

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(00:01:39) Director of development Todd Marchant talks about Eric Pohlkamp, Joshua Ravensbergen, Leo Sahlin Wallenius, Haoxi (Simon) Wang, Carson Wetsch
(00:09:53) Marchant on San Jose Sharks' NCAA prospects like Cole McKinney, Joey Muldowney, Brandon Svoboda & more
(00:18:01) Where will Max Heise play next year? Marchant talks Sharks' CHL prospects like Christian Kirsch and Teddy Mutryn
(00:20:28) What about San Jose Sharks prospects abroad like Axel Landen and Yaroslav Korostelyov?
(00:23:46) Marchant talks a couple San Jose Barracuda prospects like Quentin Musty and Kasper Halttunen
(00:29:15) Keegan's got a crazy story!
(00:34:55) What do we think of Ivar Stenberg and Alberts Smits at World Championships?
(00:47:57) Macklin Celebrini is Canada captain: What does that mean for San Jose Sharks' captaincy?
(00:55:02) What are sensible No. 2 trade backs for Sharks?
(01:08:09) Breaking down Kevin Costner's "Draft Day" trades in 2026 Draft terms
(01:20:02) Dan Boyle shares why Bill Davidge was essential to his career
(01:38:12) Sheng on the flak that he got for not voting Celebrini No. 1 in Hart Trophy voting
(01:47:16) PWHL is headed to San Jose

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Who does Craig Button think that the San Jose Sharks should pick at No. 2?

(00:04:32) Button is on the hot seat from the first question!

If the Toronto Maple Leafs pass on Gavin McKenna, would Button take Chase Reid over McKenna?

Is Reid his clear-cut top defenseman of the 2026 Draft over Keaton Verhoeff, Carson Carels, Alberts Smits, and Daxon Rudolph?

Is Ivar Stenberg vs. Caleb Malhotra a discussion? Could Malhotra make sense for the Sharks?

(00:27:44) Why is Reid so exciting to Button?

Would Button trade the No. 2 pick for a star NHL defenseman?

Button shares a possible target for the San Jose Sharks’ No. 19 or 20 pick.

What did Button think of Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson’s rookie seasons? Why is he high on Leo Sahlin Wallenius and Eric Pohlkamp?

(00:46:09) Dan Boyle and Zubair Jeewanjee jump on to talk about the playoffs! Why has Boyle been so impressed by Quinn Hughes?

What did he think about the Norris Trophy voting? Boyle has no issue with Evan Bouchard getting passed up. He also shares his thoughts about potential UFA target Darren Raddysh.

(01:11:27) Would we trade the No. 2 pick for Werenski?

(01:32:22) We chat about the Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews to the San Jose Sharks speculation.

(01:38:35) Our thoughts on how Toronto Sun reporter Steve Simmons approached the John Chayka press conference. Sheng Peng also recalls making Macklin Celebrini walk off in a post-game press conference this season and asking David Quinn about his job status three years ago.

Who are realistic free agency or trade targets on defense for the San Jose Sharks this off-season? Keegan McNally wrote a great article about it recently!

(02:27:04) Peng gives a more concise explanation for why he didn’t vote Celebrini No. 1 for the Hart Trophy.

(02:39:01) Finally, who do we think the Sharks should pick at No. 2?

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We say goodbye to a special San Jose Sharks season!

But before that, Sharks legend Dan Boyle remembers the time that he walked Brent Burns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV3AWKsTK7U

Also, Zubair shares a great “hockey” movie that he watched recently.

So where did Sheng vote Macklin Celebrini for the Hart Trophy? GM Mike Grier, in his exit interview, gave a spirited case.

Will Celebrini be the next captain of the San Jose Sharks?

Recent history gives a good idea of what Celebrini’s extension should look like.

What did Dan think of Luca Cagnoni’s recent NHL call-up?

Would you trade Michael Misa for Zach Werenski? Dan and Keegan have a perhaps surprising answer.

We discuss what the San Jose Sharks blueline might look like next year.

What about head coach Ryan Warsofsky? What did we think about his performance this season?

What does Dan think of Eric Pohlkamp?

We get into a thoughtful conversation about Shakir Mukhamadullin: What will it take to get him to the next level?

Finally, we each give thanks for all your support this season!

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(00:03:30) – Dan Boyle’s Best Goal Ever Explained
(00:12:00) – Best Hockey Movies Ranked
(00:15:30) – Locker Room Culture & “Bird Watching” Stories
(00:17:10) – Celebrini Breaks Thornton’s Record
(00:18:15) – Where Did Sheng Vote Celebrini for MVP?
(00:29:00) – Should Celebrini Be Captain Next Season?
(00:33:15) – Celebrini Contract Projection Begins
(00:43:00) – Werenski Trade Debate, Would You Trade Misa?
(00:55:00) – Evaluating Luca Cagnoni’s NHL Stint
(01:20:50) – Zubair & Martin St. Louis
(01:23:20) – Evaluating Ryan Warsofsky’s Performance
(01:24:20) – Assistant Coach’s Importance for Mukhamadullin & Company
(01:27:00) – Dan’s Thoughts on Eric Pohlkamp
(01:43:45) – Continuing Warsofsky Discussion & More Mukhamadullin Talk
(02:20:00) – Bring Back Reaves? Why Re-Sign Dellandrea?
(02:30:00) – Thanks to the Fans

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The San Jose Sharks’ playoff hopes are on life support!

So it’s time for an emergency subscriber mailbag!

Let’s get to it!

Knewbs3: Why trade William Eklund instead of prospects like Quentin Musty and Filip Bystedt?

Flying Frenchman: Is management happy with Ryan Warsofsky’s performance?

Ohheytravis: Is Warsofsky on the hot seat?

Tim Graveline: If the San Jose Sharks win the Draft lottery, should they take a BPA forward like Gavin McKenna or trade back for a defenseman prospect?

For Zubair, what’s a song or maybe an album that best represents this sharks season? What song/album would you hope would represent the sharks next season?

Zeke: Which San Jose Barracuda forwards have a legit shot at a playing role in the NHL?

Rphillips: Is our organization’s ability to develop defensemen a concern?

(22:39) Bob Horenstein: What does the defense look like next year? Which UFA’s do the Sharks bring back?

Dave: Following how patient the Colorado Avalanche were in building a Stanley Cup winner, shouldn’t we allow GM Mike Grier that kind of rope?

Dylan Smallwood: Does Alex Tuch fit the San Jose Sharks? Would you give him a maximum contract?

What player type do the Sharks need next year?

Do you see Michael Misa or Sam Dickinson starting next season in the AHL?

(40:23) Stephanie K: How much did Doug Wilson Jr.’s drafting hurt the San Jose Sharks’ current team?

Downriver: What skills do Shakir Mukhamadullin, Dickinson, and Luca Cagnoni need to develop if they’re going to be regulars at the NHL level? Do you see Pohlkamp as NHL-ready for a contending team?

Finny Damphousse: What are you all sipping on? Alcohol or non-alcoholic.

Giant Shark Tooth Necklace: Is there a specific player you would have liked to have seen the Sharks trade for at the Deadline to help with the playoff push? If so, what would your “take or leave it” trade offer have been for that player, if there was a bidding war? Or do you think Grier made the right call to wait until the off-season to make any major moves?

James R: For Keegan, realizing there is no Matthew Schaefer in this Draft, are there a defenseman in this year’s class that could reasonably step into an NHL lineup next season and be a legit everyday player?

(56:33) How comfortable do you feel running back the same goaltending tandem next season?

Yetis: The organization has a glut of forwards both on the NHL roster and in the AHL in Musty, Bystedt, and Kasper Halttunen. Who is most likely to go?

Rob S: Does Mukhamadullin want to return to the Sharks?

Can Mario Ferraro develop his puck-moving beyond what it is now?

Sven_: Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized Dan Boyles or 1 Dan Boyle-sized duck?

James Murphy: Shouldn’t the Sharks have called up Luca Cagnoni earlier to run the power play?

Spon: Are the Sharks pushing Dickinson (and possibly Pohlkamp when he arrives) too hard and too soon?

Megabite: Any chance Nedeljkovic is not going to return?

BiscuitBoy: Is Yaroslav Askarov’s glove hand fixable? Will Will Smith learn to be stronger with the puck?

Stefan Schwartz: What do you think about the D by committee route for the Sharks, since true No. 1 D are hard to come by? Which middle-pairing defensemen would fit the Sharks?

FaultySynapse: What will the San Jose Sharks’ depth chart look like if they pull the trigger on a No. 1 defenseman in a trade?

(1:14:25) Just Steve: How do you think the Sharks have handled Mukhamadullin and other prospects?

Michael K.: What are the Sharks’ options on defense next year if Pohlkamp or Cagnoni aren’t ready? And they strike out on defense?

Cole Seavey: Should the Sharks be in the chase for Auston Matthews?

Jigglz: Do you ever see yourselves doing a live, in-person recording of the Pod with an audience?

(1:27:36) Sarge: The Sharks have the No. 9 pick of the 2026 Draft. The top-4 defensemen are gone, leaving Daxon Rudolph on the board. Should San Jose take Rudolph or a forward like Oscar Hemming? How angry will Sharks fans be if they pick the non-defenseman?

NotAlexKorolyuk: Which stars would you like to see on the Sharks over the next three years, be the most fun?

Ken Meehan: What three moves should the Sharks make this summer to “guarantee” a playoff spot next year?

Bellizar: If the Sharks pick Albert Smits, is he NHL-ready, and what does a Smits and Dickinson-led defense need around them?

Kyle Johnson: As a non-season ticket holder, how do you go about getting prospects scrimmage tickets? I want to get them before they sell out.

Chris Geer: If the Sharks don’t win the Lottery, should they package a good prospect like a Bystedt etc. with their pick to go up higher in the Draft?

Radioheadliner (the other James R.): What would Kevin Woodley or Thomas Speer say about Askarov’s ability to stop shots up high or track the puck through screens? Keegan, didn’t you tweet way back when that you were worried about his hands?

Fin Coe: If Warsofsky keeps his job, are there any Assistant Coaches that could be in the hot seat?

Keegan, will you be repping your Sharks fandom at your wedding?

Sheng, are there any colleagues of yours whose work you think we should follow?

Zubair, what sticks do you rock?

Joe E: What’s going on with the San Jose Barracuda? They’re on a nine-game losing streak. Also, do we trust them to get the most out of Pohlkamp or Leo Sahlin Wallenius?

Ricky LaFleur: In Mike Grier’s opening presser, his mission statement was that we were going to be hard, heavy, and difficult to play against—basically the complete antithesis of what we are. Why do you think he’s deviated from his original blueprint?

Gary To: For top power play quarterback next year, would you prefer a youngster like Dickinson or Cagnoni to QB the PP or should they re-explore the five-forward PP? Or acquire a bridge PP1 QB?

Kevin: Do we see the Sharks emptying the war chest for one star difference-maker on defense or multiple solid d-men? What will a Michael Kesselring cost?

Jon Swenson: Could the San Jose Sharks ask Tyler Toffoli to waive his NTC this off-season?

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Peters starts the show! Should the Sharks have been another bad season to get another high draft pick? (02:57)

Is Macklin Celebrini the MVP even if the San Jose Sharks don’t make the playoffs?

Should the Sharks have been another bad season to get another high draft pick? Draft expert Peters discusses how Celebrini’s emergence has changed that question, along with Matthew Schaefer and Connor Bedard talk.

Can Pohlkamp help the Sharks this season? Why is Peters excited about his ceiling? (24:10)

Are there any impact NCAA free agents for the Sharks to sign?

Can the San Jose Sharks package their two first-round picks to get into the top-10 of the 2026 Draft? Who are Peters’s top-seven defensemen in the Draft? Who else does Peters like in the middle of the first round? (44:38)

The San Jose Sharks are in a playoff spot! Will they hold it? It’s Randy Hahn Rubicon time, once again. (59:05)

We discuss some of the stars of the Sharks’ winning streak, like Zack Ostapchuk, Barclay Goodrow, Adam Gaudette, Collin Graf, Alex Wennberg, and Nick Leddy.

Is Celebrini the MVP, even if the Sharks don’t make the playoffs? (1:38:47)

Can Igor Chernyshov-Celebrini-Will Smith be a Stanley Cup-winning first line?

Should the Sharks look into trading for Auston Matthews?

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