Podcast San Jose Sharks

After one week of training camp, who has seen their stock rise and fall over the last week? Start with the forward group and how Tomas Hertl has come into camp prepared for his role as the first-line center and how Thomas Bordeleau has yet to take advantage of Logan Couture's injury. Next, Henry Thrun and Shakir Mukhamadullin have been the most imp…

The San Jose Sharks lost to the Anaheim Ducks in the preseason 4-2 again. This time, they dominated most aspects of the game except the scoreboard. First, we have to start with the terrible hit by Alex Killorn on Filip Zadina and the events that led up to it. Next, despite the Barracuda-filled roster, the Sharks were the dominant team in this game,…

The San Jose Sharks lost to the Anaheim Ducks in the preseason 4-2, but William Eklund and Shakir Mukhamadullin both impressed for team teal. Examine why Eklund should be a lock to start the season in the NHL because of his work without the puck and when we could see Mukhamadullin make his NHL debut for the Sharks. Then, analyze the transition game…

Where are some of the San Jose Sharks prospects going to be playing this season? Examine all the prospects who will not be playing in San Jose this year and a big question for each one, including if Will Smith will be a one-and-done at Boston College and if Quentin Musty will be one of the best players in the OHL. Also, look at the rest of the Shar…

The San Jose Sharks started their preseason with a 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Examine if Henry Thrun will be on the NHL roster on opening night after his two goal performance. Then, discuss some of the other big takeaways from the Sharks win, including how the power play looked without Erik Karlsson on the point and if it can take the n…

Logan Couture is officially week to week with a lower body injury. Examine his timeline and why the San Jose Sharks must be patient and not rush him back before he is 100% healthy. Then, analyze the center battles and why Thomas Bordeleau or Mikael Granlund makes the most sense to replace Couture for a short period. Plus, the trickle-down effect fo…

The San Jose Sharks training camp roster is here. Start by examining the forwards and which players are locks to make the Sharks roster and which ones are fighting for an NHL job, including William Eklund and Thomas Bordeleau. Also, discuss which players are potential fits for the San Jose Barracuda and the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL. Then, look a…

With training camp set to start on Thursday, it's time to look at some dumb questions surrounding the 2023-24 San Jose Sharks. Start by asking if this "Is the worst team in the NHL?" Examine the odds of the Sharks ending with the worst record and their projected over/under of season points. Also, look at the start of their season and how a tough sc…

After covering the other teams in the Pacific Division, it's time to look at the State of the Franchise: San Jose Sharks. Start by examining how the Sharks have finally accepted their fate as a rebuilding team by trading away major pieces like Timo Meier, Brent Burns, and Erik Karlsson for future assets. Analyze the Karlsson trade, and the thought …

The San Jose Sharks rookies hit the ice this weekend, and there were plenty of takeaways from the Sharks' two wins. Start with the "veterans" and William Eklund's solid start on Friday afternoon, Thomas Bordeleau's awesome Saturday night, and Ozzy Wiesblatt's renewed confidence. Then, look at how some of the new players looked, including why Quenti…

The Rookie Faceoff kicks off on Friday, and the San Jose Sharks have an intriguing group headed to Las Vegas to compete. Examine who isn't going and why they are not available, and then dive into the forward group that is available. Get to know some of the tryout players and some familiar faces returning. Then look at the defensive players and goal…

The conclusion of the State of the Franchise series ends with the defending Stanley Cup champions, Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Gawlik from Locked on Golden Knights joins the show to discuss the state of the Golden Knights and if they are in a position to repeat. We chat about where the organization is at, the ruthless model that they have created t…

While the San Jose Sharks are expected to have a long season this year, what could be considered a successful season this year? It starts with securing a top-three pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and why that is so important for the Sharks. Analyze how the New Jersey Devils look poised to compete for the foreseeable future thanks to a successful rebuild…

The Anaheim Ducks were one of the few teams worse than the San Jose Sharks last year. Is this the year they take the re out of rebuild? Patrick Present of Inside the Rink joins to give the State of the Franchise, Anaheim Ducks. We chat about their offseason, including the hiring of Greg Cronin as their new head coach and if the talent that they've …

What is the defenseman compass, and where does the current San Jose Sharks defenseman sit on it? Corey Sznajder of AllThreeZones joins to discuss his defenseman compass and what his tracking data says about defenseman usage. We chat about Erik Karlsson's impact on the Sharks and what to expect with his trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Next, Corey …

Who are the three most important players for the San Jose Sharks this season? Not the three best, but the three most important players for the Sharks' long-term success. Start with William Eklund and why he is the most important player in San Jose this season. Has David Quinn learned from his time with the New York Rangers and put Eklund in a posit…

The Los Angeles Kings are exciting their rebuild and on their way to becoming contenders in the Western Conference. Are they ready to make that leap this year? Eddie Garcia from Locked on Kings joins to give the State of the Franchise for the Kings. We analyze the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade and how aggressive the Kings have been in adding talent over …

San Jose Sharks prospect of the year Ethan Cardwell joins the show to discuss his path to San Jose. We start with his draft season and it being cut short due to COVID, going to play in Sweden for a year, and finally being drafted as an overager by the Sharks. We chat about his OHL days, including a trade as a 16-year-old, playing against Danil Gush…

Which San Jose Sharks are candidates to have a bounce-back campaign this year? A look at an old friend and two new Sharks who are in line for a return to form this year thanks to new opportunities or vacancy left by offseason moves. Start with Tomas Hertl and why he could be primed to be the focal point of the Sharks offense this season and what an…

The Seattle Kraken shocked many people last season by not only getting to the playoffs but making it to the second round. Erica L. Ayala of Locked on Kraken joins for the State of the Franchise. We discuss if the Kraken will continue to build on last year's success and if the front office has been aggressive enough or if they should continue to bui…

Where does the San Jose Sharks prospect pool rank among media outlets? Look at the Athletic, Yahoo, and Byron Bader's ranking of the Sharks prospect pool and how they compare to each other. Then, Hadi Kalakeche and Sebastian High of the Locked on NHL Prospects show to give their ranking of the Sharks prospect pool and how Will Smith, Quentin Musty,…

Which San Jose Sharks players are poised to have breakout campaigns this season? Why William Eklund is going to take the next step this season as he has improved on his ability to get shots on goal and why he could have a 20-goal campaign as a rookie. Next, the Sharks took a chance on Filip Zadina after several seasons with the Detroit Red Wings; s…

The Edmonton Oilers are in Cup or Bust mode as long as they have two of the best players in the league, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Tyler Yaremchuk of The Daily Faceoff and Oilers Nation joins for the state of the franchise. We discuss why this team will be in Cup or Bust mode for the foreseeable future and if Tyler is starting to worry that…

The Sharks had one of their worst seasons in franchise history last year. Will this year be better or worse? Start by making a case for why the 2023-24 San Jose Sharks will be worse than they were last year, including the lack of superstars after Timo Meier and Erik Karlsson were traded away, huge questions in goaltending, and a better Pacific Divi…

Mike Grier has been very hesitant to give out a big contract since arriving in San Jose. Who could be the first player to get a large contract for the San Jose Sharks? Start by looking at all the players who are on expiring contracts this season and why most don't make sense to earn a big deal except two. How could Alexander Barabanov capitalize on…

The Vancouver Canucks have been one of the more chaotic NHL teams over the past few seasons, with multiple head coaches and a new front office. Is this the year that they finally break through? Trevor Beggs of Locked on Canucks joins to discuss the state of the franchise. We start with where the Canucks are headed and why it's been a frustrating ti…

The World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS) and Hlinka Gretzky Cup finished last week, and the San Jose Sharks had seven participants in the WJSS. Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff joins to discuss how the Sharks players performed. Steven starts with the Sharks' fourth overall pick Will Smith and why Smith was one of the best American players on the ice. W…

Now that the dust has settled from the Erik Karlsson trade, it's time to revisit the original trade that brought him to the San Jose Sharks and the decisions surrounding circumstances that led to the original trade pieces, including the Evander Kane trade and re-signing, and how the pursuit of John Tavares in the summer of 2018 eventually compelled…

The San Jose Sharks have traded three-time James Norris Winner, Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Start by breaking down the trade and all the pieces that are going to the Sharks, Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens and what the Sharks are getting in defenseman Jan Rutta, and forwards Mikael Granlund and Mike Hoffman. Then, try to determine if…

The Calgary Flames had a very busy offseason with new front office and coaching staff being hired. What's next for the Flames? Jess Belmosto of Locked on Flames joins to give the state of the franchise and what's next for them, and if Elias Lindholm is going to be a part of the future. We discuss if it's a rebuild or a reload coming for Calgary and…

San Jose Sharks prospect Luca Cagnoni joins to discuss his NHL Draft journey. We start with his tryouts to get into the WHL and his meteoric rise into one of the league's best defensemen, his predraft process, and how his draft day went (7:00). Next, we learn more about Luca's development camp and the whirlwind of the draft to the development camp …

With free agency all but settled, which San Jose Sharks players are finding that their roles and situations have improved, and who is finding that they will have to fight for the same role as last year? Start with how the additions of Anthony Duclair, Filip Zadina, and William Eklund becoming a full-time NHLer, should make Logan Couture and Tomas H…

San Jose Sharks 2021 1st-round draft pick, William Eklund, returns to the show. We discuss the rehab on his shoulder and how he played most of the season with a shoulder injury before separating it. Next, we examine his first full season in North America with the San Jose Barracuda and the differences between the AHL and the SHL (8:30). William ope…

Mike Grier had a very busy offseason to try and continue the San Jose Sharks rebuild. Which players left the organization and where are they now, plus a look at the Sharks acquisitions and a common theme with nearly all of their signings and trades. Next, which Sharks players are locks to be on the roster (if they are still on the team), including …

Does Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins make too much sense for it not to work? Hunter Hodies of Locked on Penguins joins to try and figure out a trade between the San Jose Sharks and the Penguins. We discuss the parallels between when the Sharks acquired Erik Karlsson from the Ottawa Senators and if the Penguins acquired the reigning Norris …

Erik Karlsson confirmed over the weekend that he has spoken to several teams about a potential trade. Start by analyzing his interview with Adam Johansson of Expressen and some of the key items to take from it, including speaking with the Seattle Kraken and Toronto Maple Leafs and the Carolina Hurricanes, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Next, review some …

Do the San Jose Barracuda have a culture problem? Start by reacting to Martin Kaut's Czechia interview, where he accused the Barracuda staff of trying to make him fight in every game and why this is a huge issue. Then look at the exodus of veteran talent from the San Jose Barracuda, including Andrew Agozzino's trade, Derrick Pouliot, CJ Suess, Jeff…

San Jose Sharks legendary radio announcer Dan Rusanowsky joins the show to discuss his upcoming induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame and how he got into broadcasting. Dan also delves into how emotional of a night Patrick Marleau's jersey retirement was and the parallels between when the Sharks drafted Marleau and the rebuild that is happening now…

Hadi Kalakeche of Locked on NHL Prospects and Dobber Prospects joins to discuss the San Jose Sharks draft class. We start with Will Smith and what he will need to continue to develop at Boston College and why Quentin Musty will turn into a steal for the Sharks. Next, Hadi gives his scouting report on Kasper Halttunen, and we discuss if he should st…

The San Jose Sharks have been the center of many of the rumblings and rumors over the past couple of weeks, none bigger than the Erik Karlsson trade. Get caught up on the latest surrounding Karlsson, including if it makes sense for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes and what the potential hold-up is for everyone involved (it's mone…

London Knights Scout and owner of Sully Hockey, Billy Sullivan, joins the podcast to talk about two of his clients, Quentin Musty and Brandon Svoboda, and what the San Jose Sharks are getting in each player. We start with Musty and what type of player and competitor he is and what Billy thinks Musty will need to continue to work on. We also theoriz…

If and when Erik Karlsson gets traded, who will run the power play for the San Jose Sharks? Look at some potential in-house options to replace the massive minutes logged by Karlsson, including Matt Benning and Mario Ferraro, and why they could be options, but there are unknown players with more potential. Next, if Henry Thrun can recreate the domin…

The San Jose Sharks signed former Detroit Red Wings winger Filip Zadina. I discuss why this is the perfect low-risk, high-reward signing for Mike Grier and look at Filip Zadina's stats and analytics. Next, examine why Zadina didn't pan out in Detroit and why playing with Tomas Hertl and/or Logan Couture could give him the high-quality centers that …

With the addition of the 2023 draft class, how does the top 10 of the San Jose Sharks prospect pool shake out? Start with how the top 10 looked last August and the honorable mentions who just missed the cut, including Luca Cagnoni. Where does Henry Thrun fit into the pool, and did an up-and-down season hurt Tristen Robins (6:00)? Next, did Mattias …

Nothing is better than overreacting to the San Jose Sharks prospect scrimmage as first-round picks Quentin Musty and Will Smith are impressive in their teal debut. Chat about which forwards stood out, including Alex Young and Ozzy Wiesblatt. Then how did Luca Cagnoni, Jake Furlong, Mattias Havelid, and Valtteri Pulli look on the blueline (10:00)? P…

Max Miller from The Hockey News joins for insight into what he has seen at San Jose Sharks development camp. We start with Will Smith and how fast he looks on the ice and his processing ability, and if Quentin Musty is a dark horse to play nine games in the NHL before heading back to the Sudbury Wolves. Next, the backup San Jose Barracuda goalie ba…

The old adage is that you can't judge a draft class until five years after. It's time to revisit the San Jose Sharks 2018 draft class and what lessons can be learned from a class that is no longer in the Sharks system. Also, make a "hindsight is 20/20" pick for each of the Sharks' picks and who would have been the best pick knowing what we know now…

The Detroit Red Wings placed former sixth-overall pick Filip Zadina on waivers on Monday. Mike Grier and the San Jose Sharks would be smart to claim Zadina. Examine why picking up Zadina is worth the risk despite the lack of NHL production and if some of the underlying numbers say that production is overdue. Then get to know the development camp ro…

With free agency off to a running start, what teams are still left in a position to try and acquire three-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson? Start with the Carolina Hurricanes and why they would be the most difficult to pull off the trade with their lack of a "bad" contract and little space. Why, despite being over the cap, the Pittsburgh Pen…

The first day of free agency is over, and Mike Grier and the San Jose Sharks had a very productive day. Start with their biggest move with the acquisition of forward Anthony Duclair from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Steven Lorentz and a 2025 5th rounder. Dive into what type of player Duclair is and why this was such a great move by Grier to…