San Jose Sharks Podcasts

Is Tanner Molendyk just a Mario Ferraro clone? Or does he have an offensive upside that has yet to be untapped? Keegan McNally joins to profile the Saskatoon Blades defenseman and why he would make sense for the San Jose Sharks. We discuss Molendyk's ability to defend the rush and why his skating will make him an NHL defenseman. Then we analyze if …

Could Tom Willander be the answer for the San Jose Sharks on the blueline? Patrick Present of Inside the Rink joins to profile the Swedish defender and what makes him such an intriguing prospect. We discuss his strengths and why he feels like a Mike Grier pick. Then analyze what he needs to continue to develop and why going to Boston University mig…

If Mike Grier wanted to utilize his cap space this offseason, what contracts should he be looking to acquire for the San Jose Sharks? Start with the Washington Capitals' Anthony Mantha. Analyze why it would make sense for the Sharks to try to trade Mantha and why the Sharks could get an asset back for it. Next, if the Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamo…

With no major free agents of their own to sign, the San Jose Sharks have a bit of flexibility to add a quality free agent or two this offseason. Who are some potential additions for Mike Grier to sign as he continues to remake the team? Could Tyler Bertuzzi be an addition that would add some offense to the Sharks despite a down season for the Detro…

As Mike Grier continues in his quest to find the San Jose Sharks goalie of the future, could they take another in this year's draft? Gregory Balloch of EP Rinkside joins to profile some of the biggest goalie names in the 2023 NHL Draft. We start with the Omaha Lancers' Michael Hrabal and if he should be considered the number one goalie in the draft…

With the draft in less than a month, how could picking Matvei Michkov, Will Smith, or Leo Carlsson affect the San Jose Sharks' draft choices during the draft? I run a four-round mock draft for the San Jose Sharks with each player taken as their first pick at number four to see who is potentially available for the Sharks and who they should draft in…

Timur Mukhanov is a small forward who plays a very mature game. Graham Montgomery of Dobber Prospects joins to profile the Russian and why he is worth the risk. We analyze what makes Mukanov so intriguing and why his ability to process the game sets him apart. We examine what Mukanov needs to work on and where he would slot into the San Jose Sharks…

Did the San Jose Sharks give up on Adin Hill too early? After being traded this offseason for a 4th-round pick to the Vegas Golden Knights, Hill has refound his game. Start by comparing Hill's statistics when he was with the Arizona Coyotes, Sharks, and Golden Knights. Then revisit the decision Mike Grier had between Kaapo Kahkonen, James Reimer, a…

If Mike Grier wanted to add a foundational NHL piece to the San Jose Sharks this offseason, what names could be available for him? Start with Pierre-Luc Dubois of the Winnipeg Jets who might be at the beginning of a teardown and how he could help provide scoring for the Sharks after trading away Timo Meier. Next, if Alex DeBrincat wants out of Otta…

Which players could be targets for the San Jose Sharks in the mid-rounds? Josh Tessler of Smaht Scouting joins to discuss some of his favorite players that could be available in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds of the 2023 NHL Draft. We start on the blue line with Portland Winterhawks' Carter Sotheran and why he would be a great defensive defens…

Which potential players could be good buy-low candidates for the San Jose Sharks this offseason? Examine players who could be made available via trade and why they would make a good fit for the Sharks. Start with Toronto Maple Leafs' goalie Matt Murray and why the Sharks could get a quality asset to take on Murray's contract. Next, why the Sharks s…

Portland Winterharwks defenseman, Luca Cagnoni, was a driving force behind their success this season, will it translate to the NHL? Daniel Gee from Elite Prospects joins to profile the left-handed blue liner. We start by diving into what makes Cagnoni such an intriguing prospect and why his skating will make him an NHL player. Next, we analyze what…

With a potential Erik Karlsson trade this summer, Kyle Demetrius joins to look at the more realistic landing spots for Karlsson. We start by looking at his current contract with the San Jose Sharks and what are their options in terms of retaining salary. Next, we look at the teams that do not make sense as landing spots for Karlsson because they ar…

Beau Akey had a great start to his season with the Barrie Colts, but a quiet second half. Could he be a buy-low candidate in the second round for the San Jose Sharks? Brock Otten of McKeen's Hockey joins to profile the right-handed defender. We chat about what makes him such an intriguing blueliner and how the return of LA Kings' prospect, Brandt C…

The San Jose Barracuda had a lot of new faces on the blue line and in the net last season. Which players should be considered important pieces going forward? Start with Artemi Kniazev's massive second half of the season and Derrick Pouliot's stability to the Barracuda defense core. Then discuss why the newest Shark's prospect, Shakir Mukhamadullin,…

Jayden Perron of the Chicago Steel can do just about anything you'd want. Hadi Kalakeche of Dobber Prospects joins to profile the small forward and why he is one of Hadi's favorite players in the draft. We start by discussing what makes him an intriguing prospect and compare him to Daniil Gushchin, another 5'8" forward from the USHL. Then analyze h…

The San Jose Barracuda group saw a lot of growth and development last season with the addition of their 2020 draft class. How did they do and what is next for them? Start with Captain Andrew Agozzino and why he was a perfect addition to the Barracuda squad, Danil Gushchin's strong second half, and if Thomas Bordeleau starts next year on the San Jos…

With all the changes to the San Jose Sharks organization, the San Jose Barracuda just missed out on the playoffs last season. The voice of the Barracuda, Nick Nollenberger, joins to chat about the season that was for the Cuda including the importance of veteran players like Andrew Agozzino and Derrick Pouliot. We also chat about the growth of John …

Leo Carlsson or Matvei Michkov is a question that Mike Grier might have to ask himself on draft night. Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News and Sam McGilligan of McKeen's Hockey joins to help settle the debate for San Jose Sharks fans. Tony takes the position that the Sharks should draft Leo Carlsson and Sam takes the position of drafting Michkov. We st…

The London Knight's Oliver Bonk projects to be a steady, reliable, top 4 defenseman in the NHL. Could he be another piece for the San Jose Sharks in their quest to revamp the blueline prospect pool? Ben Jordan of Smaht Scouting joins to profile the right-handed defenseman and why he feels like a safe pick. We analyze Bonk's game and if he has anoth…

Mike Grier and the San Jose Sharks have some ammunition to move around the draft board in next month's NHL Draft. How far up could they go with the Devil's pick acquired in the Timo Meier trade and their own second? First start by looking at other recent draft day trades involving trade-ups and what it cost each team to move up. Then how far the Sh…

The NHL Draft lottery has finally arrived and the San Jose Sharks will be picking 4th. Analyze the fallout of the Connor Bedard sweepstakes and the silver lining of not having Bedard in the division, and where this leaves the Sharks with most likely choosing between Matvei Michkov, Leo Carlsson, and Will Smith. Next, review who Bob McKenzie and Chr…

Gabe Perreault has been flying up draft boards, especially after his recent U-18s tournament. Chris Peters of FloHockey joins to profile the USNTDP forward and why he is such a dynamic scorer. We analyze Perreault's game and if he can continue to work on his skating a team could be adding a huge scoring threat. Then we discuss what's next for him a…

Mario Ferraro has quickly become a coach's favorite type of player since entering the NHL, but has he regressed over the past two seasons? I review Mario Ferraro's season with the San Jose Sharks and how he put up his lowest point total since his rookie season. Then, compare how Marc-Eduoard Vlasic, Jaycob Megna, Erik Karlsson, and Mario Ferraro al…

Noah Gregor is approaching the 200 NHL game mark and San Jose Sharks fans still don't know what type of player Gregor is other than an inconsistent one. Can Gregor find that consistency, or is he soon about to be replaced? I examine Gregor's season under David Quinn and how he didn't earn much special teams time until the end of the season. Next, w…

Dmitri Simashev may not have the offensive production you would expect from a first-round defenseman, but he is just scratching the surface of his offensive potential. Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News joins to profile the big Russian blueliner and why he could be a potential top-pairing defenseman. We discuss how his strong defensive foundation will…

Radim Simek quickly rose up to a San Jose Sharks fan favorite, but injuries have derailed his career as he enters the last year of his 4 years $9 million contract. Could Simek be losing his job this offseason? I start by reviewing Radim Simek's 2022-23 season and how Simek performed under David Quinn. Then look at why Simek could be losing his job …

Several San Jose Sharks players could be on the hot seat going into this offseason, Kevin Labanc has to be at the top of the list. Start by examining Kevin Labanc's roller-coaster season under David Quinn and how he continues to remain an enigma to Sharks fans. Then, look at some of the options for the Sharks with Labanc including why keeping him m…

Mike Grier week comes to a close with a look at how his first draft class performed this season. Start by reviewing the San Jose Sharks' decision to trade back with the Arizona Coyotes and how Conor Geekie played in his season. Then compare it to Filip Bysted's season in the SHL and why the Sharks should feel like they won this trade. Then look at …

Mike Grier's first-ever coaching hire was David Quinn, how did the San Jose Sharks get better and worse under Quinn? Start by examining where the Sharks finished the 2023 season in key offensive, defensive, goaltending, and special team categories and where the Sharks need to get better. Then compare the 2021-22 Sharks under Bob Boughner and examin…

Frölunda HC's Otto Stenberg isn't the flashiest player, but does everything you'd want. Eyes on the Prize's Patrik Bexell joins to profile the Swedish forward. We discuss why he is the ultimate glue guy on any line because of his hockey IQ, but lacks that one special talent. We also analyze his timeline to going to the NHL and why staying in Sweden…

Mike Grier continued to be very active for the San Jose Sharks around the trade deadline with the blockbuster trade of Timo Meier. Analyze all the pieces of the Meier deal and how Shakir Mukhamadullin really rounded into form for the San Jose Barracuda as the season finished up. Then examine the Henry Thun deal and why Sharks fans should feel ecsta…

General Manager Mike Grier was very active with his trades in his first season as San Jose Sharks General Manager. Look back at all of his trades (for roster players) and how they panned out after the first season starting with the Brent Burns trade to the Carolina Hurricanes. Analyze Steven Lorentz and Eetu Mäkiniemi's first season in San Jose and…

San Jose Sharks General Manager has been very busy in his first season, look back at his first crop of free agent signings and how they performed in their first season with the Sharks. Start with Grier's best signing in Nico Sturm and how he made a huge impact on the revolving door that has been the third-line center. Also examine how Matt Benning …

Erik Karlsson dominated the NHL this season. How does he follow it up next year? Start by examining Karlsson's record-setting season with the San Jose Sharks. Next, analyze the 11 seasons since the lockout where a defenseman averaged a point per game for the season and how their following season panned out (9:00). Finally, what did seasons from Bre…

Kaapo Kahkonen is coming off an abysmal season for the San Jose Sharks. He posted a career-worst save percentage and was one of the worst goalies in the NHL when it came to goals saved above expected. Can Kahkonen still be the goalie of the future for the Sharks? Start by analyzing Kahkonen's season numbers and how his high-danger and in particular…

Tomas Hertl just finished the first season of his new eight-year $65.1 million deal, is it time for the San Jose Sharks to worry about Hertl after a "down" season? Start by analyzing Hertl's 2022-23 campaign and how his defensive numbers were the glaring issue. Next, compare his 2021-22 season with his last season and how the offensive numbers were…

Dan Rusanowsky and Drew Remenda cover what's happening in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Από τον San Jose Sharks

04 - 13 - 23 Steven Lorentz PP Goal EDM 4 SJ 2 by San Jose SharksΑπό τον San Jose Sharks

04 - 13 - 23 Noah Gregor Goal EDM 2 SJ 1 by San Jose SharksΑπό τον San Jose Sharks

Kelowna Rockets' Andrew Cristall might be one of the most creative players in this year's NHL Draft. Could he be available for the San Jose Sharks at the end of the first round? Sam McGilligan of McKeen's Hockey joins to profile the forward and what makes him such an intriguing prospect. We discuss his hockey IQ and if he can improve his skating. N…

Erik Karlsson wasn't the only player to have a throwback season, Logan Couture had his second-best season in terms of points and was one of his most productive seasons in years. Is it sustainable? Dive into Logan Couture's season and how the San Jose Sharks put Logan Couture in a position to succeed this year. Analyze the two biggest factors in Cou…

With one of the worst seasons in recent memory finished for the San Jose Sharks, dive into the three biggest offseason questions the Sharks must try and answer. The first is what to do with Erik Karlsson, do the Sharks try and trade Karlsson after becoming the first 100-point defenseman in over 30 years or do they believe that Karlsson can continue…

1st career hat trick for Zadorov.Από τον San Jose Sharks

04 - 12 - 23 Kaapo Kahkonen 1st Period Save SJ 1 CGY 0 by San Jose SharksΑπό τον San Jose Sharks

04 - 12 - 23 Noah Gregor Goal SJ 1 CGY 0 by San Jose SharksΑπό τον San Jose Sharks

Karlsson's 100th point of the season. 6th D in NHL history to score 100 points.Από τον San Jose Sharks

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With a late first-round pick, could the San Jose Sharks be interested in Riley Heidt? Ben Jordan of Smaht Scouting joins to profile the dynamic Prince George forward. We discuss what makes him such an intriguing prospect. Next, we examine why his shot will make him an NHL player, what he needs to work on to become a full NHL player, and his timelin…

Erik Karlsson has become the sixth defenseman in NHL history to reach the 100-point mark with his two goals against the Winnipeg Jets. Examine what this season will mean for the San Jose Shark's blueliner and where it stacks up among other defensemen. Next, analyze the San Jose Sharks game against a desperate Jets team and how the Jets blew the Sha…