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 step, Macklin Celebrini’s stunning evolution, and the underrated Alex Wennberg.

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(00:00:00) – Intro & Sponsor: Bring Hockey Back
(00:03:00) – Michael Misa Debate: Keep or Send Back?
(00:08:50) – Comparing Misa to Will Smith & Sam Dickinson
(00:10:45) – Keegan’s Case for Keeping Misa
(00:13:30) – Zubair on Development & IQ
(00:14:00) – Celebrini’s Emergence: “It’s His Room Now”
(00:18:00) – Alex Wennberg’s Underrated Two-Way Impact
(00:20:30) – Role Players & Emerging Forwards
(00:23:40) – Jason Demers & Dan Boyle Join
(00:25:00) – Sharks’ Turnaround: 5-2-1 Run Explained
(00:27:00) – JD Demers on System Shift
(00:28:30) – San Jose Sharks’ Defense Deep Dive
(00:31:00) – Fans Roast John Klingberg (and Why They’re Wrong)
(00:33:00) – Dan Boyle on Power Play Dynamics
(00:39:00) – Why the Aggressive 2-1-2 Style Fits Sharks’ DNA
(00:43:00) – Defense Pairings: Leddy, Mukhamadullin, Dickinson, Orlov
(00:45:30) – Askarov’s Growth in Net
(00:47:30) – Demers & Boyle on Goalie Oversliding
(00:57:00) – Locker Room Camaraderie: Sticks, Sharpening & Stories
(01:02:00) – Mentorship & Mental Health in the NHL
(01:12:00) – JD’s Journey to Game #700
(01:26:00) – Dan Boyle’s Perspective: Support Systems Matter
(01:34:00) – Life After Hockey & JD’s New Mental Health App
(01:43:00) – Breathwork, Flow State & Mind-Body Tools for Athletes
(01:49:00) – Final Reflections: Anxiety, Growth & Gratitude
(01:55:42) – Rapidfire Blueline Takes: Liljegren, Ferraro PK Value, Mukhamadullin/Vlasic Comps
(01:57:02) – “Moose” Breakout Pass Debate, Point Pace, and Quality-of-Opponent Context
(01:59:00) – Demers Leaves
(02:00:05) – Candid Mental Health Story and Why It Matters
(02:01:19) – Are We… Confident? Cautious Optimism After a Strong Run
(02:02:26) – Next Big Test: Winnipeg Preview (Size, Depth, Elite Goaltending)
(02:04:59) – Confidence Compounds: Swagger, Vocal Leadership, PK Sturdiness
(02:07:11) – New Identity: Initiating Physicality vs. Merely Responding
(02:09:14) – PK Turnaround and Individual Stick-Detail Shoutouts
(02:09:46) – Roster Crunch Coming for San Jose Sharks’ D, What Happens?
(02:11:36) – Keep Misa Up? Shot Volume, Finishing Will Follow
(02:12:41) – Prospect Watch: Albert Smiths, 17-Year-Old LHD in Liiga
(02:15:59) – 2026 Class Vibe: Defense-Heavy, Many Righties, Strong Top-10 Draft
(02:16:10) – Sharks Prospect: Eric Pohlkamp (DU) Profile — Rush Offense & Cannon Shot
(02:18:25) – Pohlkamp’s Ceiling: PP1 vs. Depth Value
(02:23:58) – NCAA Is Stacked: Why That Matters for Evaluation
(02:25:22) – Trade Market Hopes for an Offensive RHD
(02:27:21) – Late Bloomers & Overagers: NHL’s Hidden Goldmine
(02:30:55) – Wrap and Sign-Off: Long Episode, Worth It

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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’s relationship with the media.

We’re nearing decision time on Sam Dickinson and Michael Misa, should they stay in the NHL or go back to juniors? The boys have a far different opinion of Misa’s game against the Los Angeles Kings than most of you.

Boyle weighs in on the San Jose Sharks’ veteran defensemen, Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg. Dan likes their recent play.

To close the show, Zubair praises William Eklund and Will Smith and Collin Graf’s development.

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(3:35) Macklin Celebrini is a superstar?
(8:55) Celebrini's underrated skills?
(13:20) Is Celebrini making Team Canada?
(31:28) The definition of a superstar?
(44:04) Trick or treat: Our favorite players? Scariest players?
(46:20) Boyle tells a hilarious Igor Larionov story
(1:02:10) Worried about Yaroslav Askarov?
(1:16:08) Should the San Jose Sharks keep Misa and Dickinson?
(1:21:04) How are Dmitry Orlov & John Klingberg looking?
(1:52:38) Mike Grier's vision of Sharks coming together?
(1:53:55) Ryan Warsofsky's tactical changes helping Sharks?
(1:57:35) Love for William Eklund

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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 importance of coaching continuity and the dangers of rushing young defensemen.

(00:00:00) Intro – San Jose Sharks' losing streak & podcast setup
(00:00:47) Bring Hockey Back mention & show open
(00:02:09) Dan Boyle joins wearing a mask – “Chuckles” bit
(00:02:56) Team bonding & Broadway talk – Book of Mormon
(00:06:17) Boyle’s parents and “Puppetry of the Penis” story
(00:08:03) Keegan’s New York City engagement story
(00:14:21) Sheng’s NYC subway make-out story & third-rail near-death
(00:17:21) Pivot to Sharks hockey – Ty Dellandrea prank story
(00:20:53) Boyle’s road roommate stories – Joe Thornton & Jason Demers
(00:23:03) “Let’s talk Sharks hockey” – the Warsofsky quote segment
(00:23:28) Warsofsky’s “sacrifice my kid” joke goes viral
(00:25:08) Boyle’s John Tortorella “Shut your yap” anecdote
(00:27:00) Sharks’ first real win-worthy games – Isles & Pens recap
(00:28:02) Celebrini’s compete level & captain talk
(00:29:16) Boyle on letting Celebrini make mistakes & self-awareness
(00:33:50) Boyle & Sheng discuss mental side of losing
(00:35:57) Boyle on player accountability and motivation
(00:37:52) Discussion: Is Warsofsky's seat getting warm?
(00:43:06) Boyle on GM check-ins with players about the coach
(00:48:44) Sharks’ young D: Misa & Dickinson analysis
(00:56:27) Goalie rotation debate – Askarov, consistency, and confidence
(01:00:06) Defense talk: D-pairs, Orlov praise and toughness
(01:02:01) Segue to Jack Han segment
(01:03:09) Intro – Jack Han joins, ex-Marlies coach & author
(01:04:11) Han on continuity, rebuilds, and coaching patience
(01:05:46) Why firing coaches too early ruins rebuilds
(01:07:00) Player accountability & psychology in development
(01:09:02) Han compares Sharks’ situation to Montreal’s growth
(01:13:05) What the Sharks lack tactically: pressure & structure
(01:17:04) Keegan: Sharks’ defensive stagnation & lack of identity
(01:18:01) Sheng: dangers of rushing young D like Dickinson
(01:19:01) Jack Han: mental readiness and the “middle schooler in high school” analogy
(01:22:19) Han: firing Warsofsky would be just short-term relief
(01:23:08) Fan question: how to watch hockey better?
(01:25:09) Carolina’s man-to-man defense explained
(01:26:15) Why no pure man-to-man team wins the Cup
(01:27:01) Han’s message to junior parents & coaches – send questions!
(01:30:02) Keegan & Sheng final segment – Dickinson, Misa, Graf recap
(01:32:13) Dickinson’s learning curve & confidence talk
(01:33:46) Should Dickinson stay in NHL or go back to juniors?
(01:35:27) Prospects philosophy & patience
(01:36:31) Misa’s first point and Schaefer envy
(01:38:48) Draft philosophy: Dickinson vs. Buium debate
(01:39:41) Prospect Corner – McKenna, Verhoeff, and 2026 Draft talk
(01:41:03) Prediction: Sharks beat Rangers for first win
(01:42:23) Wrap-up & sign-off

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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 claiming Vincent Iorio off waivers.

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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 training camp is going for the San Jose Sharks.

Sheng shares insight from Jack Han about an ill-fated Dmitry Orlov and Michael Misa exchange in Wednesday’s 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

We also share Stathletes’ 2025-26 points projections for the San Jose Sharks. Zubair has points projections too, from his own algorithm!

We also project the opening night roster! (We recorded on Thursday!)

Dan Boyle starts with a story about director Danny Boyle!

(12:42) Boyle opines on how seriously we should evaluate pre-season hockey

(48:18) When did Boyle know that he had gone from hockey star to "nobody"?

(54:00) Our thoughts about the San Jose Sharks' pre-season so far, including Zubair's thoughts about Tuesday's scrimmage

(1:26:15) Jack Han is joining San Jose Hockey Now as a consultant! Han shared his thoughts about a recent ill-fated Misa/Orlov exchange

(1:33:18) What are Stathletes' points predictions for the 2025-26 San Jose Sharks?

(2:08:30) Our opening night roster predictions!

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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 champ Zubair Jeewanjee, insider Sheng Peng, and prospects guru Keegan McNally discuss all the hot Sharks training camp topics.

18-year NHL veteran Boyle weighs in on the idea of a fourth-liner like Barclay Goodrow being named Sharks captain. We discuss Jack Thompson perhaps being at a crossroads in his Sharks’ career. From Misa to Will Smith to Alex Nedeljkovic to Philipp Kurashev, who impressed in the Sharks’ pre-season debut?

(00:00:00) Introductions
(00:00:24) Sponsor: Bring Hockey Back (coupon code: SanJoseHockeyNow)
(00:01:13) Dating apps, boundaries & hockey fandom
(00:03:36) Band tees & music rabbit hole (Tool, The Liars, Dumb & Dumber, Tarantino)
(00:10:40) News/notes segue
(00:11:45) Sharks captaincy recap: Goodrow vs. Toffoli, Ferraro context
(00:16:04) Dan Boyle: What a captain actually does in the NHL
(00:24:04) Do captains need to play big minutes?
(00:32:00) Predictions: “C” now vs. bridge years without a captain
(00:33:38) Jack Thompson’s camp: tweener risk & path to NHL
(00:39:05) Boyle’s 80–90% rule for bubble players
(00:45:48) Michael Jordan lesson: fail forward & keep shooting
(00:50:30) Sports psychology & George Mumford
(00:51:01) Dan Boyle signs off
(00:52:00) Camp updates: illness return, cautious ramp-up, PP units
(00:53:29) Klingberg injury; Dickinson power play looks
(00:56:39) Preseason Game 1 takeaways & context
(00:58:49) Smith/Dickinson connection — what translates at NHL speed?
(01:00:57) Michael Misa’s “winning details”: faceoffs, strength, denial without penalties
(01:03:06) Group A/B practice reads — what they mean (and don’t)
(01:05:56) Musty’s 2nd-period dip & in-game coaching adjustments
(01:08:07) Roster math: waiver-exempt vs. earning trust
(01:14:04) Goaltending: puck-handling as a hidden weapon
(01:16:06) Nedeljkovic example: clean rims past pressure
(01:16:53) Yaroslav Askarov’s puck-handling upside — asset or risk?
(01:17:29) Tandems & mentorship: Askarov learning from Nedeljkovic
(01:18:24) Why this roster feels better constructed to win
(01:19:11) Grier’s summer moves: puck movers & more skill
(01:19:42) Orlov’s impact & easing Ferraro’s minutes
(01:20:29) Condolences to Mike Grier’s family
(01:20:53) Top-10 San Jose Sharks prospects intro
(01:21:20) Honorable mentions & methodology (games cutoff, graduation rules)
(01:22:30) Depth discussion: Graf, Mukhamadullin, Askarov, more
(01:23:39) Bubble prospects & the “third tier” pool
(01:25:03) Prospect tiers: Pohlkamp, Halttunen, Sahlin Wallenius, Cardwell
(01:28:30) San Jose Sharks’ surprising wing depth for Barracuda
(01:29:45) Other sleepers: Roberts, Svoboda, Muldowney, Laubach
(01:32:14) Honorable mentions wrap-up
(01:33:39) Just missed Top 10 — Wang & Lund debates
(01:37:33) Lund as a “poor man’s Chris Kreider” comp
(01:40:12) Sharks’ wing depth & potential breakouts
(01:41:48) Top-10 countdown begins

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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 Tyler Toffoli.

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Timestamps

(00:00:08) Introductions, new mics & PlayStation headset jokes
(00:02:05) Sponsor: Bring Hockey Back & “Human Centipede” jersey gag
(00:03:46) Mission Impossible haircut & top movie scenes debate
(00:09:12) Best/worst M. Night: Sixth Sense, Signs, Village, Unbreakable
(00:15:09) Del Toro, Fear & Loathing, sponsor redo
(00:16:57) News & Notes — Rookie Faceoff impressions
(00:17:27) Musty shines: Physical play & offensive jump
(00:19:21) Wang fight sparks comeback; skates flying
(00:23:29) Wang big-body comp & long-term upside talk
(00:27:02) Michael Misa’s poise; center vs wing
(00:33:19) Healthy fear, Lindros's concussions, Scott Stevens's hits
(00:39:00) Eklund’s “Slippery Pete” nickname & elusiveness
(00:43:15) Paul Kariya moment & casting hockey movie roles
(00:44:48) Oliver Wahlstrom PTO; Barracuda scoring depth
(00:50:12) Camp Day 1 lines: Celebrini–Smith–Skinner; Misa w/ Eklund; Musty w/ vets
(00:56:57) Will Smith staying at wing; “glass-and-out” philosophy
(01:01:02) Why Day 1 lines matter more than coaches admit
(01:05:02) D-pair looks; rookies with NHL'ers
(01:06:53) New CBA: fitness testing scrapped; Tortorella camp tales
(01:15:04) “Get Torts on the pod” goal; casting debate (Winkler vs J.K. Simmons)
(01:21:51) San Jose Sharks' center depth: Celebrini, Misa, Wennberg, Gaudette
(01:25:00) PP “bumper” role talk
(01:27:57) Scrimmage snapshots: Misa calm; rookie mistakes
(01:30:58) “Welcome to pros” hit: Klingberg erases Misa; pace, checking
(01:31:08) Musty year-to-year: calmer, nor forcing flash, strong forecheck
(01:32:27) Chernyshov along the wall; clear bottom-six floor if offense stalls
(01:33:04) Dickinson watch: good plays but one huge gamble → 2-on-1 (can’t happen)
(01:34:30) Dickinson cannot play AHL full-time
(01:36:53) Rushing risk vs opportunity; Korchinski example; differing dev paths
(01:39:41) If team struggles? Play Dickinson a lot; confidence stories
(01:41:54) Prediction: Stagger the 9 games, AHL “conditioning,” WJC, then back to London
(01:45:46) Sharks Ice upgrades: bigger room, dedicated video space; why facilities matter
(01:50:24) Vegas “Scare Tactics” prank: Seto/Mitchell saga; buried tape; DW not happy
(01:58:02) Day 1 camp wrap: Grier on Vlasic buyout—gave heads-up; no PTO yet
(02:03:02) Sharks captain: Grier comfortable waiting to decide
(02:05:00) Candidates' debate: Ferraro vs Toffoli vs Goodrow; what the “C” signals
(02:07:03) Ethos vs production: blocking shots grit vs elite finish; short-term bridge “C”?
(02:13:21) Goodrow discourse: waivers, usage, buy-in, late-season fights; culture case
(02:21:10) Toffoli case: wanted to be here, Cup pedigree, mentors scorers
(02:26:02) Tenure math: Ferraro trade chatter; why staff might pick someone with term
(02:30:17) Consensus drift: Captain this year (Goodrow/Toffoli) vs. none?
(02:37:31) UFAs: Grier non-committal on Ferraro & Wennberg extensions
(02:39:41) Wennberg love: under-the-puck play, pass accuracy, ideal 3C; Trade Deadline value?
(02:45:30) Clowe exit; family in FL; no new AGM planned
(02:47:43) Sign-off & next-week tease

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