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!)

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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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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: What subtleties in Cagnoni’s skating and stick detail need improvement? What can Cagnoni learn from Boyle — and how can Cagnoni carve out his own path?

There’s also HUGE San Jose Hockey Now Podcast (family) news!

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(00:00:00) Introductions & Dan’s golf handicap
(00:02:05) Sponsor: Bring Hockey Back & the “Human Centipede” joke
(00:03:17) Zubair’s big news & Dan’s advice for him
(00:09:57) Music talk: Nirvana vs. Chicago & early CD purchases
(00:16:30) Michael Misa ELC, contract limits & Rookie Faceoff preview
(00:23:04) Ryane Clowe leaves & Dan ponders front office role
(00:34:05) Carey Price trade: Cap space, money & Montreal legacy
(00:43:29) Vlasic says “I was lied to” & Dan’s trade story
(00:48:58) Building a destination team: Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks
(01:01:50) Luca Cagnoni talk! Hockey defenseman footwork & stickwork tips
(01:05:30) Gap control & angling fundamentals for D-men
(01:08:30) Be tough & pesky: Cross-checks and small D physicality
(01:12:53) Offensive creativity & spin-o-rama: Surprise your opponent
(01:14:20) Spin‑o‑rama & coaching individuals: Dan’s Tortorella/Ramsay stories
(01:26:25) Secrets to hockey success: confidence, opportunity & skill
(01:29:00) Good coaching & individual guidance for NHL defensemen
(01:33:20) Final tips for young defensemen & adapting your game
(01:42:20) Golf with Coach Warsofsky & Macklin Celebrini captain chat
(01:43:32) Wrap-up & chaotic handshake gag

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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 team, and…the time that Dan showed “The Human Centipede” on the team plane?!?

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Welcome to Episode 100 🎉
(00:00:41) Sponsor shoutout: Bring Hockey Back
(00:01:42) Introducing SJ Sharks legend Dan Boyle 🦈
(00:02:10) Boyle’s career recap: Cup, Olympic Gold, 1,000+ games
(00:03:05) Why Boyle joined SJHN Podcast
(00:04:06) Shared competitiveness, Sharks’ passion & Tom Cruise
(00:05:02) Dan Boyle’s infamous “Human Centipede” story 🤯
(00:08:53) Cult films, shock value & Sharks sponsor reactions
(00:10:28) Tom Cruise movie favorites (Vanilla Sky, Magnolia, Maverick)
(00:14:21) Hollywood talk vs. Sharks talk balance
(00:16:15) Rookie Faceoff roster breakdown (Misa, Musty, Dickinson)
(00:18:44) Prospects to watch: Musty, Wang, Misa
(00:20:55) Colin Graf spotlight (Boyle’s thoughts on undrafted gems)
(00:23:52) Why scouting is the most underrated part of hockey
(00:26:01) New NHL CBA updates & Sharks’ implications
(00:29:59) Emergency goalies, contract rules & neck guards
(00:32:45) Sam Dickinson’s AHL eligibility debate
(00:35:40) Prediction time: Will Dickinson stick in the NHL?
(00:38:44) Luca Cagnoni & small defensemen discussion
(00:40:56) Boyle on NHL size bias & his own career path
(00:42:40) Transition to Sharks captaincy debate
(00:44:05) What makes a strong NHL captain? (Boyle’s 3 attributes)
(00:46:59) Dave Andreychuk stories & Torts’ dynamics 🔥
(00:50:53) Off-ice leadership: glue guys, travel, wives room, more
(00:55:41) On-ice leadership: work ethic above all
(00:57:12) Who should be the next Sharks captain? Boyle’s take
(01:01:10) Why too young captains can be risky
(01:05:12) Jason Demers’s stories & “knowing when to shut up”
(01:08:01) Todd McLellan’s family-first locker room philosophy
(01:10:29) Sharks’ 2008-09 President’s Trophy team reflections
(01:14:00) Boyle on 2010 Olympic partner Pronger
(01:15:03) Leadership archetypes: workhorse, glue guy, vocal, swagger
(01:17:53) Sharks-specific examples (Nichol, Thornton, Pavelski)
(01:23:12) Roundtable: Who should wear the “C” in San Jose?
(01:26:00) Ferraro vs. Goodrow vs. No Captain debate
(01:30:18) Sharks captaincy history: stripping Marleau & Thornton
(01:32:29) Wrap-up chaos: Human Centipede salutes & Matchbox 20 😂

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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 Stanley Cup in 2012.

This episode is packed with insights for San Jose Sharks fans eager to see their team rise again.

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0:00 – Welcome & intros (Sheng in London, Zubair in Minnesota)
0:42 – Teasing a very exciting next episode
1:12 – Sheng’s London literary adventures & inspirations
3:20 – Music and nightlife in London (Blues Kitchen, Ain’t Nothin' But)
4:04 – Sponsor shoutout: Bring Hockey Back
4:43 – Main topic: What steps do the San Jose Sharks need to return to the playoffs?
6:25 – Learning from the Kings’ rebuild & playoff rise
7:50 – Importance of “the next step” (before dreaming of the Stanley Cup)
8:01 – Sharks arena deal: staying in San Jose through 2051
9:44 – Arena district vision & fan experience upgrades
10:44 – Michael Misa ELC signing speculation & Carey Price trade theory
13:37 – Sharks' contract limit challenges & cap mechanics, per Puckpedia
17:00 – What’s a fair return for taking on Price’s contract?
20:22 – Rookie Showcase & Rookie Faceoff timing for Misa?
21:11 – Canadiens’ cap situation & desperation?
22:27 – Guest intro: Jesse Cohen (All The Kings Men Podcast)
24:01 – Jesse joins: background, Sharks-Kings rivalry, health update
26:02 – Step #1 for San Jose Sharks to return to respectability: Learn To Play Defense
29:01 – Possession, forecheck, and team structure insights
31:14 – Timing & roster construction challenges for Sharks
33:40 – Importance of middle-class support players
42:00 – Step #2: Be Honest About Your Players (No Sacred Cows)
48:00 – Patrick O’Sullivan-Justin Williams trade, and honesty in evaluations
53:00 – Sunk cost fallacy & Sharks' parallels
1:00:01 – Step #3: Don’t Underestimate Intangibles (Jarret Stoll & Matt Greene trade, Ryan Reaves debate)
1:08:04 – Step #4: Best Players Must Be Your Leaders
1:20:01 – Step #5: Unheralded Prospects Have To Make NHL Impact
1:25:02 – Timing, flexibility, and San Jose Sharks' prospects development
1:26:17 – Jesse’s Step #6: Get Players With Something To Prove
1:33:08 – The “steering wheel” analogy: importance of depth and role players
1:39:28 – Analytics vs intangibles debate
1:42:01 – Closing thoughts: Kings vs Sharks legacy, bar battles, future of the rivalry

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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 this summer
🧤 Askarov vs Nedeljkovic — Goalie battle incoming?

Hosted by Sheng Peng, Keegan McNally & Zubair Jeewanjee.

Intro: Meet the Hosts + Bring Hockey Back Shoutout (00:00)
Marc-Édouard Vlasic reacts to buyout – Was It Disrespectful? (02:31)
Did San Jose Sharks Management Fumble the Vlasic Situation? (08:00)
Should Joe Pavelski’s Jersey Be Retired? (16:00)
Comparing Pavelski to Thornton, Marleau, and Other Sharks Legends (20:45)
SAP Center Renovation & Arena Plans Through 2051 (29:30)
Where Will New Sharks Arena Be Built? (40:00)
Hlinka Recap – Top 2026 Draft-Eligible Prospects Analysis (45:00)
Keaton Verhoeff, Daxon Rudolph, Ryan Lin: Defensemen to Watch in 2026 Draft (52:00)
Keegan's Top-5 NHL Draft Prospects for 2026 (59:00)
What San Jose Sharks’ Young Guns Are Working On This Summer (1:04:00)
Celebrini’s Sophomore Leap? Projected Goals + Shot Selection Fix (1:10:20)
Will Smith: From Center to Winger? Offseason Adjustments & Ceiling (1:17:00)
William Eklund: Shooting More, Confidence Gains, and Point Prediction (1:24:30)
Michael Misa’s Likely Role + Dickinson & Askarov Forecasts (1:33:30)
Goalie Showdown: Askarov vs Nedeljkovic – Who Takes the Net? (1:42:00)
Wrap-up: Sharks' Youth Movement Outlook (1:49:30)

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