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:

https://x.com/sanlosesharks

https://x.com/justineyihekang

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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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?

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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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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:

https://substack.com/@thebitejd

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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