It’s a dream (or nightmare?) lefty-righty combo: Sheng is paired with just Dan Boyle today!

Does Macklin Celebrini have a strong case for the Hart Trophy? Sheng thinks so.

How about Alex Wennberg for…Selke? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

We also discuss the state of the San Jose Sharks’ blueline: Who deserves to play every night?

What’s going on with Shakir Mukhamadullin? What’s a path for the young San Jose Sharks defenseman to get more consistent playing time?

Dan is honest about what he’s seen from John Klingberg this season. Sheng asked some NHL scouts about Nick Leddy.

Finally, Dan recalls when he knew that it was time for him to retire. He shares the mental challenge of adjusting to a lesser role in his last two years with the New York Rangers.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) – Intro: Aging Players, Sharks D and Celebrini MVP
(00:07:02) – Why Zubair and Keegan Are Out This Week
(00:07:34) – Michael Misa’s AHL Conditioning Stint
(00:10:02) – What Shane Wright’s Path Means for Misa’s Development
(00:13:36) – San Jose Sharks’ Inconsistent Compete Level Over the Last Month
(00:15:23) – Surviving the NHL Season’s “Middle 40” Game Grind
(00:18:03) – Sharks’ Practice Response to the 7–1 Capitals Loss
(00:21:19) – Is Macklin Celebrini the MVP Right Now?
(00:24:51) – Where Celebrini Ranks Among Superstars
(00:29:35) – Making the Selke Case for Alex Wennberg
(00:36:18) – Will Smith’s Surge and the Sharks’ Future Core
(00:37:31) – Why Gaudette and Graf Are Quietly Fitting In
(00:42:05) – Only 2 True Every Night D-men on San Jose Sharks
(00:43:09) – Shakir Mukhamadullin’s Growing Pains and Usage
(00:52:33) – Sorting Out Dickinson, Iorio and the Young D Depth
(00:57:31) – World Juniors Decisions for Dickinson and Misa
(00:58:05) – When a Player Realizes He’s Not the Same Anymore
(01:00:03) – Losing a Step: Skating, Injuries and Recovery Time
(01:03:01) – Accepting Reduced Roles and the Pilot Light Test
(01:09:03) – How Systems and Roles Can Break or Elevate a D-Man
(01:13:00) – Boos, Media Pressure and the Veteran Mindset
(01:17:03) – What Sharks Really Have on Defense Right Now
(01:20:31) – Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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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 talk all things Sharks!

This week, Sharks fan favorite and new Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm gives us the in’s and out’s of his new job: What’s the adjustment like coaching AHL vs. NHL players? As a coach, what do you hope to gain from scratching players? Do you treat superstars differently than the rest of the team? How do you use and handle the media?

Before we chat with Sturm, we discuss this week in San Jose Sharks hockey!

The Sharks have recalled Vincent Iorio, what do they do with their nine defensemen?

We revisit the Fabian Zetterlund and Ryan Reaves trades.

Sheng says Macklin Celebrini had just an okay week…and Celebrini still won NHL Third Star of the Week?!

And Keegan zeroes in on Shakir Mukhamadullin and Keaton Verhoeff in his prospects’ corner, which also debuts a theme song, courtesy of Will Neumann!

(2:48) Vincent Iorio recalled, San Jose Sharks have to make a D decision?

(23:51) What’s going on with Michael Misa’s injury? Should Sharks send him to WJCs?

(31:30) Revisiting the Fabian Zetterlund trade: Zack Ostapchuk is opening eyes!

(42:20) The San Jose Sharks debut their hilarious Player of the Game Award! Ryan Reaves has made a huge impact on the locker room.

Of course, we talk about Macklin Celebrini and Yaroslav Askarov! And we discuss another winning week of Sharks hockey.

(1:22:00) We dissect Shakir Mukhamadullin’s game, for better and worse. Is Keaton Verhoeff going to be a No. 1 defenseman?

(1:56:00) Marco Sturm interview!

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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 talk about the resurgent Sharks.

How good are the San Jose Sharks though, really?

We discuss their much-maligned defense, from John Klingberg to Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Kevin Woodley, NHL.com and InGoal Magazine goalie guru, jumps on to discuss Yaroslav Askarov’s improved play. He shares his thoughts about the specifics of why the young San Jose Sharks goalie has been so good in November. He also talks about the underrated Alex Nedeljkovic.

We also debate who’s the San Jose Sharks’ second-best forward, William Eklund or Will Smith. Also, why did the Sharks call up Zack Ostapchuk over the likes of Quentin Musty, Igor Chernyshov, and company?

Speaking of Chernyshov, Keegan focuses on the Russian’s strengths and weaknesses in his prospects focus. He also discusses perhaps the top 2026 Draft power forward, Ethan Belchetz, who has a cool Michael Misa connection.

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(00:10:07) What's up with the San Jose Sharks' defense? A lot of John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, and Shakir Mukhamadullin talk

(00:52:52) Kevin Woodley jumps on to break down why Yaroslav Askarov has improved so much this year

(01:50:02) Who's the San Jose Sharks' second-best forward? Why call up Zack Ostapchuk?

(02:24:28) Keegan discusses Igor Chernyshov's improving game, and where he still has to get better

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