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
(01:15:03) 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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⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

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

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast dives into everything San Jose Sharks fans are buzzing about — with deep insights, debate, and a little heat.

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is brought to you by Bring Hockey Back!

🦈 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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