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.

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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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In this episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we break down the San Jose Sharks prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS), examine Macklin Celebrini’s Olympic chances, and host a wide-ranging interview with William Eklund's agent Todd Diamond. From the Eklund extension to CHL vs NCAA development paths, this is must-watch content for die-hard fans and hockey nerds alike.

👇 Full episode breakdown:

(00:00) Intro + Ad Read (Bring Hockey Back)
(01:21) Episode Preview (WJSS, Todd Diamond)
(02:46) Why the World Junior Summer Showcase Matters
(05:09) Cole McKinney (USA) Breakdown
(07:18) Leo Sahlin Wallenius (Sweden) Breakdown
(12:30) Sam Dickinson (Canada) Breakdown
(17:07) Michael Misa (Canada) Breakdown
(19:43) Josh Ravensbergen (Canada) Goalie Profile
(22:28) Carson Wetsch (Canada) – Upside & Limitations
(25:12) Gavin McKenna – Future No. 1 Overall?
(26:50) San Jose Sharks' Dream Top-6 Projection: Celebrini, Smith & More
(31:36) Celebrini’s Olympic Roster Team Canada Chances
(59:30) Celebrini & Will Smith Training with Crosby + MacKinnon
(1:03:47) Todd Diamond Joins – Eklund's Wrist Injury & Recovery
(1:04:14) On William Eklund’s Extension, Wrist Emergency
(1:14:08) Jerry Maguire Moment? Eklund’s Calm Demeanor in ER
(1:17:15) Dmitry Orlov’s Fit With San Jose Sharks
(1:18:00) Orlov’s Unhappiness With Carolina Hurricanes
(1:23:15) Danil Gushchin Trade – Why He Was Moved
(1:25:14) Mike Grier's Growth as GM (Agent Perspective)
(1:27:04) Agents Perspective on The Centralized NHL Draft
(1:30:00) Barkov’s Leadership, Contract, Cap Sacrifices & Winning Mentality
(1:32:33) Are California Taxes Overrated in NHL Contract Talks?
(1:34:06) Rising Cap & NHL Revenue Streams – Will Growth Flatten?
(1:38:24) New CBA Rules, NCAA vs CHL Development Debate
(1:52:43) Life as an NHL Agent – Travel, Summer, and the Grind
(1:56:17) Wrap-Up & Farewell

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Two of the OHL’s top analysts, Brock Otten (McKeen’s Hockey) and Will Scouch (Scouching.ca) (1:03:19), break down whether Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson are NHL-ready and if they can crack the San Jose Sharks lineup this season. We also dive into Sharks winger prospects Quentin Musty, Kasper Halttunen, and Igor Chernysov. We also talk Danil Gushchin trade and bold 2025-26 predictions for the prospects.

00:00 Intro & Sponsor
04:19 Why Danil Gushchin Was Traded
19:27 Oskar Olausson: Can He Break Out with San Jose Sharks?
29:47 Thomas Bordeleau & Sharks Development Shift
37:00 Is Michael Misa Skipping College?
41:00 Is Michael Misa NHL Ready?
44:45 Will Sam Dickinson Make the NHL Roster?
56:00 Should Sharks Keep Collin Graf in NHL?
1:03:19 Roundtable with Brock Otten and Will Scouch: Are Sharks OHL Prospects NHL Ready?
1:07:01 Will Michael Misa Make the San Jose Sharks Roster?
1:15:03 What Role Will Misa Play: Wing or Center?
1:24:00 Is Sam Dickinson NHL Ready or Rushed?
1:49:00 Which Sharks Winger Prospect Makes the NHL First?
1:57:00 Ceilings & NHL Comparisons: Musty, Halttunen, Chernysov
2:06:00 Final Thoughts & Sign-Off

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What does long-time NHL video coach Steve Peters think of the revamped San Jose Sharks?

Peters breaks down ideal lines, shares his dark horse Shark this coming season, and more. (45:07)

But before we get to Peters, Sheng discusses his thoughts about the Ryan Reaves trade. Why might this deal make sense from the San Jose Sharks’ perspective? (3:37)

Why did the Sharks land on free agent sniper Jeff Skinner? (25:24)

How were these moves part of GM Mike Grier’s possible grand plan for 2027-28? The Sharks are doing something different than the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers’ rebuilds. (34:16)

And now, Steve Peters! (45:07)

How does Peters see the Sharks forward lines? (51:42)

Who is Peters’s sleeper Shark this year? (55:40)

Peters thinks it could still be a challenge to find the winger to play with Smith at center. (1:04:31)

Where does Reaves fit in? (1:10:45)

Speaking up for Collin Graf. (1:13:18)

There are a lot of bottom-six guys! (1:18:04)

What about Michael Misa? Why might Penn State not be the best option for him? (1:19:33)

How would Peters put together the San Jose Sharks’ defense? (1:28:38)

How much game do Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg have left in the tank? (1:32:22)

Can Sam Dickinson stick in the San Jose Sharks’ line-up? (1:40:15)

Let’s talk goaltending! Why does Peters like the addition of Alex Nedeljkovic? (1:45:39)

Will the Sharks’ special teams get better? (1:48:03)

What does Peters think about the different neutral zone forecheck that Ryan Warsofsky instituted late last year? (1:49:54)

Does Peters think this Sharks team is better than last year’s opening night group? (1:55:20)

Finally, I ask Peters about his experience as video coach for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup.

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Are the San Jose Sharks better now than they were last year? (22:10) What’s the trade value of their defensemen? (1:07:16)

But before we talk about the state of the line-up, let’s talk about other big Sharks news.

William Eklund and the San Jose Sharks agreed to an extension, why do both sides seem content with a shorter deal? (3:11)

Let’s talk about the Thomas Bordeleau trade, a potential Danil Gushchin trade, and fresh starts for both.

Prospects Scrimmage impressions: When will we know if Michael Misa is NHL-ready? How about Sam Dickinson? (15:16)

The San Jose Sharks signed Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg, Philipp Kurashev, and Adam Gaudette. They also traded for Alex Nedeljkovic and claimed Nick Leddy off waivers. Are they a better team now than last year before the Mackenzie Blackwood deal? (22:10)

What’s Sheng’s projected forward group right? (25:06)

GM Mike Grier says the Sharks are still looking for top-nine winger help too.

How about Sheng’s projected defense? (44:01)

So are the Sharks better than last year? (1:00:14)

It looks like the San Jose Sharks are trading a defenseman. Sheng spoke with multiple NHL scouts to get a sense of how they value San Jose’s perhaps more expendable blueliners. (1:07:16)

Mario Ferraro

Timothy Liljegren (1:13:29)

Henry Thrun (1:16:39)

Jack Thompson

Vincent Desharnais

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How did we grade the San Jose Sharks’ 2025 Draft? (46:54)

Before we get to our thoughts, we break down the latest Sharks’ news.

The San Jose Sharks buy out Marc-Edouard Vlasic…why? (3:18)

Congratulations, Joe Thornton! Jumbo is going to the Hockey Hall of Fame in November. (12:01)

We preview free agency…we each make a Sharks’ free agency prediction. Also, what are some realistic signings that San Jose should make? (15:45)

And now, our thoughts on the San Jose Sharks 2025 Draft! (46:54)

Michael Misa: Sheng describes what it was like in Los Angeles on Thursday, as all the Misa vs. Anton Frondell for No. 2 rumors were swirling. What are Keegan’s thoughts about Misa and Frondell? (53:14)

Josh Ravensbergen: Why does this pick make sense? (1:17:13)

Haoxi (Simon) Wang: Keegan gets why the San Jose Sharks opted for Wang over Blake Fiddler. (1:26:52)

Cole McKinney: Sneaky value pick? (1:40:34)

Teddy Mutryn (1:49:49)

Ilyas Magomedsultanov (1:58:13)

Zack Sharp (2:04:10)

Max Heise (2:08:41)

Richard Gallant (2:13:11)

Our San Jose Sharks’ 2025 Draft grades! Sheng is higher on the Sharks’ work than Keegan. (2:18:30)