Summary
Its 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 forSelke? Its not as crazy as it sounds. We also discuss the state of the San Jose Sharks blueline: Who deserves to play every night? Whats going on with Shakir Mukhamadullin? Whats a path for the young San Jose Sharks defenseman to get more consistent playing time? Dan is honest about what hes 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. Sponsored by Bring Hockey Back. Custom jerseys, hockey gear & tees for every fan. Use promo code: SANJOSEHOCKEYNOW for 15% off. Listen on Spotify: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4l4mpAD... Listen on Apple: San Jose Hockey Now Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow San Jose Hockey Now San Jose Hockey Now: https://sanjosehockeynow.com/ Instagram: @sanjosehockeynow: / sanjosehockeynow Twitter/X: @Sheng_Peng: https://x.com/Sheng_Peng Twitter/X: @halfwall_hockey: https://x.com/halfwall_hockey Facebook: San Jose Hockey Now: / sjhockeynow 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 Misas AHL Conditioning Stint (00:10:02) What Shane Wrights Path Means for Misas Development (00:13:36) San Jose Sharks Inconsistent Compete Level Over the Last Month (00:15:23) Surviving the NHL Seasons Middle 40 Game Grind (00:18:03) Sharks Practice Response to the 71 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 Smiths 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 Mukhamadullins 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 Hes 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.