The San Jose Sharks finished signing their RFA's by inking Henry Thrun and Thomas Bordeleau this week. Examine what their contracts mean for their respective futures and their positions in the franchise. Then, several San Jose Sharks met with the media recently to react to some of their press availabilities. Start with newly re-signed defenseman Henry Thrun and the focus of his offseason training and his relationship with Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky. Also, hear from new forward Ty Dellandrea about what he learned with Logan Stankoven and Wyatt Johnston on the Dallas Stars last year. Finally, Ale ..read more

The San Jose Sharks drafted Igor Chernyshov with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. What are they getting in the Russian forward? Explore Chernyshov's draft profile, what the analytical models think of Chernyshov's future, and what his scouting reports said. Then, after watching Chernyshov's game tape in both the KHL and the MHL, what are the main takeaways from his games, and why will he make the other skilled players in the prospect pool jobs much easier. Finally, what's next for Igor Cherynshov in the upcoming season and why he could play in San Jose sooner rather than later. &nbs ..read more

With the 2024 draft class additions, how does the San Jose Sharks prospect pool stack up, and where does each member rank? Start by examining how the prospects ranked before the 2024 NHL Draft and who missed the top ten cut, including first-round pick David Edstrom. Then, where do Filip Bystedt and Igor Chernyshov fit into the rankings, and if I might be too low on Chernyshov? Next, Danil Gushchin's place in the top 10, how Kasper Halttunen has continued to grow his game, Luca Cagnoni's next step, and Shakir Mukhamadullin is ready to graduate. Finish up with the top four, and where does Sam Di ..read more

After Mike Grier's busy offseason, where does the San Jose Sharks roster currently sit? A breakdown of players who are locks to make the roster, who should make it, and who is fighting for their jobs at each position. Start with the forwards and why Macklin Celebrini most likely makes the roster, but there is a very small chance he starts with the San Jose Barracuda. As well as why Thomas Bordeleau could be on the outside looking in for a roster spot. Then, move to the defense and how the addition of Jake Walman changes the dynamic and which young players will need a great training camp to mak ..read more

Where should the 2024-25 San Jose Sharks see improvement, and where could there be regression? Start with why the Sharks' offense could see tangible improvement this season, thanks to the increase in offensive talent from Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Tyler Toffoli. Then, after the Sharks' penalty kill finished near the bottom of the league, they could see a big rebound this season. With the additions of Barclay Goodrow, Alex Wennberg, and Ty Dellandrea, the Sharks penalty kill could see an improvement with Ryan Warsofsky's new scheme. Finally, the Sharks saw good goaltending despite the ..read more

Fabian Zetterlund had a breakout season for the San Jose Sharks and is entering the last season of his current contract. What are some comparable contracts if the Sharks wanted to lock up Zetterlund long-term? Start by looking at Zetterlund's production from 2023-24 and what ESPN is projecting for Zetterlund to do in the 2024-25 season. Examine Seattle Kraken Eeli Tolvanen's new contract and compare production between Tolvanen and Zetterlun. Then, while Alexis Lafrenière is a more skilled player than Zetterlund, their production is similar. How could Lafrenière's upcoming contract affect Zette ..read more

Macklin Celebrini is set to join a special group of players as a first-overall pick playing in the NHL right away. How have some of the other first overalls faired in their first season in the NHL? Start by looking at all the players who have been selected first and went straight to the NHL since the lockout. Then, break down which players had the best seasons in terms of goals, points, and points per game, which shows how special Sidney Crosby was when he joined the NHL, as well as Conor Bedard's underrated season last year. Finally, what can we expect from Macklin Celebrini based on the aver ..read more

The San Jose Sharks hoped to solve their long-term blueline issues by selecting Sam Dickinson with the 11th overall pick. Analyze what makes Dickinson such an intriguing prospect for the Sharks by diving into his game tape. Start with how Dickinson already uses his size and frame so well as a young player, plus his ability to defend and join the rush at such a high level. Then, examine the biggest area that Dickinson needs to work on: his decision-making under pressure. Discuss some examples in Dickinson's game where this issue arises and how he can work on fixing it. Finally, explore when Dic ..read more

After the 2024 NHL Draft, Mike Grier and the San Jose Sharks have built one of the best prospect pools in the entire league. Sebastian High of Locked on NHL Prospects gives his thoughts on the Sharks' prospect pool, how the foundation is set with William Eklund, Macklin Celebrini, and Will Smith, and why Sam Dickinson was exactly what the Sharks needed on the blue line. Then, examine the Sharks' greatest strength in their forward group and who the Sharks could have four first-round picks down the middle, as well as plenty of complementary pieces thanks to their recent drafts. Then, look at the ..read more

With the offseason all but wrapped up for the San Jose Sharks and the National Hockey League, who were the big winners and losers for the Sharks? Start with why William Eklund has to be the biggest winner this offseason with the additions of Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini, and Alex Wennberg, all considered natural centers. Then, why might Thomas Bordeleau have seen his NHL job evaporate with the additions Mike Grier made this offseason? Then, shift to the bottom six and explain why Givani Smith might be playing with the San Jose Barracuda next year, thanks to the additions of Ty Dellandrea and ..read more