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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San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice rink rat Zubair Jeewanjee are joined by another Sharks legend!

Jason Demers, now with NHL Network, talks about the Sharks’ off-season additions on the blueline, Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg, and Nick Leddy. He also shares his thoughts on prospects Sam Dickinson and Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Demers also shares how Boyle impacted him, when both patrolled the San Jose Sharks’ blueline. He also talks about the importance of sports psychology and mental health.

We also discuss Michael Misa’s next step, Macklin Celebrini’s stunning evolution, and the underrated Alex Wennberg.

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(00:00:00) – Intro & Sponsor: Bring Hockey Back
(00:03:00) – Michael Misa Debate: Keep or Send Back?
(00:08:50) – Comparing Misa to Will Smith & Sam Dickinson
(00:10:45) – Keegan’s Case for Keeping Misa
(00:13:30) – Zubair on Development & IQ
(00:14:00) – Celebrini’s Emergence: “It’s His Room Now”
(00:18:00) – Alex Wennberg’s Underrated Two-Way Impact
(00:20:30) – Role Players & Emerging Forwards
(00:23:40) – Jason Demers & Dan Boyle Join
(00:25:00) – Sharks’ Turnaround: 5-2-1 Run Explained
(00:27:00) – JD Demers on System Shift
(00:28:30) – San Jose Sharks’ Defense Deep Dive
(00:31:00) – Fans Roast John Klingberg (and Why They’re Wrong)
(00:33:00) – Dan Boyle on Power Play Dynamics
(00:39:00) – Why the Aggressive 2-1-2 Style Fits Sharks’ DNA
(00:43:00) – Defense Pairings: Leddy, Mukhamadullin, Dickinson, Orlov
(00:45:30) – Askarov’s Growth in Net
(00:47:30) – Demers & Boyle on Goalie Oversliding
(00:57:00) – Locker Room Camaraderie: Sticks, Sharpening & Stories
(01:02:00) – Mentorship & Mental Health in the NHL
(01:12:00) – JD’s Journey to Game #700
(01:26:00) – Dan Boyle’s Perspective: Support Systems Matter
(01:34:00) – Life After Hockey & JD’s New Mental Health App
(01:43:00) – Breathwork, Flow State & Mind-Body Tools for Athletes
(01:49:00) – Final Reflections: Anxiety, Growth & Gratitude
(01:55:42) – Rapidfire Blueline Takes: Liljegren, Ferraro PK Value, Mukhamadullin/Vlasic Comps
(01:57:02) – “Moose” Breakout Pass Debate, Point Pace, and Quality-of-Opponent Context
(01:59:00) – Demers Leaves
(02:00:05) – Candid Mental Health Story and Why It Matters
(02:01:19) – Are We… Confident? Cautious Optimism After a Strong Run
(02:02:26) – Next Big Test: Winnipeg Preview (Size, Depth, Elite Goaltending)
(02:04:59) – Confidence Compounds: Swagger, Vocal Leadership, PK Sturdiness
(02:07:11) – New Identity: Initiating Physicality vs. Merely Responding
(02:09:14) – PK Turnaround and Individual Stick-Detail Shoutouts
(02:09:46) – Roster Crunch Coming for San Jose Sharks’ D, What Happens?
(02:11:36) – Keep Misa Up? Shot Volume, Finishing Will Follow
(02:12:41) – Prospect Watch: Albert Smiths, 17-Year-Old LHD in Liiga
(02:15:59) – 2026 Class Vibe: Defense-Heavy, Many Righties, Strong Top-10 Draft
(02:16:10) – Sharks Prospect: Eric Pohlkamp (DU) Profile — Rush Offense & Cannon Shot
(02:18:25) – Pohlkamp’s Ceiling: PP1 vs. Depth Value
(02:23:58) – NCAA Is Stacked: Why That Matters for Evaluation
(02:25:22) – Trade Market Hopes for an Offensive RHD
(02:27:21) – Late Bloomers & Overagers: NHL’s Hidden Goldmine
(02:30:55) – Wrap and Sign-Off: Long Episode, Worth It

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The good vibes are back with the San Jose Sharks!

San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice rink rat Zubair Jeewanjee talk about the Macklin Celebrini superstar tour. Boyle, who’s played with his share of great players, puts Celebrini in rarified air. We also discuss some of Celebrini’s less-obvious skills.

Along the way, Boyle tells a hilarious Igor Larionov story.

Should the San Jose Sharks be concerned about Yaroslav Askarov’s play? Boyle doesn’t think so, while Sheng shares insight into Askarov’s relationship with the media.

We’re nearing decision time on Sam Dickinson and Michael Misa, should they stay in the NHL or go back to juniors? The boys have a far different opinion of Misa’s game against the Los Angeles Kings than most of you.

Boyle weighs in on the San Jose Sharks’ veteran defensemen, Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg. Dan likes their recent play.

To close the show, Zubair praises William Eklund and Will Smith and Collin Graf’s development.

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(3:35) Macklin Celebrini is a superstar?
(8:55) Celebrini's underrated skills?
(13:20) Is Celebrini making Team Canada?
(31:28) The definition of a superstar?
(44:04) Trick or treat: Our favorite players? Scariest players?
(46:20) Boyle tells a hilarious Igor Larionov story
(1:02:10) Worried about Yaroslav Askarov?
(1:16:08) Should the San Jose Sharks keep Misa and Dickinson?
(1:21:04) How are Dmitry Orlov & John Klingberg looking?
(1:52:38) Mike Grier's vision of Sharks coming together?
(1:53:55) Ryan Warsofsky's tactical changes helping Sharks?
(1:57:35) Love for William Eklund

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