Join Deveraux and Aaron tonight's episode as they discuss the San Jose Sharks' dramatic final push for the playoffs with just six games remaining. The guys recap four games including the Blues win where Macklin Celebrini joined the exclusive list of teenagers with 100 points in NHL history, a comeback win over Anaheim in the final 21 seconds of regulation, a gritty win over Toronto, and the gut-wrenching loss to Nashville where the Sharks came all the way back from 3-0 down to tie it in the third before the wheels fell off. They also break down the Western Conference Wild Card race with the Sharks sitting at 27% playoff odds, dive deep into the Month of March stats including San Jose's top-8 power play and bottom-3 goaltending, the San Jose Barracuda clinch a Calder Cup playoff spot, and they take your questions and comments live!

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Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 282 as we break down the end of the Sharks road trip; an OTL heartbreaker in St. Louis and a clutch 3-2 comeback win over Columbus that snapped a 6-game skid. Igor Chernyshov scores twice in his first career multi-goal game, Macklin Celebrini records his 100th career NHL assist as a teenager and is now on pace to shatter Joe Thornton's franchise scoring record, we break down exactly what this team needs to make the playoffs, and we take your questions and comments live!

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Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 281 as we break down the Sharks' playoff race with 13 games remaining, reaction to tonight's Sharks vs. Predators result, the Flyers loss and the scary Reaves dislocated finger situation, a deep dive on one of the most debated draft decisions in recent Sharks history: Will Smith vs. Matvei Michkov, the Pacific division is one of the worst in NHL history, the Sharks are one of only 5 teams this season without a shutout allowed, and we take your questions and comments live!

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Join Paul and Aaron for Episode 280 of The Fin Factor as the San Jose Sharks continue their playoff push! We break down five recent games including a chippy battle in Buffalo, a dominant 4-2 win over Boston, and a tough road loss in Ottawa. We dive deep into Michal Misa's incredible post-Olympic break performance where the advanced stats tell a remarkable story of a 19-year-old whose game has taken a major leap. Plus, Macklin Celebrini becomes just the 3rd fastest teenager in NHL history to reach 90 points, Ty Dellandrea signs a 2-year extension, and we take your questions and comments live!

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Join Paul and Aaron in tonight's episode as they discuss the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline and what San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier did, and didn't do, to reshape the roster. The guys break down the Timothy Liljegren trade to Washington, the extensions signed by Kiefer Sherwood and Alex Nedeljkovic, and the rumors that never materialized including Artemi Panarin, Simon Nemec, and the interest in pending UFAs Mario Ferraro and John Klingberg. Plus, a look at the last three games including the 7-5 win over Montreal highlighted by Macklin Celebrini's four-point night, the overtime losses to St. Louis and the Islanders, and where the Sharks stand in a wide-open Western Conference wild card race with 21 games to go. The guys also look ahead to an upcoming brutal road trip and break down the remaining schedule including three critical games against the Nashville Predators. They also take your questions and comments live!

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The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Shop our merchandise and sign up for the latest updates at: https://www.thefinfactor.com.

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Join Paul and Aaron as they break down an NHL milestone that hasn't been seen in 40 years — the Sharks just recorded 100 points from teenagers with Celebrini and Misa, and the trade deadline is Friday. They recap the Sharks' wins over Edmonton and Winnipeg, dig into every deadline target (Weegar, Ferraro, Nikishin and more), and answer your questions live. This team is real. But Grier has 5 days to make it realer.

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In this special episode, Paul and Aaron are joined by Doug Bentz, Chief Marketing Officer of the San Jose Sharks. From the SAP Center, we dive deep into the "Teal Reimagination," a multi-year project to modernize the Shark Tank, and discuss how the organization is rethinking the fan experience through connection, comfort, and convenience.

Doug also gives us an inside look at the major expansion of the Sharks Pro Shop, upcoming merchandise collaborations, and how the team is preparing for the future with stars like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith.

On this episode:

* The Teal Reimagination: Why this is more than just a renovation.

* SAP Center Upgrades: Prioritizing guest experience, luxury, and concourse flow.

* Sharks Pro Shop: Details on the store tripling in size and new retail collections.

* Olympic Buzz: Reaction to Macklin Celebrini’s dominant performance with Team Canada.

-- TIMESTAMPS --

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to Doug Bentz

00:39 - Renovation vs. "Reimagination" of the Tank

02:01 - Starting from the Ground Up: The new Legends Level

03:53 - How a playoff run affects the construction timeline

04:28 - The new Sharks Pro Shop will triple in size

05:04 - Solving the "Concourse Crowding" problem

05:44 - Better Flow: New entrances and walkthrough F&B options

07:00 - Adding new entry points to the upper bowl

07:34 - Influence of other arenas

09:18 - New outdoor spaces

12:23 - Improvements to Sharks Way

13:17 - The Teal Reimagination Website & Sharks Identity

16:06 - Entertainment upgrades for other events at SAP Center

17:25 - PayPal Park's outdoor venue impact on SAP Center

18:59 - San Jose's Arena Entertainment District

20:08 - SAP Center's future look as a shark tank

21:29 - Luxury box at ice level, penthouse upgrades, new seats

23:48 - Upcoming Sharks giveaways

26:51 - Merchandise Collaborations and Heritage 2.0

29:31 - Final thoughts and closing

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Aaron is joined by NBC in-game host and lifelong Sharks fan Alan Hoshida for an in-depth breakdown of the "youth movement" taking over San Jose. With the Olympic break in full swing, we analyze Macklin Celebrini’s historic sophomore pace and his dominance on Team Canada’s top line alongside McDavid and MacKinnon.

We also dive into the upcoming trade deadline: will Mike Grier be a buyer or a seller? We discuss potential defensive targets like Dougie Hamilton and Timothy Liljegren, the "roster crunch" facing the front office, and why Igor Chernyshov is becoming an "untouchable" piece of the core.

-- TIMESTAMPS --

00:00 – Episode Intro & Welcome

01:18 – Alan Hoshida: Journey to the Sharks Broadcast Booth

03:01 – Igor Chernyshov: Future Top-Six Winger?

05:35 – Coaching Strategy: Putting Young Prospects in a Position to Succeed

07:11 – Macklin Celebrini’s Historic Season & Hart Trophy Potential

08:34 – Celebrini at the Olympics: Dominating with McDavid & MacKinnon

09:31 – The "Celebrini Effect" on Bay Area Fandom

11:26 – Peer Respect: McDavid and MacKinnon on the "Young Star"

40:00 – Trade Deadline Strategy: Will Mike Grier Be a Buyer or Seller?

41:08 – Defensive Targets: Dougie Hamilton & Justin Faulk Rumors

49:09 – The Panarin Saga: Why the Sharks Said "Hard No" to New York

51:21 – Impact on the Pacific Playoff Race

1:02:11 – Bold Predictions & Final Stretch Outlook

1:03:19 – Lightning Round: Favorite Postgame Moments & Fan Questions

1:07:42 – Closing Remarks & Member Roll Call

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