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While Mike Grier has said he is done with any significant additions to the roster, the San Jose Sharks still need a right-handed puck-moving defenseman. With free agency winding down, look at some of the best options on the market for the Sharks. Start with Justin Schultz and why he would provide exactly what San Jose is looking for despite being the oldest player in this group. Look at Schultz's metrics and how they match a huge need for the Sharks. Then, Adam Boqvist has become a popular name among Sharks fans. Is he worth a swing, or are the Sharks looking at a Calen Addison 2.0? John Klingberg lost most of the 2023-24 season due to a hip injury. Is he the perfect bounce-back candidate? Or is the defense going to be an issue? Finally, Tyson Barrie is another popular name among Sharks fans to help fill the void. Do the analytics agree, or are Barrie's best days gone?

General Manager Mike Grier and the San Jose Sharks opened free agency with a splash! The Sharks added two veteran forwards, Tyler Toffoli and Alex Wennberg, who should fill meaningful roles. Start with Toffoli and explain why he is the perfect addition to the Sharks and why his skill sets complement Macklin Celebrini. Then Alex Wennberg might have been slightly overpaid, but he brings insurance for Logan Couture. Examine what Wennberg will bring to the Sharks and why his flexibility will be huge for San Jose. Finally, the San Jose Barracuda made a couple of signings in Jimmy Schuldt and Lucas Carlsson, and look at the areas that Mike Grier needs to attack over the next couple of days in free agency.

The San Jose Sharks made several roster moves ahead of free agency. The Sharks announced the signings of Luke Kunin and Justin Bailey and the termination of Nikolai Knyzhov's contract. Start with what Kunin's re-signing means and why it sets him up for a potential trade piece at the deadline. Then, what are the expectations for Justin Bailey heading into the season, and why could he be a massive upgrade for the San Jose Barracuda's top six? Next, the what if of Nikolai Knyzhov's career and if it wasn't derailed by injuries. The Sharks also made qualifying offers to Egor Afanasyev, Thomas Bordeleau, Brandon Coe, Ty Dellandrea, Ty Emberson, Carl Grundstrom, and Henry Thrun. They also let Calen Addison, Jacob Peterson, Jack Studnicka, and Filip Zadina test free agency. Examine what went wrong for the players who went to free agency and what is next for those getting offers. Finally, do a roster reset to see who is still signed and what Mike Grier should be looking to add when free agency starts.

On a busy Day two of the National Hockey League's annual draft, the San Jose Sharks added several key players to their prospect pool. Start by looking at forward Igor Chernyshov, who many had predicted would go in the late teens or early twenties. His skill set is a great complement to what the Sharks have added in their high-end skill players like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, and a look at what his potential timeline to come to North America looks like. What were they getting when San Jose added defenseman Leo Sahlin Wallenius to their prospect pool? Look at how he could be a big addition to the Sharks in a few seasons. Then, Carson Wetsch has the makings of a fan favorite with his combination of skill, grit, and intensity. Next, look at new goalie Christian Kirsch and some of the tools he has in the net. With the additions of Colton Roberts and Nate Misskey, the Sharks added two big, bullying defensemen to the ranks. Finally, Yaroslav Korostelyov is a potential piece in the net as the Sharks look to find their long-term goalie.

The San Jose Sharks made two franchise-altering selections in the National Hockey League's Draft. Selecting Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick will change how the Sharks organization is viewed because of how special a player he is considered. Discuss what Celebrini will bring to the organization and the ceremonial handing off of the organization from Joe Thornton to Celebrini as the Sharks enter a new era of hockey. Then, the Sharks picked left-handed defenseman Sam Dickinson from the London Knights. Examine the decision between Zeev Buium and Dickinson, what Dickinson will bring to the Sharks, and what he will need to continue to develop when he returns to London. Finally, who are some of the best players left at 33 for the Sharks to start the 2nd round? Examine some players that the Sharks should be interested in drafting with the 33rd pick, including Charlie Elick, Dominik Badinka, and Henry Mews.

Who is the Bang The Table pick for the San Jose Sharks at pick 11? Look at some of the players who could be available and why Beckett Sennecke of the Oshawa Generals is the player that the Sharks should run to the podium if he is available. Analyze why Sennecke would help to solidify the Sharks forward group and why the upside is too good to pass up for San Jose. Next, look at Carter Yakemchuk (Calgary Hitmen) and Zayne Parekh (Sagina Spirit), why each would be worth the pick at 11, and which one feels more like a Mike Grier pick. Finally, look at three players to target at 33 in EJ Emery (USNTDP), Henry Mews (Ottawa 67s), and Teddy Stiga (USNTDP) and the merits of each player.