Locked On Sharks - Daily Podcast On The San Jose Sharks Locked On Podcast Network

The San Jose Sharks won the 2024 NHL Draft lottery and the rights to draft Boston University center Macklin Celebrini. Start by examining what Celebrini means for the Sharks after one of the worst seasons in franchise history, how this helps to erase the pain of losing Tomas Hertl and Erik Karlsson, and why the Sharks' future is so bright. Then, why should Celerini turn pro now, and where would he fit into the Sharks lineup? Finally, why will Celebrini help change the Sharks' outlook by giving them more options with head coaching candidates and free agents?

It's Draft Lottery Day, and the San Jose Sharks are awaiting the fate of the lottery balls. Start by getting caught up on the draft lottery process, the odds that the Sharks get the first overall pick, and how far down they could possibly slide in the draft. Also, discuss the potential of the Pittsburgh Penguins pick and where it could end up. Then, what would it mean for San Jose to land Macklin Celebrini in the draft, how would it help to give them a foundational piece in their rebuild and some much-needed juice. Finally, why losing the lottery isn't the end of the world for the Sharks, and a look at Bob McKenzie's top 15 board heading into the draft lottery.

Henry Thrun finished his rookie season with the San Jose Sharks; where did he thrive, and where does he need to continue to work? Start by reviewing his stats and analytics and look at who he played most of the season with. Then, look at what the Sharks need to do to put Thrun in the best position to succeed, including defining his role on the team, finding the right partner, and learning from Mario Ferraro's development and how the Sharks can not ask too much too soon from Thrun. Finally, with Henry Thrun needing a new contract this offseason, look at his qualifying offer and discuss why Nikolai Knyzhov's contract could be the basis for Thrun's next contract.

Is Carter Yakemchuk what the San Jose Sharks need on the blue line? Daniel Gee of Elite Prospects joins to profile the 6'3 right-handed defenseman out of the WHL. We examine what makes him such an intriguing prospect and how he ranks compared to some of the other defensemen in this draft. Then, we discuss his timeline and development and why he is a Mike Grier type of player. Finally, Daniel gives his opinions on the 2024 NHL Draft class, who he likes in the top 5, and his love of Cayden Lindstrom.

With the NHL Draft lottery next week, Jack Bushman of Locked on Blackhawks joins to discuss the lottery and what Macklin Celebrini would bring to each franchise if they win. We examine how the Chicago Blackhawks would have one of the best young center combos in the NHL and how Celebrini would bring much-needed juice to the San Jose Sharks organization. Then, where does each team look if they do not win the lottery? We discussed our favorite prospects, including Ivan Demidov, Zeev Buium, and Cayden Lindstrom, and whether they would fit each organization. FInally, some of the biggest questions heading into the offseason for the Sharks and Blackhawks as they look to take the next step in their rebuilds.

William Eklund finished his first full season in the NHL. How does it compare to other San Jose Sharks' greats first full seasons? Start by reviewing Eklund's first full season, how he was utilized in all situations, where his scoring came from, and his experiment at center. Then, how did Eklund's age 21 season compare to Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl, and Timo Meier's first full seasons? Plus, who he played with compared to Couture, Hertl, and Timo in their first seasons. Finally, what does Eklund need to continue to work on as he continues his development, and what should his production look like next year?