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The San Jose Sharks are selecting Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick in the National Hockey League's Draft in Las Vegas, but what are they actually getting in him? Start by examining his stats and analytics from his Hobey Baker winning season at Boston University and how his career projects based on these stats. Then, what do some of the top public scouts have to say about Celebrini? Look at why they think he is more well-rounded than Connor Bedard and why his defensive game will be the difference in his development. Finally, why should the Sharks be aggressive in surrounding Celebrini and Will Smith with quality talent this offseason?

The Ontario Hockey League has several players who could be of interest to the San Jose Sharks at the end of the first round/beginning of the second round in the NHL Draft. Ben Jordan of Puck Preps joins to help profile three of them. We start with Guelph's Jett Luchanko and why, if he is available at 33, the Sharks should sprint to the podium. Then we discuss forward Luke Misa of the (now) Brampton Steelheads and if he is worth being selected in the top two rounds. Finally, we move to the blueline to discuss the Ottawa 67's Henry Mews and why he could be a potential steal at 33 for the Sharks, especially if they go forward with their top two picks.

The San Jose Sharks officially make Ryan Warsofsky the 11th head coach in franchise history. Start by examining why this is the right hire for the Sharks now, why we can't hold the Sharks' defensive woes against him, and a look at Warsofsky's resume. Then, revisit a clip with Sarah Avampato from when Warsofsky was first hired as an assistant coach in 2022 and what to expect with Warsofsky as the bench boss. Finally, look at two of the biggest challenges Warsofsky will face, including what type of staff he will put together and how he can create a better defensive system this season.

The San Jose Sharks 2023 NHL Draft class looks to be a foundational piece in their rebuild. Start with the three first-round picks, Will Smith, Quentin Musty, and David Edstrom, and how their draft plus one season finished. Look at Will Smith's season at Boston College and the next step for him in the National Hockey League. Then, how Musty and Edstrom look to be key pieces in the Sharks' future and where they will be next year. Then, look at how Kasper Halttunen's game grew this season, what Brandon Svoboda needs to do at Boston University, and why Luca Cagnoni looks like a steal in the fourth round. Finish up with Axel Landen in the SHL, Eric Pohlkamp's jump to the University of Denver, David Klee's upcoming time at the University of North Dakota, and Yegor Rimashevsky's production in the KHL.

The Locked on NHL hosts completed a mock draft! With the San Jose Sharks picking first and fourteenth, who did they select in the draft, and who was available for them at the start of the second round? Start by looking at how the top 10 shook out with the Sharks picking Macklin Celebrini first overall and then how a run of defensemen took place in the top eight picks. Then, examine who would be available for the Sharks at 14, who they should target, and the contingency plan. Finally, how the rest of the draft finished off and the potential players for the Sharks to draft at pick 33 in the second round.

After a disappointing playoff performance, Jacob Trouba is in the crosshairs for New York Rangers fans. What could they expect if the San Jose Sharks wanted to try and help the Rangers by acquiring Trouba for a price? First, start off by explaining why the Rangers would be looking to move Trouba and what type of player the Sharks would get in Trouba. Then, what pieces do the Rangers have to offer in a salary cap dump, and would former second-overall pick Kaapo Kakko make sense for the Sharks to target? Finally, does it make sense for Mike Grier to make this move?