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

It's time for the first Locked on Sharks NHL Mock Draft. Using the FC Hockey Mock Draft simulator, take a crack at three different versions of the first two rounds, where the Sharks would target a forward at 14 with the Pittsburgh Penguins pick and then try and add defense with their picks in the second round. Then, what would the mock draft look like if the San Jose Sharks targeted a defenseman with the Penguin's pick? Finally, what would a pure best-player available mock draft look like where the Sharks take the highest-rated player on the board, regardless of position?

Mikael Granlund was on the verge of being bought out by the Pittsburgh Penguins before his trade to the San Jose Sharks. What a difference in scenery can do for a career. Granlund posted a career-high in time on ice and led the Sharks in points. Can Granlund continue to replicate Tomas Hertl's production? Review Granlund's season and what made him so successful this year, and look at the analytics behind his production. Then, ask if Granlund can continue to replicate Hertl's production for a fraction of the cost and with more flexibility on his contract and why he should be able to do so. Finally, look at what is next for Granlund as the Sharks enter the offseason and if Granlund will be the Sharks' last good trade piece.

The San Jose Sharks enter the 2024 offseason with several big questions as they look to build after one of the worst seasons in modern NHL history. Look at three big questions that Mike Grier and the Sharks face this offseason, including how they infuse more quality NHL talent onto the roster. Discuss why it's important for Grier to add quality veteran pieces this offseason and the latest news on whether Will Smith will sign his ELC. Then, examine the next big question about the Sharks: how do they handle the questions around Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard Vlasic? Start with Couture and why, despite positive expectations around Couture's future, the Sharks need to prepare for the worst-case scenario and then examine if buying out Vlasic is a viable option as the Sharks look to relieve the logjam on the blueline. Finally, the Sharks should ask if the right people are in the right situation at the right time, with Sharks head coach David Quinn and San Jose Barracuda head coach John McCarthy.

The San Jose Sharks 2023-24 season has mercifully come to a close. Start with how tough of a season this has been for Sharks' fans and the hope that this will be rock bottom for the fanbase and franchise in their rebuild. Look at some of the statistics for the team, including the 10th-worst goal differential in NHL history and who finished as points leaders on the team. Then, look at what is next for the Sharks, why they need to start building things up after this season, and what to expect from Locked on Sharks in the offseason. Finally, the NHL Central Scouting released their final rankings and review the player movement from the midterms and who could be available for the Sharks at the 2024 NHL Draft.

San Jose Sharks goalie Devin Cooley joins the show to discuss his path back to San Jose. We start with the craziness of the past month, who his favorite player growing up was, and who is on his goalie Mt. Rushmore. We discuss being a walk-on at the University of Denver, taking advantage of every opportunity, and his early days in the AHL and ECHL with Nashville and Florida. We also converse about the trade that brought him to San Jose, winning his first game, if Thomas Speer is a wizard and the potential of an extension with the Sharks. Finally, we get to know Devin off the ice and learn about his flexibility, owning a rabbit, and socks with skates.

Is Konsta Helenius just Finnish William Eklund? Alex Appleyard of Smaht Scouting joins to profile the Mikkelin Jukurit forward and what makes him such an intriguing player. We discuss Helenius' high-end hockey IQ, his ability to read plays, and how he needs to continue to work on his skating as he progresses. Then, we examine his timeline before he jumps to the NHL, where he would fit into the Sharks prospect pool and a comparison between Helenius and Mikael Granlund. Finally, how does Alex stack up the top 5 in the NHL Draft, and what are his thoughts on some of the defensemen in the class, including Zeev Buium.