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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?

Armed with 4 potential draft picks in the top 42, Mike Grier and the San Jose Sharks have all the ammo to move around the draft board. If they wanted to move up from the 14th pick they received from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Erik Karlsson trade, how far can they move up? Start with what the Sharks currently have based on a draft pick value chart and how this compares to the 2023 NHL Draft. Then, look at historic trades and how a trade like this has been rare over the past 20 years. Next, look at the three scenarios of trading the 14th overall pick with both of the second-round picks and each of the second-round picks to see how far up the Sharks can go. Finally, which teams make sense to target for a potential trade, and more importantly, which players should the Sharks try to target?

Fabian Zetterlund had his breakout season this year for the San Jose Sharks. Can he improve on it? Start by analyzing Zetterlund's statistics and why he made the leap, especially after what Sharks fans had seen at the end of the 2022-23 season. Then, look at what's next for Zetterlund and why a 35-goal season isn't out of the question, especially if The Lund Line continues next year. Finally, why is Zetterlund's next contract going to be interesting in the Sharks' rebuild as Zetterlund takes advantage of his opportunity?

Now that David Quinn is gone, how did the San Jose Sharks perform during his tenure behind the bench? Start by looking at how the San Jose Sharks statistics over the past two seasons stacked against the rest of the league and how Quinn might have underperformed despite the roster. Then, Nico Sturm's exit interview could have given clues to what was going on behind the scenes and if Quinn's system wasn't putting the Sharks in the best position to succeed this season. Finally, what qualities should the Sharks covet in their new head coach?