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The San Jose Sharks finished signing their RFA's by inking Henry Thrun and Thomas Bordeleau this week. Examine what their contracts mean for their respective futures and their positions in the franchise. Then, several San Jose Sharks met with the media recently to react to some of their press availabilities. Start with newly re-signed defenseman Henry Thrun and the focus of his offseason training and his relationship with Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky. Also, hear from new forward Ty Dellandrea about what he learned with Logan Stankoven and Wyatt Johnston on the Dallas Stars last year. Finally, Alex Wennberg on a mentorship of young players as well as playing on a brand new team with the Seattle Kraken.

Vancouver Giants and San Jose Sharks prospect Colton Roberts joins the show. We discuss who some of his favorite players were growing up and his path to the NHL Draft. We discuss his draft day experience and the carwash. Then, the quick turnaround to San Jose and development camp and his experience. We also chat about Macklin Celebrini's impact and playing Celebrini when they were both kids. Colton also talks about what Vancouver needs to do next season to make a run in the WHL playoffs. We finish off by getting to know Colton off the ice and why his dog is a "prick."

The San Jose Sharks drafted Igor Chernyshov with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. What are they getting in the Russian forward? Explore Chernyshov's draft profile, what the analytical models think of Chernyshov's future, and what his scouting reports said. Then, after watching Chernyshov's game tape in both the KHL and the MHL, what are the main takeaways from his games, and why will he make the other skilled players in the prospect pool jobs much easier. Finally, what's next for Igor Cherynshov in the upcoming season and why he could play in San Jose sooner rather than later.

With the 2024 draft class additions, how does the San Jose Sharks prospect pool stack up, and where does each member rank? Start by examining how the prospects ranked before the 2024 NHL Draft and who missed the top ten cut, including first-round pick David Edstrom. Then, where do Filip Bystedt and Igor Chernyshov fit into the rankings, and if I might be too low on Chernyshov? Next, Danil Gushchin's place in the top 10, how Kasper Halttunen has continued to grow his game, Luca Cagnoni's next step, and Shakir Mukhamadullin is ready to graduate. Finish up with the top four, and where does Sam Dickinson rank among the forwards Quentin Musty, Will Smith, and Macklin Celebrini?

After Mike Grier's busy offseason, where does the San Jose Sharks roster currently sit? A breakdown of players who are locks to make the roster, who should make it, and who is fighting for their jobs at each position. Start with the forwards and why Macklin Celebrini most likely makes the roster, but there is a very small chance he starts with the San Jose Barracuda. As well as why Thomas Bordeleau could be on the outside looking in for a roster spot. Then, move to the defense and how the addition of Jake Walman changes the dynamic and which young players will need a great training camp to make the roster. Plus, why is the goaltending pretty cut and dry with Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek? Finally, who makes the 23-man roster, and what do the lines look like with and without Logan Couture?

Where should the 2024-25 San Jose Sharks see improvement, and where could there be regression? Start with why the Sharks' offense could see tangible improvement this season, thanks to the increase in offensive talent from Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Tyler Toffoli. Then, after the Sharks' penalty kill finished near the bottom of the league, they could see a big rebound this season. With the additions of Barclay Goodrow, Alex Wennberg, and Ty Dellandrea, the Sharks penalty kill could see an improvement with Ryan Warsofsky's new scheme. Finally, the Sharks saw good goaltending despite the team in front of Kappo Kahkonen and Mackenzie Blackwood. Could there be a regression with Vitek Vanecek entering the fray?