As we get ready for the draft, our Ted Ramey sits down with Curtis Pashelka of Bay Area News Group, Max Miller of NHL.com, and Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now and NBCSCA to discuss a number of topics heading into one of the biggest days of the year, and one of the biggest off-seasons in Sharks history.
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Hell ya, good stuff on a Friday morning.
Your place on the standings is a byproduct, not a standard to build around. Chasing short term milestones is not the way. We've seen plenty of stars want out when the team isn't competitive and anchored with bad contracts. How many have left after 3/4 years of no playoffs with a young promising core and no anchor contracts? We're fortunate to be rebuilding during an era with franchise-changing players to pick from, unlike the covid era. Were fans so satisfied with the last era of Sharks core that they want to relive it? Or do they want to try developing a cup winning core that could last 10 years or more?
Great discussion, Ted. Appreciate the insight!
For most players, it takes 5 years to go from talented draft pick to good NHL player. Sharks have a great pipeline, but its still a couple years away from becoming a major factor. Seems like there are a lot of expectations for these 19/20 year olds. Chernyshov, Bystedt, Halttunen, Musty, Dickinson, the upcoming pick.
As for Smith to wing, why? If you can roll MIsa, Macklin and Smith down the middle, you can be a 3 line team that's dangerous all game long. 4th liners for PK and a couple shifts per period. Winning in sports is often about finding the mismatch and rolling 3 lines led by very high-end, possibly elite C's, is something other teams will really struggle to handle. Going back in time, when Pavelski slotted 'down' to 3C, with wingers Mitchell and Wellwood (not exactly elite wingers), that line just dominated.
There have been times when the Sharks put out "helicopter lines" during their long playoff runs.
Martone isn't mean and nasty. Misa is more mean and nasty than Martone.
Thanks Ted!
Sharks draft Misa at 2. I would put Smith on the 2ns line with Misa Cheryahov. I’m not sure the Sharks could swing a deal for JJ Peterka, but he fits the timeline. Have him on the first line with Celibrini. I would sign Granland to a 2-3yr deal at 5 million AAV., Sharks can build up the middle, have Smith in top 6, and have third with Ekland, Granland and Tifoli. Musty, Weinberg, and Goodrow would be a great 4th line. Sign or trade for a couple D-man. Just a thought or two
Do the sharks own their 2026 1st round pick?
why everyone getting their panties wet about winning right now. Stupid ass kids and their desire of instant gratification. We have young team with below average players.
Acquire talent.
We already have the next face of the league in Celebrini, don’t accelerate the process. Let it play out and grow.
Why the FUCK does playoffs need to happen so soon, all of our potential players are under 23, they WILL get BETTER.
All these young humans who act like they can talk sports when they have zero shit life experience, dude.
Let this shit cook, keep the positive momentum going.
Even though team was last place, vibes were high.
NOT because of a lack of culture but BECAUSE of an AWARE culture.
Some of the most boring ass personalities here too.
Great discussion bro. Keep up the work
This is amazing. All the top Sharks reporters. Thank you Ted
Misa has that DOG in him too. He plays physical and fits the mold. Hoping we land his talents