Hey Fellas, I have to say I love these round tables. I used to love Randy's Hockey Hot Stove between the 2nd and 3rd periods with all of the Sharks broadcast team. I am a Sharks geek though so there is that. I don't really consider myself a true hockey fan because I only really follow the Sharks. I have some knowledge of the league just from following the Sharks pretty closely but, I do love hearing you guys talk Sharks hockey as a group. I mean when you consider the years of experienced represented by the 6 of you that is nothing to sneeze at!
My first season as a Sharks fan was during the afore mentioned 93-94 season. I happened on one of the Sharks vs. Detroit games and as a life long sports fan I was sucked in and very quickly I threw away the key and burned the boats! hehe I hope for much but strive to keep one foot on more moderate ground. Long term I agree with all of you. Mike Grier and his team have put a time tested and proven plan and so long as he remains in charge I have no doubt to where this is leading. How long it will take is anyone's guess.
As a former high school wrestling coach when the light goes off for a young athlete and they make that big leap is different for every player so how quickly it will be for players like Chernashov vs. Maclin or say Shakir M. is totally dependent on the individual. I have a tremendous amount of faith in the team that Mike Grier has assembled from the scouts to the draft team and the player development team. So much so that I don't doubt that many of these talented young men will make their mark in the NHL at some point in some capacity.
What I am most excited for are the late round draft picks that exceed expectations to shake the Sharks to their foundations and become cornerstones of the new Sharks core. It is not so hard to see the talent in a top 2 rounds player it is entirely a different matter to find that je ne sais pas in a 6-7th round pick. Legendary Sharks picks like Yvgenny Nabakov. What did Warren Strelow perceive in him that he was able to convince the Sharks to draft him with a 7th round pick and then Nabby exceeded expectations to rise from the depths and become one of the most beloved players in franchise history?
For my money the most incredible Sharks draft pick goes to Joe "The Big Pavelski" Pavelski. It memory serves he was drafted near or with the very last pick in the 7th round and yet he developed into one of the best players of his generation and one of the best Sharks captains ever. There are many names that came from those late rounds like Justin Braun, Tommy Wingels, Jake Middleton, and many, many more.
The point is given how much effort and focus Mike Grier and his team have placed on finding, drafting and developing players we have not seen one of those late round gems arrive yet but, rest assured they will. Mike Grier and his team have put a lot of effort in to finding talent and value at every level of the draft for those late round picks to all fail of their promise. I think there is zero chance of that happening. For me that is what excites me most. Which of those later round picks (say 3-7) will rise like our mascot from the depths to shock the hockey world and become a Sharks legend? Every great team needs some of those guys to succeed and exceed expectations if you want to be a Stanley Cup favorite and I am so excited to see these diamonds in the rough begin to emerge and make their mark in the league!
Thanks boys for a great conversation. I can't wait for game 1. GO SHARKS!!!
Great show; enjoyed it! I love that the Sharks are constructing a team that won't completely rely on Macklin. The great teams have players that can kill ya on every line from every angle! As a fan we're starting to see it. My job is to control my excitement for this team and support while they do it! Let's Go Sharks!
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Hey Fellas,
I have to say I love these round tables. I used to love Randy's Hockey Hot Stove between the 2nd and 3rd periods with all of the Sharks broadcast team. I am a Sharks geek though so there is that. I don't really consider myself a true hockey fan because I only really follow the Sharks. I have some knowledge of the league just from following the Sharks pretty closely but, I do love hearing you guys talk Sharks hockey as a group. I mean when you consider the years of experienced represented by the 6 of you that is nothing to sneeze at!
My first season as a Sharks fan was during the afore mentioned 93-94 season. I happened on one of the Sharks vs. Detroit games and as a life long sports fan I was sucked in and very quickly I threw away the key and burned the boats! hehe I hope for much but strive to keep one foot on more moderate ground. Long term I agree with all of you. Mike Grier and his team have put a time tested and proven plan and so long as he remains in charge I have no doubt to where this is leading. How long it will take is anyone's guess.
As a former high school wrestling coach when the light goes off for a young athlete and they make that big leap is different for every player so how quickly it will be for players like Chernashov vs. Maclin or say Shakir M. is totally dependent on the individual. I have a tremendous amount of faith in the team that Mike Grier has assembled from the scouts to the draft team and the player development team. So much so that I don't doubt that many of these talented young men will make their mark in the NHL at some point in some capacity.
What I am most excited for are the late round draft picks that exceed expectations to shake the Sharks to their foundations and become cornerstones of the new Sharks core. It is not so hard to see the talent in a top 2 rounds player it is entirely a different matter to find that je ne sais pas in a 6-7th round pick. Legendary Sharks picks like Yvgenny Nabakov. What did Warren Strelow perceive in him that he was able to convince the Sharks to draft him with a 7th round pick and then Nabby exceeded expectations to rise from the depths and become one of the most beloved players in franchise history?
For my money the most incredible Sharks draft pick goes to Joe "The Big Pavelski" Pavelski. It memory serves he was drafted near or with the very last pick in the 7th round and yet he developed into one of the best players of his generation and one of the best Sharks captains ever. There are many names that came from those late rounds like Justin Braun, Tommy Wingels, Jake Middleton, and many, many more.
The point is given how much effort and focus Mike Grier and his team have placed on finding, drafting and developing players we have not seen one of those late round gems arrive yet but, rest assured they will. Mike Grier and his team have put a lot of effort in to finding talent and value at every level of the draft for those late round picks to all fail of their promise. I think there is zero chance of that happening. For me that is what excites me most. Which of those later round picks (say 3-7) will rise like our mascot from the depths to shock the hockey world and become a Sharks legend? Every great team needs some of those guys to succeed and exceed expectations if you want to be a Stanley Cup favorite and I am so excited to see these diamonds in the rough begin to emerge and make their mark in the league!
Thanks boys for a great conversation. I can't wait for game 1. GO SHARKS!!!
Peter St. John
Clovis, CA
Love it
Best dam broadcast team in the biz. Let’s go!
Dan's voice reminds me of driving on 280 to practice in SJ listening to the game with my mom, thanks for the great memories Dan!
Love this!
Goats
What a masterclass of a season preview! Bravo fellas!!!!🫵🏽😎🫡🦈💯✊🏽
I’m feeling confident about this season—I'm predicting the Sharks will snag over 25 wins! Let’s see if they can make a splash!
Great show; enjoyed it! I love that the Sharks are constructing a team that won't completely rely on Macklin. The great teams have players that can kill ya on every line from every angle! As a fan we're starting to see it. My job is to control my excitement for this team and support while they do it! Let's Go Sharks!