San Jose Sharks Prospect Cole McKinney READY to DOMINATE Defensive Game and Future

San Jose Sharks set the foundation for a strong future with prospect Cole McKinney. Is the Sharks’ bottom-six about to get a major upgrade with McKinney’s college development?

JD Young spotlights McKinney’s journey from the US National Team program to becoming Michigan’s third-line center, highlighting his elite defensive game, physical net-front presence, and relentless puck pursuit. The conversation covers McKinney’s impressions of Michigan hockey, his role models like Vincent Trocheck and Matty Beniers, and what it means to wear the Team USA sweater. Get insider perspectives on his draft experience, development camp stories, and how the Sharks’ vision aligns with his playing style. Can McKinney join Celebrini and Misa to anchor a dynamic forward core?

Don’t miss this close look at San Jose Sharks prospects, NCAA hockey competition, and the building blocks of an exciting new era in the Bay Area.

Timestamps:
00:00 Cole McKinney: Journey and Profile
04:03 Cole McKinney: Elite Defense and Transition
07:09 Sharks Prospect: High-Motor Playmaker
11:22 Growing Up Loving Hockey
16:44 Family Support at Draft
17:37 Surreal Moment of Being Chosen
22:22 Dream School Experience in Michigan
26:22 Pregame Routine and Rituals

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