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The Sharks extended Macklin Celebrini for 5 more years after this season, is this a good deal for the Sharks? What other roster moves need to be made before the season begins? The Dudes weigh in.
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The Sharks are extremely active in the draft and free agency with multiple trades and signings. Are the Sharks better, and did they do the right thing?
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The Sharks win the draft lottery to get the #2 overall pick. What are their choices, and what will they do?
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The Sharks do not show dominance this past week, but gather a few points to remain within striking distance of the playoffs. Will they capitalize?
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The Sharks have lost some winnable games, and are a few points out of the playoffs. Will they be able to turn it around?
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The Dudes reflect on the Sharks during the Olympic break, with two major personnel questions coming in the next month – Sherwood and Ferraro. Will either be moved? And with Celebrini already attracting attention on the world stage, what does this mean for the Sharks?
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The Dudes have different perspectives on the Sherwood trade, and the Sharks remain near playoff position.
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The Sharks are in a playoff spot halfway through the season, do the Dudes believe?
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The Sharks played two top teams in the past week and a half, and were not up to the task. The Dudes talk about where the Sharks really stand, and where to go next with some players.
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Sharks are playing well, they are beating good teams, and the Dudes are thankful for this bounty.
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Mike Grier has made more strong moves in acquiring Cody Cici and the touted goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov.
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The Sharks draft Macklin Celebrini, trade up to the #12, and a new era of the franchise has begun.
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The Sharks finally hire a new coach, previous Sharks assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky. The Dudes talk about his first press conference, the draft next week, and the return of Barclay Goodrow.
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The Sharks win the 2024 NHL draft lottery, and will draft Macklin Celebrini in the #1 spot. This is a franchise-changing moment.
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The Dudes review one of the worst seasons in Sharks history, and see how things might change if the Sharks land the #1 overall pick in 2024.
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The Sharks are the worst team in hockey, and this is what is what the Dudes were hoping for.
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The Sharks traded Tomas Hertl, and now the team has no stars left with Logan Couture out for the year with injury. The Dudes break down the 2024 NHL trade deadline.
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The Sharks and the Barracuda are both bad, but this might help the Sharks get to the #1 overall pick. Are there any bright spots?
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The Sharks won a couple of games, seemingly in response to a speech made by the GM.
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The Sharks’ start to the 2023-24 season is absolutely horrid. Did they go too far in the rebuild?
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Will the Sharks be the worst team in the NHL? Who will be on the opening roster? Will Doug choose to pick first in the Vegas bet? All these questions and more are answered.
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Doug and Mike recap the trade they predicted on the last show.
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The Sharks have made some good moves in this offseason with the draft and free agency, but this team will not be contending for a playoff spot anytime soon. Also, Norris winner Erik Karlsson will likely be leaving in a depressing trade.
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The Sharks have sunk to almost the worse in the league, a place they haven’t been in a long long time. Given recent trades and the trajectory of the club, it might be time for the Sharks to try and get the best chance to land a generational talent.
It certainly appears Timo Meier will be traded before the deadline, and the Dudes evaluate which teams are left, and what kind of direction the Sharks will go next.
Recent rumors surround the prospect of trading Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier. What kind of return should the Sharks require for these elite players?
Besides Erik Karlsson, there are no bright spots with the team. The Dudes discuss potential Meier return and other assorted topics, looking towards the future.
P.S. Of course this was recorded immediately preceding the Merkley/Nieto trade.
The Sharks have one of the worst winning percentages in the league, but perhaps the best defenseman. The Dudes evaluate the partial season.
Sharks aren’t likely to make the playoffs, but who did the Dudes pick in the Vegas Draft?
The preseason has begun, and the Sharks are merely days away from the season opener. The Dudes talk Jumbo, Timo Meier, contracts, prospects, and possible parade routes.
The Sharks hired the coach that many predicted, former Rangers coach David Quinn. The Dudes talk about the pluses and potential minuses of this hire.
Not that the Dudes didn’t care, but the hiring of Mike Grier, the trading of Brent Burns, and the new direction of the franchise makes things more interesting.
The Stanley Cup playoffs are over, and the Sharks seem rudderless. The GM search continues with no end in sight, and the Dudes wonder where things will go next.
The Sharks are not good, and trajectory of the team is uncertain. The Dudes weigh in on the Hertl signing and the direction of the franchise.
Evander Kane is gone from the Sharks forever, and the team is attempting to terminate his contract. What does this mean for the Sharks going forward, and Tomas Hertl in particular?
The Dudes are back after a long absence, and the Sharks are plugging along. Mike and Doug discuss the highlights, lowlights, and big questions still posed to the Sharks for this season.
The season is almost upon us, and the Dudes find some optimism, even though the Sharks might not be a playoff team.
The Sharks couldn’t do a major shakeup this offseason, but there are changes afoot. Martin Jones has been bought out, 2 veteran players added, a possible All-Star talent drafted, and an uncertain future for Evander Kane.
Mike wins the Vegas bet, and there are two important events for the Sharks in the next couple of weeks- the Kraken expansion draft and the amateur draft. What will the Sharks do?
Montreal and Tampa have made the Stanley Cup Final, and the Vegas bet is still on the line. The Dudes talk about that, and the Sharks’ historical performance in drafting 1st-round picks.
Statements from the GM and some players indicate they think the Sharks will be much better next season- the Dudes disagree. Also Mike and Doug preview the first round series of the 2021 playoffs.
The Sharks have lost eight straight, so the Dudes look to other topics. Also stay tuned for details on a live stream of the Coyotes game on 4/28.
The Sharks go from being somehow in the playoff hunt to repeatedly losing badly against the worst teams in the division.
The Sharks have won three in a row, and have a stretch of very winnable games against bottom-tier opponents coming up. Will they be a playoff team soon?
The Sharks take two off the of Kings, but drop two against the Coyotes. What should happen next in this lost season?
The Sharks one get one point in four games, and despite some good showings, have taken themselves out of playoff contention.
The Sharks win three in a row, with plenty of bright spots. But will it carry over in Vegas?
The Sharks’ goaltending is bad. Really bad. But there have been no consequences for either goalie, and the Dudes, along with the fans, are fed up.
The Sharks lose badly to Minnesota and then a chaotic game against the Blues, but win convincingly against a good Avs team. Is this the new identity? Also, stay tuned for the Dudes streaming during the Knights game either Friday or Saturday.
Despite a frustrating late collapse to the Blues, the Sharks have had their best week of the season. Also, come and join the Dudes on their twitch stream for the Vegas game on Thursday at https://www.twitch.tv/dudesonhockey
The Dudes discuss the EK65 injury, the Simek injury, and the seeming lack of positive culture on the team.
The Dudes mix it up and record the podcast while watching the first period of the Kings game on February 9.
The Sharks have had some dark days so far this season, but they are about to play some weak teams in the division.
The rest of the league may have written off the Sharks, but can they compete in the West? Also, teams are drafted for the Vegas bet.
The Sharks will start the next season in 2021 without Joe Thornton, and possibly not even in San Jose.
The Sharks make two separate deals with the Wild to get Ryan Donato and Devan Dubnyk, and re-sign Kevin Lebanc in free agency.
Rumors this week have the Sharks possibly involved in a trade for Devan Dubnyk, and the Dudes discuss under what conditions a trade would make sense.
Two former Sharks players are battling it out for the Stanley Cup this year, and the Sharks have finally made Bob Bougner the permanent head coach.
Because there is very little Sharks news, the Dudes break down the various surprises that have happened so far in the 2020 play-in round and first round.
The Sharks are done, but the NHL is back to resume the 2020 season, having play-in series and the eventual playoffs in two Canadian cities. The Dudes renew/refresh their hockey bet, and hope that hockey can continue.
Over a month late, the new NHL Playoff plan unsurprisingly leaves the Sharks out of it.
Doug and Mike take the Sharks fan survey from The Athletic, and comment on the results.
The Dudes field more questions from listeners, and tackle the questions regarding the GM.
Since there’s no NHL being played right now, the dudes entertain listener thoughts and questions. Please contact us through our email, twitter, or FB if you have something Sharks-related on your mind.
As the NHL season is suspended, the Dudes remain steadfast, and will still be podcasting.
With injuries and trades, the Sharks are playing a lot of young and unexperienced players now that the season is beyond repair.
Both Patrick Marleau and Barclay Goodrow are on the move, and the Sharks did acquire some useful picks at the deadline. However, the team has lost four in a row, and has gotten worse.
The Sharks begin preparations for next season by trading Brendan Dillon, and suffer another injury to a critical player.
With the trade deadline only two weeks away, Doug and Mike try to guess and understand what could happen to this Sharks team, with some surprising names perhaps not long for the franchise.
The Sharks seem to have lost the season. Can they make the case that the team should not be dismantled?
The Sharks seem to have found an identity and a strategy, ironically because Couture is hurt and they might be permanently out of playoff position.
The Sharks have played some good games against good teams, but it seems like too little too late.
The Sharks are in the depths right now, losing nine of ten, with no real bump since Bob Bougner took over as head coach.
The Sharks fired the head coach, and the Dudes record an emergency show to talk about it.
The Sharks get brutalized this week, losing badly three out of four games. Was the last win streak a mirage?
The Sharks don’t throw the fan base into full-on panic, winning all three games this week and putting themselves in a good position for the rest of November.
The Sharks have now lost five straight, without almost any bright spots on the team. All options are on the table- what are the Sharks to do?
The Sharks manage a win in Montreal, but lose the rest of the games this week with poor defensive efforts.
The Sharks manage to beat a good team in the Hurricanes, but had a chance to beat Buffalo at home and couldn’t do it.
After almost the worst start in franchise history, the Sharks win two games once Patrick Marleau returns to the fold. Is that the reason?
After one of the worst starts to a Sharks season in memory, the Dudes try to understand what went wrong, and how to fix it.
The Dudes recap that late preseason changes, in 4 new players probably in the lineup on opening night, none of which were expected. Then the Vegas draft happens, and finally the Dudes preview the entire league for the upcoming season.
The Sharks have played three preseason games, and the Dudes attempt to read the tea leaves as to which young players are going to be on the short list for available roster spots.
The story this preseason is the opportunity for several young players to make the opening day roster. Which ones will do it?
The dudes return after a long break, and plan to release a new podcast every Monday throughout the season.
The Sharks say goodbye to their captain, Joe Pavelski, who signs a multi-year deal with the Dallas Stars.
The Sharks sign Erik Karlsson to an 8 year deal, and the Dudes break it all down, including the ongoing challenges with Pavs, Meier, Lebanc, and others.
Recent reports have the Sharks still involved with Erik Karlsson. Will he stay, and will Pavelski be able to stay too?
The Sharks’ run came to an end against the St. Louis Blues, where the luck ran dry, the injuries caught up, and a hot team with a well executed game plan won out in six games. Also: http://www.paplayers.org/buy-individual-tickets https://artboutiki.com/calendar2/2019/4/10/r-rush-tribute
The Sharks squeaked by the Avalanche in seven games, and face the Blues in the Conference Final.
In the most unbelievable fashion, the Sharks come back from a 3-0 deficit in Game 7 to beat the Vegas Golden Knights.
Doug and Mike were as accurate as ever when they said the Sharks would lose the series quickly, and Martin Jones should be pulled, since the Sharks have fought back to force a game 7 at home.
Not a matchup we were hoping for- the Vegas Golden Knights. The Dudes break down that series and all the others in the first round
The Sharks have now dropped 6th straight, in 2nd place in the division, and are ravaged by injury.
The Sharks have rattled off another 6-game winning streak, and it certainly looks like they are real cup contenders going into the last month of the season.
The Sharks did make a splash at the trade deadline, surprising many, when acquiring Gustav Nyquist from Detroit. The Dudes cover that and all the other great action in the NHL.
The Sharks have gone on another winning streak, enough for them to pass Calgary and take first place in the Pacific.
The Sharks had some disappointing results before Christmas, but beat the best team in the NHL to start off 2019.
After a putrid road trip, the Sharks win four of five, but team defense is still spotty.
Not all cylinders are firing for the Sharks yet, but they have beaten Nashville twice and are in first place.
After a bit of a rough start, the Sharks have won the last two games handily. What are the best and worst aspects of this young season?
After the monster Ek65 trade, the Dudes explore the aftermath, and the roster questions surrounding the preseason.
In the biggest trade of the year, the Sharks land another gigantic fish, defenseman Erik Karlsson from the Senators. The Dudes are as surprised and happy as anyone.
The Dudes live stream yet again, and talk mostly about a Sharks prospects evaluation done by Corey Pronman at The Athletic.
It’s been ten years on the dot since the Dudes started podcasting, back when the internet was scrawled on stone tablets. In this special episode, Mike and Doug talk more about the biggest offseason story – the John Tavares destination, and touch briefly on the draft and other topics.
The Sharks have pulled a rabbit out of the hat and traded Mikkel Boedker to the Sens, and the Dudes try out livestreaming on YouTube.
The Caps and Knights make the finals, and Mike wins the Vegas bet for the first time in history. The Dudes also talk about the Kane signing and the Tavares sweepstakes.
In very satisfying fashion, the Sharks sweep the Ducks, and will face Vegas in the second round.
The Sharks skid into the playoff as the third seed against the Ducks. The Dudes preview that and all other series in the first round.
The Sharks are rolling, winning 8 out of 9. How this will carry forward, and who will the Sharks face in the first round?
The Sharks are solidly in second place, with Vegas slumping and five points up on LA and Anaheim. How will the last 10 games turn out?
Sharks not getting any love on Valentine’s Day, as Tomas Hertl is the latest Shark to be injured.
Jumbo is out, and the Sharks have found their footing again, and remain in playoff position. Will it last?
With Jones, Martin, Pavs, and Jumbo still banged up, the Sharks managed to right themselves and win some games.
The Sharks have quickly rebounded to over .500, and are the third best team in the Pacific, and gaining.
Sharks rebound with a win against Buffalo, a good outing against the Islanders, and a strong win against Montreal.
The Sharks still have a lot of questions entering the season, and the Dudes try to put that in context with the rest of the NHL in their season preview and Vegas draft.
The Sharks have a lot of forwards in training camp, and not much clarity as to who will make the opening night roster. Will some veterans get left behind? Will a young upstart take the preseason by storm?
The Dudes preview the defensive and goaltending corps this week, and discuss the recent Kevin Kurz article.
The dudes are back after a long summer absence, with, honestly, not a lot to talk about Sharks-wise. Which generally makes for an entertaining episode.
Between the expansion draft, the entry draft, and free agency, many interesting things have happened in the NHL, and the Sharks are right in the thick of it.
The expansion draft is next week- who will the Vegas Golden Knights take from the Sharks?
The Sharks were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in six games, and the injury report was released. Over the next couple of months, the Dudes and Sharks will have to address many questions about this team.
The Sharks win one in Edmonton, which is cause for celebration, but lose game 2 in an embarrassing fashion, which is cause for concern.
The Sharks slide into the playoffs as a 3 seed, playing the young Oilers and Connor McDavid in the first round.
The Sharks have lost 8 of 10 in regulation, and now they’re missing Joe Thornton and Logan Couture.
The Sharks, after a great run where they gathered points in almost every game, now have lost four straight in regulation. What ails them, and what does this mean for the playoffs?
Another trade deadline day has come and gone, and the Sharks say goodbye to Nikolai Goldobin, but hello to Jannik Hansen.
Patrick Marleau scored his 500th NHL regular season goal, and the dudes tackle the eternal question- is he bound for the Hall of Fame?
The Sharks were unable to extend their winning streak to 7 to enter the All-Star break, but there are still plenty of things to be happy about.
The Sharks aren’t scoring a lot of goals, and have recently lost 5 of 7. Is it time to be concerned?
Even though the Sharks dropped the last game of 2016 to the Kings, the Dudes are upbeat. The young guys are playing well, and there are positive updates on the expansion draft front.
The Sharks have a surplus of forwards, such that they can scratch Joel Ward and still beat Calgary badly. But questions loom on the horizon.
The Dudes are back from a hiatus, and the Sharks are rolling, winning six of seven. Mike and Doug cover the streak, Burns’ new contract, Hertl, Boedker, and all the stuff missed.
After a terrible week at home, the Sharks go on the road and win against two playoff teams.
The Sharks go 3-0 this week at home with satisfying wins against the Ducks, Blue Jackets, and Predators. Can they keep it up, especially next Saturday against Pittsburgh?
The Sharks don’t get the job done on the road trip with a disappointing collapse in Pittsburgh, but the season is still very young.
The Sharks are 2-0 in this young season, with Jonathan Quick going out with an injury early in the Sharks’ opener. Both new Sharks are playing well, and life is good.
The season is only a day away, and the Dudes manage to cover the Sharks and everything else in the league in preparation for the regular season.
The World Cup is almost over, but the Dudes are most excited for training camp and the preseason. There are plenty of players looking to make the team, and some well-known Sharks may be out.
After an extended break, the Dudes are back, ready to talk hockey again. It’s been such a quiet summer, so it will take a little while to get the engines revved up again for the coming season (and World Cup).
The Sharks did sign Matt Nieto, but they still need another goalie. Where will Nieto slot, and what’s available on the market in net?
The Sharks are again active on the first day of free agency, signing both Mikkel Boedker and David Schlemko to contracts. The Dudes break it all down, including two huge NHL trades.
Although the hockey is over, and San Jose was not triumphant, the Dudes are thrilled the Sharks did so well.
The Sharks have managed to win two of the last three games, which bring the Stanley Cup Final back to the Tank for Game 6. Although the Sharks have been pretty well dominated in every game in the series, Martin Jones has been a revelation, and the Sharks are still in it. With only two […]
The Sharks drop the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final against the Pens, and seem outmanned for much of both games. Yet, they were in both, and game 2 went to OT. What can the Sharks do to turn it around?
The Sharks rebound again after a bad game, this time winning games 5 and 6, and clinching a berth in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in history. They will face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Wow!
The Sharks after a tough Game 1 loss, have been totally dominant in games 2 and 3. Is it time for confidence that the Sharks will make it to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in history?
The Sharks, after a disappointing effort in Game 6, roar back at home to win Game 7 in a dominating fashion. The Dudes recap, and look forward to the Blues series.
After two tough losses in Nashville, the Sharks right the ship with a decisive win at home. The Dudes talk about all of it, including the controversial call in overtime in game 4.
The Sharks continue their postseason roll by winning the first two against the Predators- at home no less. The Dudes break down those games and try to identify keys as to why the Sharks are beating the team that dispatched the Ducks.
The Sharks do what they couldn’t do two years ago- close out the LA Kings. After losing game 3 in OT at home, the Sharks dusted themselves off and won tough in games 4 and 5. The Dudes break it down, and talk about who the Sharks (and the rest of the NHL) might face […]
The Sharks win the first two games of round 1 in Los Angeles, but the Dudes can’t help but draw parallels to the terrible series only two years ago.
The Sharks will face the dreaded Kings in the first round, and the Dudes are trying to avoid the flashbacks of two years ago.
With the playoffs clinched with a good win against the Kings, the Dudes look at possible playoff matchups, and the likelihood of the Sharks moving up in the standings.
The Sharks handily beat the Rangers in what was likely Dan Boyle’s last game in San Jose. Of course he scored. And the Sharks continue to nip at the heels of both the Ducks and Kings, it will likely come down to the last game or two before playoff position is set.
The Sharks beat the best team in the NHL, the Caps, and a division leader, the Bruins, this week. They show they are capable of being the best, but what about the loss to the Devils?
The Sharks added James Reimer and Roman Polak at the deadline, with Raffi Torres, Alex Stalock, and Ben Smith exiting stage left. What does this mean for the Sharks now, and how did the other playoff teams do?
The Sharks, due to their recent good play and the demise of Vancouver and Arizona, should make the playoffs. What should they do now, with the deadline approaching?
The Sharks go only 2-2 on the road trip, but they beat both St. Louis and Chicago. With all the activity elsewhere in the NHL, what might the Sharks do next?
The Sharks go 8-0-2 in their last ten, and turn it around before the All-Star break. Can they keep it up in February against tougher competition?
With Logan Couture back in the lineup, and Raffi Torres on a conditioning assignment in the AHL, the Sharks are basically a healthy team again, and have won four straight. How are their chances to make the playoffs?
The Sharks now have the best road record in the NHL, which is just good enough to put them in playoff position in the worst division in hockey. Can they win at home against bad teams?
The Sharks have followed up their perfect road trip by losing 7 of 8, and the last six in a row. Are there any positives for this team?
The Sharks only win one at home, but they are still in second place in the division. With some very winnable games coming, and the possible return of Logan Couture, the Sharks might see an uptick soon.
The Sharks were perfect on the recent road trip, winning all six games in various fashion. Some were come-from-behind, others low scoring; all were impressive.
The Sharks drop a home game against the Isles, but start the road trip off with two wins against Detroit and Buffalo.
The Sharks fall to two struggling teams this week, and the Dudes are looking for answers.
The Sharks lost to two pretty good teams this week before beating the terrible Avs – barely. Will they rebound and win more against some bad to mediocre teams this week?
The Sharks dropped two more games, but when Paul Martin comes back, they win. Plus, Joel Ward gets a hat trick!
The Sharks looked great in the first week of the season, with all the new players contributing. However, with a few injuries already taking their toll, will the Sharks keep rolling? The Dudes again use Periscope to give the answer.
The Dudes Periscope this year’s season preview and draft for the Vegas Cup. Who’s the best team? Where will the Sharks finish? Who will make the roster? All will be answered.
Training camp begins again, and with new players and a new coach, anticipation is in the air.
Still very little happening in Sharks land. Only two small pieces of news- the additions of Steve Spott to the coaching staff, and Frazer McLaren to the Barracuda. Training camp can’t get here soon enough.
There’s really nothing going on with the San Jose Sharks, but the Dudes record anyway. Enjoy the special appearances!
Last year the Sharks were a “tomorrow team”, and now after the signings of Paul Martin and Joel Ward, the Sharks’ tomorrow has come early. The Dudes discuss the moves, whether the strategy is sound, and try to fit the pieces together of a very different Sharks team than last week.
The Sharks used the #9 overall pick in 2015 on Timo Meier, and while lots of big-name players moved the first day, the Sharks were not a part of it. But they did snag a goalie, Martin Jones, from the Bruins.
The Sharks have the most important draft pick they’ve had in years- the #9 pick in Friday’s draft. The Dudes talk about the gravity of that, and the Sharks position to improve with draft picks, trades, and free agent signings.
The Sharks have chosen a new head coach, the former head coach of New Jersey and Florida, Peter DeBoer. The Dudes weigh in on this choice, and what changes (or lack thereof) in results this will lead to.
Mike Babcock has made his decision, and it’s the Toronto Maple Leafs. Todd McLellan actually beat him to the punch in choosing Edmonton, but the question remains- who is still out there, and who will be coaching the Sharks in the fall?
The Sharks have solidified their roots in San Jose with an arena deal, and the owner speaks. No news on the coaching front, but that’s to be expected.
The big news in the recent past is Todd McLellan leaving the team, and the Dudes talk about whether he quit, was fired, or both. Also on the docket – the Hasso Plattner letter, the announcement about the arena, the draft pick lottery, and first round playoff results.
(Fixed) The Sharks end the season with a whimper, losing the last home game and the last game of the season, dropping to the third worst record in the Western Conference. Mike and Doug talk about what could happen next, and dissect Drew Remenda’s comments on the radio shows this past week. But this is […]
The Sharks have rebounded, but it probably too little, too late. With points in their last four games, and a weak schedule to end the season, it’s possible they could still make the playoffs, but the odds are stacked hard against. The Worchester Sharks, however (next year, the San Jose Barracuda) are more likely to […]
The Sharks have been in a must-win situation since the last podcast, and they’ve gone 1-4. Mike and Doug discuss the latest in the DW-Thornton debacle, and where the Sharks should focus the rest of the season.
San Jose has exploded in controversy, with Joe Thornton going head-to-head against Doug Wilson in the press. The Dudes speculate relentlessly on what this all means, what this is all about, and what might happen next. Oh, and they won two games against top opponents.
The Sharks did not sit pat at the trade deadline, and traded some players that many expected- Kennedy, Sheppard, and Desjardins. But many also expected Antti Niemi and possible Scott Hannan moved as well, which did not happen. The Dudes break down the trade deadline, the pop the Sharks got afterward, and their seeming regression […]
The Sharks did not win a home game in February, and have been one of the worst teams in the NHL in 2015. As the trade deadline is at noon on Monday, the Dudes explore what players may no longer be Sharks come Tuesday.
The Sharks continue to stumble into the week before the Stadium Series, losing badly to Nashville and Tampa Bay. But they did show grit in coming back against Arizona, and the EPIX series shows a behind the scenes look on that comeback.
The Sharks are up and down again, with wins against 3 good teams, and 3 losses against not-so-good ones. What to make of this?
It’s the All-Star break, with more unexplainable Sharks results, and two unfortunate injuries.
The Dudes weigh in on the Burns-back-to-forward controversy, recap the week’s games, and talk Marleau and Melker.
The Sharks drop a pair to the Kings and Vancouver, and get embarrased by the Blues. Can the road win against the Ducks maintain Dude positivity?
The Sharks are still playing well, with three points against St. Louis and Anaheim. What are the keys to keep this run of good play going?
The Sharks have now won 7 of 8 games, and are on a major home winning streak. What changed?
The Sharks lose to Calgary, but are on a two game win streak after Anaheim and Philadelphia- the first time they’ve won two in a row in regulation since the first two games of the season. Mike and Doug talk about what to be optimistic and pessimistic about.
The Sharks play 5 of the worst teams in the NHL, and go 1-4. That’s bad, but the Sharks do make two roster moves the Dudes agree with.
The Sharks lose to Vancouver, Chicago, and Florida, and the Dudes have trouble keeping it sunny, despite the win against the Lightning.
Brent Burns is still playing huge, at a point per game pace on defense. But the rest of the Sharks, and the Sharks’ results, are a mixed bag.
The Sharks showed some pride in beating the Kings on the road to start the season, and continued to play well en route to their 4-1-1 record.
The season is only one week away, so it’s time for the final roster predictions, and a full NHL preview.
The preseason has started, with the Sharks playing a split-squad game against Vancouver. It’s way too early to get any questions answered about this team, but that doesn’t stop the Dudes from guessing.
The Sharks lost their two rookie games against the Ducks, and even though it’s hard to evaluate talent in these games, they have more meaning this year. The Sharks will likely suit one or more rookies on opening night, so there are spots available. The Dudes talk about who might get those spots.
The Dudes talk about Mark Purdy’s recent article, where Doug Wilson says he wants the player who feel comfortable uncomfortable. That, and some great listener emails keep us rolling in early September.
The Sharks are going into training camp with no captain and no assistants, and Raffi Torres could be out for the year (again). All sunshine and rainbows in Sharks land!
As rumored, the Sharks got an outdoor game in 2015, at the new Levi’s stadium. The Dudes talk about that stadium experience, and whatever dregs the NHL is providing in the way of news.
The Dudes went to the prospects game, but with a “team for tomorrow”, the Sharks signed Scott Hannan, and now say they need to make the playoffs. Whaaa?
In a move that no one can explain (or justify), the Sharks sign pugilist John Scott. The Dudes talk about that an all the activity during the draft and UFA day. P.S. Listen to the end.
Mark Purdy of the Mercury News joins us to talk about his article about the Sharks terrible TV deal. Mark also weighs in on the major Sharks topics of this offseason- the avowed rebuild, the possible departure of Thornton and Marleau, and the very real departure of Drew Remenda.
Even in the sleepy period between the Cup Final and the draft, the Sharks release four big pieces of news, in short- Stalock, Brown, Remenda, and TV. The Dudes talk about it all.
The Dudes speak to Kevin Kurz of CSN about lots of topics, not the least of which being the new controversy surrounding Joe Thornton, and whether he might leave San Jose.
Doug Wilson, the Sharks’ GM, has made the media rounds since last week, and put forth in broad strokes the strategy for the Sharks going forwards. The Dudes try to read between the lines.
The Dudes react to the worst playoff loss in Sharks history with two weeks’ worth of perspective. It ain’t pretty.
The Sharks become only the fourth team since 1939 to blow a 3-0 series lead; the Dudes and Sharks fans everywhere despair.
The Sharks face their nemesis again, the Los Angeles Kings, in round 1. The Dudes like the Sharks’ chances with home ice and a returning Tomas Hertl.