Post-Combine, Scott Wheeler jumps on to talk about the 2026 Draft!

Joshua Ravensbergen also comes on to talk about Prince George Cougars teammate and potential San Jose Sharks No. 2 pick Carson Carels!

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(00:04:12) Scott Wheeler shares why he has a “hunch” that the Sharks will pick Ivar Stenberg at No. 2.

(00:10:39) How does Wheeler look back at Michael Misa vs. Anton Frondell last year?

If the Sharks select the Swedish winger, Wheeler explains why he wouldn’t be so quick to trade from the Sharks’ excess of forwards for defensive help.

(00:19:13) If the Sharks pick a defenseman, have Chase Reid and Carels set themselves apart from the rest of the field?

Wheeler has been arguing with fellow Athletic draft guru Corey Pronman on their podcast about the potential value of Reid versus Stenberg. How does Reid rank amongst recent top blueline picks like Artyom Levshunov, David Jiricek, Simon Nemec, Zayne Parekh, Zeev Buium, and Sam Dickinson?

(00:26:44) What are strong San Jose Sharks’ options at No. 20? Wheeler selected defenseman Tommy Bleyl to San Jose in his most recent mock.

What are Sharks’ draft trends under GM Mike Grier? Which Sharks prospects are most likely to help the big club next year?

(00:44:13) Why do Keegan, Sheng, and Zubair still think that the San Jose Sharks will pick a defenseman at No. 2?

What about Joe Pavelski interviewing for the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach job?

Sheng talks more about his brutal AirBNB story.

(01:30:11) Who was the best prospect to chat with at the Combine?

(01:34:50) What can the San Jose Sharks learn from Stanley Cup finalists Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes?

Some free agents Mario Ferraro, Vincent Desharnais, Ryan Reaves, and Philipp Kurashev talk.

Should the Sharks trade for Darnell Nurse, Morgan Rielly, Marcus Pettersson, or Filip Hronek?

(02:17:30) Would you do this Hronek trade?

PWHL San Jose has signed its first players.

(02:31:45) Finally, top San Jose Sharks prospect and 2025-26 WHL Goaltender of the Year, Joshua Ravensbergen!

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(00:01:39) Director of development Todd Marchant talks about Eric Pohlkamp, Joshua Ravensbergen, Leo Sahlin Wallenius, Haoxi (Simon) Wang, Carson Wetsch
(00:09:53) Marchant on San Jose Sharks' NCAA prospects like Cole McKinney, Joey Muldowney, Brandon Svoboda & more
(00:18:01) Where will Max Heise play next year? Marchant talks Sharks' CHL prospects like Christian Kirsch and Teddy Mutryn
(00:20:28) What about San Jose Sharks prospects abroad like Axel Landen and Yaroslav Korostelyov?
(00:23:46) Marchant talks a couple San Jose Barracuda prospects like Quentin Musty and Kasper Halttunen
(00:29:15) Keegan's got a crazy story!
(00:34:55) What do we think of Ivar Stenberg and Alberts Smits at World Championships?
(00:47:57) Macklin Celebrini is Canada captain: What does that mean for San Jose Sharks' captaincy?
(00:55:02) What are sensible No. 2 trade backs for Sharks?
(01:08:09) Breaking down Kevin Costner's "Draft Day" trades in 2026 Draft terms
(01:20:02) Dan Boyle shares why Bill Davidge was essential to his career
(01:38:12) Sheng on the flak that he got for not voting Celebrini No. 1 in Hart Trophy voting
(01:47:16) PWHL is headed to San Jose

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Who does Craig Button think that the San Jose Sharks should pick at No. 2?

(00:04:32) Button is on the hot seat from the first question!

If the Toronto Maple Leafs pass on Gavin McKenna, would Button take Chase Reid over McKenna?

Is Reid his clear-cut top defenseman of the 2026 Draft over Keaton Verhoeff, Carson Carels, Alberts Smits, and Daxon Rudolph?

Is Ivar Stenberg vs. Caleb Malhotra a discussion? Could Malhotra make sense for the Sharks?

(00:27:44) Why is Reid so exciting to Button?

Would Button trade the No. 2 pick for a star NHL defenseman?

Button shares a possible target for the San Jose Sharks’ No. 19 or 20 pick.

What did Button think of Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson’s rookie seasons? Why is he high on Leo Sahlin Wallenius and Eric Pohlkamp?

(00:46:09) Dan Boyle and Zubair Jeewanjee jump on to talk about the playoffs! Why has Boyle been so impressed by Quinn Hughes?

What did he think about the Norris Trophy voting? Boyle has no issue with Evan Bouchard getting passed up. He also shares his thoughts about potential UFA target Darren Raddysh.

(01:11:27) Would we trade the No. 2 pick for Werenski?

(01:32:22) We chat about the Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews to the San Jose Sharks speculation.

(01:38:35) Our thoughts on how Toronto Sun reporter Steve Simmons approached the John Chayka press conference. Sheng Peng also recalls making Macklin Celebrini walk off in a post-game press conference this season and asking David Quinn about his job status three years ago.

Who are realistic free agency or trade targets on defense for the San Jose Sharks this off-season? Keegan McNally wrote a great article about it recently!

(02:27:04) Peng gives a more concise explanation for why he didn’t vote Celebrini No. 1 for the Hart Trophy.

(02:39:01) Finally, who do we think the Sharks should pick at No. 2?

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