Celebrini...Underrated? Chris Peters Thinks So, Talks Other Possible Sharks’ Draft Targets

Chris Peters joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!
Peters says people are underrating…Macklin Celebrini? He also thinks winning the Draft Lottery could well be the second-most important day in San Jose Sharks’ history. Chris also chats about other 2024 Draft targets for the Sharks and why he thinks Will Smith should’ve stayed in school.
But before we get to Peters (1:27:00), we discuss a busy off-season week for the Sharks.
What are our thoughts about the Ty Dellandrea trade? (2:14)
Could all the moves this week be a prelude to dealing Mikael Granlund or Nico Sturm at the Trade Deadline?
Sheng shares his four stages of Barclay Goodrow acceptance, from the San Jose Sharks claiming Goodrow to the revelation that the Sharks were on Goodrow’s No-Trade List. (14:56)
Regardless, Sheng makes the case for adding Goodrow. (35:32)
Finally, Keegan shares his personal top-32 2024 Draft rankings, highlighting his underrated favorites like Konsta Helenius, Jett Luchanko, and Andrew Basha. Who would Sheng and Keegan take at No. 14? (53:21)
Now, Chris Peters (1:27:00)!
Peters hypes up Celebrini, explaining why the soon-to-be San Jose Sharks’ No. 1 pick is underrated, and why winning the Draft Lottery could be the second-most important day in franchise history. (1:27:22)
In his most recent mock draft, Peters picked defenseman Stian Solberg for the Sharks at No. 14. We also discuss other options there like Cole Eiserman and Adam Jiricek. How did Solberg and Eiserman interview at the Combine? What if Konsta Helenius or Carter Yakemchuk drop? (1:39:31)
Peters also picked defenseman Adam Kleber at No. 33 and winger Matvei Gridin at No. 42 for the Sharks, why? Who else looks like a Mike Grier-type in the second round? (1:52:02)
Sheng asks Peters about two prospects who he’s been hearing that the San Jose Sharks are sniffing around on, center Dean Letourneau and defenseman Gabriel Eliasson. Peters says one of these prospects was described to him, light-heartedly, as “evil”. (2:02:01)
Peters also shares his thoughts about possible Sharks-type prospects after the second round, along with the goalies in this draft class. (2:05:26)
Finally, Peters opines on why Will Smith wasn’t a Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalist, and why he thinks Smith should’ve stayed in school another year. (2:11:48)

[@InstituteOfLos]

Chris is correct regarding Macklin. Let's go! 🦈🤙🏼

[@lonelytonyan]

We actually REALLLY do love long episodes! Its a major draw for myself.

[@TylrVncnt]

SOLBERG - I would be thrilled with that pick

[@TrinstanPrep]

I don't think they should trade the 14th pick. Something tells me there going to be potential steals. Prospects are falling and rising all over the first round

[@matt_thompson85]

Agreed. There's so many late risers. 1 of Catton/Eiserman/Sennecke/Yakemchuk should be available at #14. I would be fine with any of them. Worst case scenerio we pick Jiricek or Solberg

[@benwilson6559]

If we can get Sennecke/ Catton/ Yakemchuk/ Jiricek at 14 I’m with ya.

[@TylrVncnt]

The criticism of the Goodrow acquisition from so many Sharks fans really blows my mind, just feels so unreasonable and over the top generally speaking lol

[@operasinger2126]

Good show!

[@idthejc]

Another thing to consider is that the Sharks will most likely draft high in the 1st round next year as well. So, I do like the idea of safer picks like Solberg. Additionally, Sheng's article about salary absorbing trades was good in this regard. Orlov gets my interest as someone who can still play on our top 4 and help influence our defensive prospects for a year. Even though Vlasic is a shell of his former great self now he's a valuable resource to them as well. I hope we gather a large amount of defensive prospects this draft even lower rounds could turn into gems like we've done numerous times. We'll probably be in position to get one of the top 2 or 3 defensive picks next year.

[@idthejc]

Also, we really do need to find some goaltenders so we don't do to Macklin what Edmonton did to McDavid. Wasting 7-8 years of his career when he was already ready to win cups.

[@markarbanasin4]

I'm a huge proponent of Solberg at 14 just to get a nice stable piece in place that will/may help very quickly (likely 2025 if not this year). And then take a swing on a hopefully elite projected defensive piece in what will likely be a top-5 pick next season as well. Goaltending is a cluster but this draft also doesn't seem poised for any knock out talent. So that may be an interesting discussion for next year as well.

[@TylrVncnt]

Solberg defended his elite peers (Bedard etc) incredibly well, obviously the players he’s gonna be facing in the NHL. Unless something crazy happens and some other guy falls that you *have* to take, I’m taking Solberg absolutely. Really fits that model of “playoff hockey” style, need as many of those players as possible, esp Dmen

[@SJallday13]

Two way king is awesome. Jackpot lottery

[@-Lee-0312]

Here after Sheng got slammed at the presser, just having a laugh, it comes with the territory I’m sure

[@nxdevera]

I know its probably too soon to consider but a lot of the draft talk kind of misses the option of the next draft. Barring a miracle lottery/season, Logan Hensler is probably going to become a shark next draft and we'll have a very promising 1D prospect. Other options could be Boumedienne or even Alex Huang with Vegas' pick

[@joecandelario5460]

Grier bodied sheng at the warsofsky presser

[@ShengPeng]

Occupational hazard!

[@joecandelario5460]

Hahaha happens to the best of us

[@factualtoilet7159]

@@ShengPenggood sport

[@stevenvicijan4338]

I'm about to say " ...really . . . " But then again, wasn't there, either.

[@LOOGEYBAYAREA]

What about Henry Mews👀🤔

[@stevenvicijan4338]

I feel like my " nerduom " has been rediscovered here. . .

[@davidsperber4435]

I was so puzzled as to why they sent him away.

[@kodaherrera5235]

Macklin Celebrini and will smith and musty and Lucas and Collin Graf rookie

[@rocknroll368]

Florida won the cup without Anthony Duclair. They made the right move trading him to the Sharks.

[@BrainiacLEGIONTERMINATOR]

Will Smith number one pick

[@dekumyheroacademia9324]

100% agreed with Chris about Will Smith and Celebrini should stay one more year in college. I said the same thing about 4 weeks ago, but you guys didn't agree with me. Just looking at the Sharks roster, it's going to be very frustrating for those 2 kids instead of worrying about sit-attendants.

[@jwh475ezc]

No it's not the most important or second most important day in Sharks history...yet, and there is no way of knowing whether it will be or not at this point. Incredibly naive thing to say.

[@TheLilLeeroy]

The Sharks last year weren't worse than the previous year because they got Zadina and Duclair over "hard to play against" guys, they were worse because they didn't have Karlsson and Meier. They also tried to get guys like Tyler Myers and Tarasenko. Goodrow sucks.

[@TheLilLeeroy]

Rutta is a cup wining "leader" too, turns out that didn't help much.

[@imthebeatplug_8319]

​To be fair, the lack of defensive depth is the cause. He'd be a great 5th/6th defenceman. They have him in the top 4. Behind some actual skilled defenceman he'd fit like a glove.

[@alecvincent7609]

This is the only correct take

[@blackrocks8413]

He's never played an NHL game. He has no rating.