The NHL Should Be Scared Of The San Jose Sharks

[@rumsfeldisinsane]

You got the timeline a bit wrong - the first trade of the teardown was Brent Burns to Carolina in July 2022, shortly after Mike Grier took over. Meier was traded in February of 2023, and then Karlsson in August of 2023. Also, the Burns trade not only created cap space but helped set up the Karlsson trade by clearing the way for Karlsson to be the main star on the blue line in 2022-23. Karlsson's contract was regarded as an absolutely unmovable albatross at the time, but his 100+ point season in 2022-23, which would likely not have happened were he still sharing the right side of the blue line with Burns, changed that.

[@SSHockey]

@@rumsfeldisinsane very true. I was considering more so when the team’s record began to decline. But absolutely the major year down didn’t begin until a few years after that.

[@OhYaSure]

agree that moving BB was essential, despite not getting a whole lot back.

[@sjsharksfan8573]

It was more of a salary dump.

[@davebpilot7406]

Grier immediately filled that Burns cap space, so the rebuild truly didn’t start until later.

[@Planeprodz]

@@SSHockeymy dad works for the sharks

[@moonglow630]

The end began with Joe Pavelski leaving. THAT was the dagger in the heart.

[@Ballzz11133]

Facts

[@inthesoo]

never trade your Captain

[@moonglow630]

@@inthesoo he wasn’t traded though. He was an UFA. We offered him 2yrs, he wanted 3, Dallas gave him that.

[@progshark]

Saying the rebuild started in 19-20 is completely inaccurate. The collapse started then, but Doug Wilson was still, unsuccessfully of course, trying to cobble together a contender around the existing core. As late as 2022, this team was signing aging players to long-term NMC deals. It was not until Mike Grier was hired that the actual tear down phase of the rebuild started.

[@jacobblair5016]

My wife and I have been ticket holders since 2015. We go to almost every single game in the season plus a couple travel games a year. We've seen the highs and lows of Sharks hockey. We haven't been this excited for a season in a few years. Can't wait!

[@SSHockey]

@@jacobblair5016 season ticket holders since 2015, you guys deserve it! It’s definitely an exciting time for the Sharks. Even as a neutral fan I look forward to watching them for the first time in a while.

[@jacobblair5016]

@SNHockeyyoutube Should be a fun time. Now just need a good solid ice guardian to protect these young kids.

[@CarolinaBuckrush]

@@SSHockeyI knew some people who were season ticket holders for the Canes since before 2006 and are still season ticket holders. They lasted through the decade of darkness. Fans who stay STM for many years even through extended rebuilds are hardcore and awesome.

[@sharkhaos_probably]

Blackwood is being underrated imo. On the better side of 30, he stood on his head some nights for an AHL roster. Now that he has a somewhat competitive defense in front of him, he could put up numbers for San Jose in the next few years. His save percentage was .899 this year if i remember correctly. Martin Jones in 2019 put up an .896 SV% on a team that went to the WCF. Goaltending is not a major issue for SJ going forward. Just wanted to put that out there.

[@derekwoodcock2510]

Thank you, people seem to forget that Blackwood had pretty much nobody helping him on Defense and he saved most games from being complete blowouts.

[@zacharywatson5667]

Facts. You can put a hall of fame talent goalie in the net for the sharks and said player will still struggle.

[@AnalyzeSportsStudio]

Vanceck is going to be the starting goaltender

[@herf4010]

@@AnalyzeSportsStudio Vanecek will probably be the starter, I agree.

[@sharkhaos_probably]

Regardless of who starts, Sharks have a competent goalie tandem and it isn't a weak point for the team.

[@tacocruiser4238]

Eric Pohlkamp looked really good in the Sharks' prospect scrimmage. He could be a sleeper.

[@zacharywatson5667]

As a die hard sharks fan who looks forward to our teams prospect scrimmage, idk the numbers but it seems like 3/5 guys to shine during the scrimmage transition into high quality talent.

[@Phil_Langone_FilmArt]

I had never really heard of him before, but noticed him in the scrimmage pretty quickly. Kid has some speed and skill. He's playing for Denver next season after transferring, so that could be great for his development.

[@JulianLevenson2010]

yeah he was gross

[@user-ll9qz2ll9m]

Him and O'Connell were the highlights of the game

[@joelvinson]

Getting rid of Karlsson is the best thing the SHarks could ever do.

[@user-fc9fg5ix2x]

Why is that?(new to hockey)

[@jackjohnson744]

@@user-fc9fg5ix2x High cap hit and he is 34 so he is likely entering the end of his prime. Sharks got a ton of asset for him. Also, he may not have fit into the rebuild. Not even the best players fit well in certain systems.

[@joelvinson]

@@jackjohnson744 This. Also, injury prone. Dude's one of the highest paid players in the league. He's a great player, but he can't stay on the ice.

[@user-fc9fg5ix2x]

@@jackjohnson744 thank you so much that was so informative and kind!!

[@kylemoura85]

Wish we could have gotten rid of him sooner

[@Guinomo98]

Great video! As someone who is from Brazil, I have zerro NHL coverage here, so its nice to see someone putting videos like this one out!

[@thegrease13]

Awesome video... Sharks fans have a lot to be excited about.... finally

[@z1mmy9]

Here after they traded for askorov. Legit cup contenders in 4-6 years if all goes well that core has such a high ceiling

[@kellenfoster7893]

Love the content, the timeline a little off but a good video. I think finding a more upbeat tone to your info will give your video a less " the murder is in the building" vibe. I liked you naming all the prospects. Maybe a deep pipeline video for the Sharks faithful.

[@joeduran627]

Celebrini signed his nhl entry leve contract!l

[@JhoriRemington]

Cellebrini as the new Jumbo Joe down the middle, with Eklund and Smith on the wing in the top 6. Grier is now drafting Brent Burns style D-men. Can't wait to see this team in 3-4 years.

[@davebpilot7406]

Both Smith and Macklin will play center.

[@bigsmickledigle5472]

I get to watch musty often. Hes very good and he has a chippy side but has a temper..takes a lot of dumb penalties but it will change with age

[@SSHockey]

@@bigsmickledigle5472 100%. Age/maturity will help calm that down. Especially once he is surrounded by veterans at the AHL/NHL level. That edge will serve him well when the Sharks become competitive!

[@pcho93]

Insert gif of shark swimming around cup.

[@operasinger2126]

Outstanding video!

[@BackcountryPassport]

I love seeing a small channel get a lil love via the algo. Good vid and I look forward to seeing more!

[@jamesonnoonan8524]

I think you hit the nail on the head. Many Sharks fans have been calling for a rebuild since 2020 but the get the last year and a half the future direction has really become clear. Exciting times are ahead in the bay 👀 🦈

[@SSHockey]

@@jamesonnoonan8524 thanks for the kind words I really appreciate it! I’m excited for Sharks fans, you guys deserve to see some winning hockey!

[@MoreMallards]

When it comes to California hockey I believe The Sharks and the Ducks are the ones that are doing this rebuild correctly. The Kings. however, are closing their eyes with their fingers in their ears lying to themselves that they don't need to rebuild.

[@sharkhaos_probably]

As a Sharks fan that's a good thing. If you're a Kings fan, ouch. Sorry.

[@HowDidUGetThat96]

The NHL should be scared in like 5-8 years but not till then lol

[@noahbalagus8805]

This is an amazing video! I’m surprised you have under 100 subscribers

[@SSHockey]

Thanks that means a lot!

[@MrBeenus]

As a Flyers fan, I would love to see the Sharks win the cup. Since they lost their only finals appearance to the Penguins, I felt personally hurt by their loss. Here's to the Sam Jose Sharks' bright future and hopefully Stanley Cup success.

[@TylrVncnt]

Cheers. Coincidentally a couple buds n myself have always had a soft spot for the Flyers too

[@znmckague]

The best part of these years while the team isn't great is watching the young kids play with the team. Ecklund has been super fun to watch honestly

[@AnalyzeSportsStudio]

Toffoli - Celebrini - Eklund Musty - Smith - Zetterlund Grandlund - Couture - Goodrow I'm hyped bro

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

Me too I'm so excited

[@moonglow630]

Hearing the way my beloved team was dismantled, and where my beloved went, is heartbreaking 😢

[@moonglow630]

I hope so. Miss my playoff Sharks!!

[@ponyboy9765]

I can’t believe GMMG managed to turn Erik Karlsons basically un tradable contract into an 11th over all pick and future top D-man. Really hoping to see Vegas take a dip this year after losing core players in free agency to help bump that first rounder they gave us. If they sharks can manage to get another two top 15 picks again this coming year we could be looking at an insanely stacked prospect pool at the end of next season. Super excited for the next 2-3 years and hoping to see the sharks return to the glory days.

[@Fifthranger]

It feels weird. Having... Hope as a sharks fan.

[@professorpump9]

The sharks and Blackhawks are gonna be really good in a few years

[@spaMgobLiN]

Yes Mike Grier has done a fantastic job with the prospects. im super excited to see them.

[@Panaramaguy]

I am super excited for the sharks future, goaltending is definitely something that will get addressed soon enough

[@SSHockey]

@@Panaramaguy as soon as the team is ready to compete I’m sure they will sign or trade for someone. That is of course if a prospect doesn’t emerge as the future starter.

[@Panaramaguy]

@@SSHockey Definitely is an exciting time to be a sharks fan had some disappointing playoff years with the final in 2016 the exit after climbing back to defeat vegas in 2019

[@SSHockey]

@@Panaramaguy it’s just so refreshing to see the core set in place now for the Sharks. The years of tanking are finally paying off

[@Panaramaguy]

@@SSHockey this season will definitely be a interesting one for sure! expecting another top 5 pick I'd say/hope

[@SSHockey]

@@Panaramaguy I would think they should still be in that range as well. They’re going to be stacked with another top end talent

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

Great Video

[@SSHockey]

@@jaylenbarnes2.079 thanks I appreciate it!

[@cygnusx-1862]

If the Blackhawks would have drafted demidov and eiserman then i would say the nhl should watch out for them but they blew that draft. Montreal getting demidov and hage.... Watch out for Montreal they will be a POWERHOUSE in a few years.

[@patrickcantwell9952]

Uuugh, don’t speak of the trade that must not be named. Can’t even watch Sens games because seeing Norris and Stutzle not in teal still stings to this day.

[@royanderson3478]

No doubt, 2-3 years, you'll see a push 💪. The Chicago Blackhawks were similar to the trajectory. Mike Grier still needs to add veterans to complete the balance to be serious threats in the west. Good future 😊

[@DEATHdealer2266]

Pretty good video overall. However, it's not the goal tending that needs the issue. If you look at Blackwood's stats on paper, they don't look outstanding. But if you break down how many shots were taken on him per game, you'd see he was clearly fighting for his life and came out extremely well in comparison. His first game with the sharks, he went 49 of 50. The goaltender's the last line. In reality, the sharks had no defense this year while having very few goals and that's where the focus needs to be.

[@timsimtv]

as a fan i am excited for the sharks to start turning the corner. it has been a long few years

[@Scyie_]

Am I crazy to think that will smith will be a better player than Macklin as an overall player and the way he fits into the sharks system?

[@voightkampffchamp]

Smith will likely score more points, but Mackin will carry the Sharks to the cup

[@Scyie_]

@@voightkampffchamp I agree with this based off of my hope for this team. Mike Grier has been the best GM we have had in the history of the franchise if you ask me and with the what you said , Macklin is better two way player and future leader, while Smith is a better point producer and faceoff man in my opinion. I wouldn't be surprised to macklin play win the first year or two

[@sierralimatango86]

Scared for 7-8 years from now yeah. The days of Crosby’s and Kane’s and Gretzky’s winning in their 3rd or 4th years are over. The parity and time it takes to build in today’s cap-constrained world just make it so. MacKinnon won 9 years after being drafted. Barkov 11. Stammer 12. The NHL is brutal and the Gen z twinks need to become hardened men before they can do anything remotely scary in the playoffs.

[@GizmoBeach]

Uh, no. The Sharks hopefully will improve on a 19-win season but at least two years will pass before they can imagine thinking ok let’s aim for 80-plus points, IF they don’t skip steps in their rebuild.

[@stevenvicijan4338]

Nostalgic sound which Panther fans like Maka [ mother-in-law ] running in Miami are waiting to hump ship to SJ. Reminded to stay strong. . .

[@joshhayden4186]

Great vid

[@HawksFan.]

There is a salary cap not all players will work out in the nhl

[@koonzescrappyanimations6626]

I think Grier is doing a great job. A lot of people were upset with the return for Meier, but he was going to leave at the end of the season anyway.

[@548vikings]

Do the Sharks need to sign goon/enforcers to protect these talented youngsters?

[@ShnozzleShabizzle]

It all went downhill after CrankShaft was traded. Love that guy

[@tomdolan9761]

They key will be patience with the prospects when the next two years are likely to be a struggle as they develop

[@andrewgreen815]

My team gathered 110 points last season, the Sharks are not frightening me a whit.

[@damonmusha6504]

SJ with Vegas’ #1 pick gives us yet another reason to actively root against the Knights. I see them potentially missing the playoffs, they have massive cap issues and are letting some of their best players walk.

[@sharkhaos_probably]

Knights should trade Hertl so he can be on a contender and we can see Tommy win a cup without Vegas doing so again.

[@junkman9096]

Laughing at ANOTHER reason to root against the Knights. How many leaves in the forest or grains of sand on the beach. Still, seeing Hertl in a Knights uniform hurts.

[@LOOGEYBAYAREA]

Thank you for this video! Go sharks 🦈

[@ExplodingOx]

they need more vets to help the prospects

[@quanemerson1054]

I can't wait to see it all click together for the Shark's.

[@sempcast]

Swayman offer sheet? Let’s gooo 🎉

[@moonglow630]

Burns went before Timo or Karlsson.

[@justinwillness3162]

Yeah I’m sure every team is shivering at their collars when they pull up to town 😂😂😂

[@EnjoyerofMiserableMarinersBsbl]

We aren’t.

[@j.p.1214]

I'm sorry but you need a better microphone and some energy in your voice. This video put me to sleep.

[@dr.dangles74]

No.

[@raha1277]

Haha no they shouldnt, they havea future but might be dead last again.

[@SSHockey]

@@raha1277 don’t need to be scared of them next season, but give them 3 or 4 years and they will be deadly

[@OhYaSure]

I hope we’re dead last, and both Smith and Celebrini have 50/60 point seasons. Then we get another stupidly talented forward to add to our crop. Use Vegas’s pick for D and then eventually trade for a D prospect as well

[@malakaspawt3190]

@@OhYaSure Hagens projected 1st overall 2025, and McKenna 1st overall 2026.

[@KT-qw1ws]

Look at Blackhawks, they got Bedard but was bad and drafted 2nd so they’re in the same rebuild as the Sharks. With the signing of Smith and Celebrini they are gonna get a good glimpse of the future. Tank more like the oilers whom went on to the finals.

[@JoeLouis-hc7mm]

Oh the hawks sharks will rise up again in time

[@svtkilr]

Won’t be playoff contenders for about another decade or so! 😂

[@elvisisalive2716]

About time, the franchise sucks

[@Lebowski55]

Nobody is scared of the San Jose Sharks.

[@Mike-xb4us]

You will be...you will be

[@terhoranki6680]

We shall re-visit this dumb comment in the upcoming years. Bookmarked just to come chirping your dumbass off

[@stanfordite1]

Yes they are

[@svtkilr]

🤣 you sharks fans are reaching hard!!!!! You guys will be lucky if you get 70 points this season 🤣. Go kings Go!!!!

[@JamesGotALeg]

He literally says that the team won’t be competing this season and will probably have a high draft pick in 2025. But go off

[@stanfordite1]

Hockey doesn’t belong in LA or any hot weather city. Off to Kansas City with the Kings.

[@winkletown8828]

The nhl should be scared of the sharks? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 san Losè won't be winning anything, calm down. They have a bunch of trash contracts, a bunch of babies who we don't know anything about (can they hang in the nhl, can they defend, score, skate, complete a pass?) They've yet to even play a game. Celebrini looks decent but again, zero nhl experience. I've been an advocate for the team being relocated for years because all they do is lose and fail. Nothing personal against the youngsters, i hope this bottom feeder team continues to fail. This franchise is a bad joke and people are sick of their existence.

[@remytherat497]

me when i lie

[@terhoranki6680]

What a clown

[@rockerrock328]

Thr trade for and huge contract we gave to Karlsson is what ruined the sharks. Yeah he scored points in garbage time when we were losing. He can't play defense. We lost Pavelski and it started the free fall to the bottom of the league after that trade

[@3EyedRaider]

Remember when the Sharks prospect pool was highlighted by pretty much just Eklund and Bordeleau (who I'm surprised you never once mentioned lol). 🦈🦈🦈