Should we be concerned with Will Smith’s confidence and Shakir Mukhamadullin’s development?

Also, Sheng and Keegan share their post-Trade Deadline San Jose Sharks’ top-10 prospects!

It was a fascinating road trip, full of highs and lows.

We discuss San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky’s controversial comments after the Edmonton Oilers’ loss (14:07), benching Will Smith, and playing Nick Leddy over Shakir Mukhamadullin. (29:23)

What’s the latest on Igor Chernyshov’s concussion? And why isn’t Sheng worried about Smith’s confidence?

We also talk about Yaroslav Askarov’s injury, recalling Laurent Brossoit, and re-signing Ty Dellandrea. (1:13:05)

And now, Sheng and Keegan’s top-10 San Jose Sharks’ prospects! (1:24:31)

1. Haoxi (Simon) Wang / Carson Wetsch
2. Cole McKinney / Kasper Halttunen
3. Eric Pohlkamp / Cam Lund
4. Luca Cagnoni / Leo Sahlin Wallenius
5. Sahlin Wallenius / Cagnoni
6. Lund / Pohlkamp
7. Filip Bystedt
8. Quentin Musty
9. Josh Ravensbergen
10. Igor Chernyshov

Also, we discuss a handful of honorable mentions!

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What did we think of what Mike Grier did (or didn’t do) at the Trade Deadline?

All of us -- San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, and prospects guru Keegan McNally -- actually like how Grier approached March’s silly season!

There are two reasons why keeping pending UFAs like Mario Ferraro and company was a good idea: Boyle discusses the value of playing meaningful games for a young team. That includes, a short trip to the playoffs.

Why aren’t the San Jose Sharks calling up Luca Cagnoni?

What was up with that left field Sergei Bobrovsky rumor?

Finally, our thoughts on the William Eklund-for-Simon Nemec rumor: Was it realistic?

What’s Nemec’s ceiling? Could Grier be holding on to Eklund for a bigger move?

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How should the San Jose Sharks approach the upcoming Trade Deadline?

Jason Demers, NHL Network star and San Jose Hockey Now Podcast friend, shares his thoughts with insider Sheng Peng and beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee. (1:00)

Before that, Demers, who was in Milan, talks Macklin Celebrini at the Olympics. He’s also excited about Michael Misa’s development!

So who should the San Jose Sharks trade for, if anybody, at the Deadline? (30:04) Demers suggests a host of names like Michael Kesselring, Braden Schneider, and Zach Whitecloud. He also says no to a few
names, and bats around impact defensemen like Adam Fox and Josh Morrissey.

Will the Sharks keep or trade Kiefer Sherwood or Mario Ferraro?

Next, how does prospects guru Keegan McNally think the San Jose Sharks should approach the Trade Deadline? (1:01:17)

Sheng and Keegan agree: “Buy responsibly.”

Should the Sharks keep or flip Sherwood?

What did we make of what Ryan Warsofsky said about analytics and Sherwood versus Collin Graf on the Celebrini line? (1:31:14)

Finally, Keegan breaks down top 2026 Draft prospect Chase Reid’s game! (2:02:36)

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