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What does long-time NHL video coach Steve Peters think of the revamped San Jose Sharks?

Peters breaks down ideal lines, shares his dark horse Shark this coming season, and more. (45:07)

But before we get to Peters, Sheng discusses his thoughts about the Ryan Reaves trade. Why might this deal make sense from the San Jose Sharks’ perspective? (3:37)

Why did the Sharks land on free agent sniper Jeff Skinner? (25:24)

How were these moves part of GM Mike Grier’s possible grand plan for 2027-28? The Sharks are doing something different than the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers’ rebuilds. (34:16)

And now, Steve Peters! (45:07)

How does Peters see the Sharks forward lines? (51:42)

Who is Peters’s sleeper Shark this year? (55:40)

Peters thinks it could still be a challenge to find the winger to play with Smith at center. (1:04:31)

Where does Reaves fit in? (1:10:45)

Speaking up for Collin Graf. (1:13:18)

There are a lot of bottom-six guys! (1:18:04)

What about Michael Misa? Why might Penn State not be the best option for him? (1:19:33)

How would Peters put together the San Jose Sharks’ defense? (1:28:38)

How much game do Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg have left in the tank? (1:32:22)

Can Sam Dickinson stick in the San Jose Sharks’ line-up? (1:40:15)

Let’s talk goaltending! Why does Peters like the addition of Alex Nedeljkovic? (1:45:39)

Will the Sharks’ special teams get better? (1:48:03)

What does Peters think about the different neutral zone forecheck that Ryan Warsofsky instituted late last year? (1:49:54)

Does Peters think this Sharks team is better than last year’s opening night group? (1:55:20)

Finally, I ask Peters about his experience as video coach for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup.