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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 29 MIN

BLUE LINE OVERHAUL: San Jose Sharks Must PRIORITIZE Defensive Upgrades Over The Next Week

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San Jose Sharks face a pivotal offseason as GM Mike Grier targets blue line upgrades and looks to solidify the team’s competitive future. With Michael Kesselring already acquired, can the Sharks overhaul their defense enough to support their young core and finally turn the corner? The conversation focused on realistic free agent and trade options, emphasizing the need for both immediate impact and long-term stability. A key theme that emerged was patience—resisting flashy, short-term moves in favor of sticking to the rebuild plan. The discussion explored why locking in foundational pieces like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith should be top priorities to ensure consistency and minimize distractions. Several points were raised, including contract strategies for Collin Graf, the risk of rushing the process, and how San Jose can avoid the pitfalls faced by teams like the LA Kings. Will this approach finally lead the Sharks back to contention?   Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Jose Sharks face a pivotal offseason as GM Mike Grier targets blue line upgrades and looks to solidify the team’s competitive future. With Michael Kesselring already acquired, can the Sharks overhaul their defense enough to support their young core and finally turn the corner? The conversation focused on realistic free agent and trade options, emphasizing the need for both immediate impact and long-term stability. A key theme that emerged was patience—resisting flashy, short-term moves in favor of sticking to the rebuild plan. The discussion explored why locking in foundational pieces like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith should be top priorities to ensure consistency and minimize distractions. Several points were raised, including contract strategies for Collin Graf, the risk of rushing the process, and how San Jose can avoid the pitfalls faced by teams like the LA Kings. Will this approach finally lead the Sharks back to contention?

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