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San jose Sharks GM Mike Grier’s Offseason Moves Under Scrutiny as Podcast Delves into Team’s Future

San Jose, CA – as the San Jose Sharks navigate a significant offseason, long-time NHL video coach Steve Peters offers an in-depth analysis of the team’s revamped roster and strategic direction. In the latest episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, Peters breaks down potential forward lines, identifies a dark horse player for the upcoming season, and discusses the impact of recent acquisitions.

The podcast opens with host Sheng discussing the recent trade of Ryan Reaves, exploring the potential rationale behind the move from the Sharks’ perspective. This segment sets the stage for a broader conversation about General Manager Mike Grier’s long-term vision, especially concerning the team’s projected competitiveness in the 2027-28 season. The discussion highlights how the sharks’ rebuild strategy may differ from those undertaken by franchises like the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia flyers.

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to Peters’ insights, begining with his projections for the Sharks’ forward lines. He also identifies a “sleeper” player who could make a notable impact this season.Peters addresses the ongoing challenge of finding a suitable winger to complement center William Smith and analyzes where Ryan Reaves might fit into the team’s structure. The contributions of Collin Graf are also highlighted.

The depth of the Sharks’ bottom-six forward group is noted, and the podcast touches upon the growth of young talent like Michael Misa, with Peters offering his perspective on whether Penn State is the optimal path for his career progression.

Shifting to the defensive pairings, Peters outlines his ideal defensive alignments for the Sharks. He also assesses the remaining effectiveness of veteran defensemen Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg, and evaluates the potential for Sam Dickinson to secure a regular spot in the Sharks’ lineup.

In the goaltending department, Peters expresses his approval of the addition of Alex Nedeljkovic. The conversation extends to the team’s special teams performance and the potential for enhancement. Peters also shares his thoughts on the neutral zone forecheck strategy implemented by Ryan Warsofsky late last season.

A key question addressed is whether the current iteration of the Sharks is an improvement over the team that opened the previous season. The podcast concludes with Peters reflecting on his experience as a video coach for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup.

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