BEST PLAYER AVAILABLE: Mike Grier CONFIRMS His Draft Stance In Media Availability

San Jose Sharks signal a bold rebuild strategy as GM Mike Grier commits to drafting the best player available, eyeing Ivar Stenberg with the No. 2 overall pick. Could this draft be the turning point for a struggling franchise? JD Young breaks down Grier’s media availability, exploring the implications of the William Eklund trade and the team’s approach to free agency and RFA negotiations. Key topics include potential contracts for Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Collin Graf, as well as updates on the futures of Shakir Mukhamadullin and Vincent Desharnais. Insightful analysis of the Sharks’ blue-line overhaul highlights the acquisition of Michael Kesselring and the strategic caution in trade talks, while the coaching stability under Ryan Warsofsky is called into question. With draft week in full swing and the Sharks’ vision clearer than ever, can Grier’s calculated moves spark a new era in San Jose? Timestamps: 00:00 Discussing Mike Grier and the draft 04:59 NHL draft prospects discussion 06:43 Draft strategy for defensemen 13:05 RFA contracts 17:55 Vincent Desharnais contract 22:50 Kesselring trade 26:20 Ryan Warsofsky's contract extension Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday Club for special content for the most die-hard San Jose Sharks fans: https://lockedonsharks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL 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/everyday... 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) #NHL #Sharks #SanJoseSharks