SJHN Daily: Sharks & Cuda Celebrate Mother’s Day, Meier Trade Pick Will Be No. 26

The San Jose Sharks (and Barracuda) paid many a well-deserved tribute on Mother’s Day yesterday.

Erik Karlsson shouted out wife Melinda, mother of their daughter Harlow and son Stellan.

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The Sharks called back to Deborah Thrun’s reaction when Henry made his NHL debut on Mar. 30.

There’s no one like hockey moms 💙

Who remembers this special moment when @HenryThrun’s mom watched him skate in his first NHL game? pic.twitter.com/3Xvjs4HcVk

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 14, 2023

GOTTA SEE IT: Thrun Nets 2 Assists in NHL Debut, Mom Emotional

And the Barracuda shared a series of sweet snaps:

never change, @coe_44 pic.twitter.com/HmYLeLv5ld

— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) May 14, 2023

That’s Brandon Coe with mom Heather.

Here’s William Eklund with mother Maria…

Thomas Bordeleau with Chantal…

Tristen Robins with Shane…

Adam Raska with his mother Nad’a…

And here’s Aaron Dell’s wife Nicolette…

Derrick Pouliot’s wife Amanda…

And last but not least, Andrew Agozzino’s wife Julia.

Happy Mother’s Day, all!

At San Jose Hockey Now…

The Columbus Blue Jackets say they’re going to draft a center at No. 3. What does that mean for the San Jose Sharks?

How are the expert mocking the San Jose Sharks’ No. 4 pick? Will Smith and Leo Carlsson are the recurrent names.

Who might the San Jose Sharks pick with the No. 26 or early in the second round? Chris Peters has you covered.

Tony Ferrari and Sam McGilligan debate Leo Carlsson or Matvei Michkov.

Other Sharks News…

The Sharks are picking No. 26, thanks to Adin Hill.

How are San Jose Sharks fans feeling about the direction of the franchise?

#SJSharks @FabianZetterlun is heading to #MensWorlds with @Trekronorse! 🦈🇸🇪 https://t.co/eYqnX9kTA6

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 15, 2023

Around the NHL…

IIHF announces Female Athlete of the Year nominees.

How did the Vegas Golden Knights take down the Edmonton Oilers?

Goaltending, middle-six forwards let Oilers down.

Draisaitl had no time for Pietrangelo in the handshake line pic.twitter.com/TjB9dklajC

— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) May 15, 2023

The Florida Panthers went all-in to sign Sergei Bobrovsky, it’s finally paying off.

Could the Montreal Canadiens trade up to the San Jose Sharks’ no. 4 pick?

Does Kyle Dubas going to the Pittsburgh Penguins make sense?

Teuvo Teravainen says he's ready to go, but it doesn't sound like we'll hear anything definitive from Rod Brind'Amour until closer to Game 1.

"Obviously we want him in there, and he wants to be in there, but he has to be able to play… He's got to be able to be effective." pic.twitter.com/CplVhaTlPK

— Walt Ruff (@WaltRuff) May 15, 2023

Is William Nylander a fit for the Colorado Avalanche?

The Philadelphia Flyers’ off-season wish list, from new Philly Hockey Now beat writer Chuck Bausman.

The rising Buffalo Sabres have a big opportunity next year with Atlantic rivals showing cracks.

RCMP in Kelowna, BC, tell me they are still investigating private hockey school Okanagan HC for allegations of abuse which include bullying, players' water bottles being filled w toilet water and urine, and some players using their teammates' toothbrushes to rub their buttocks.

— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 15, 2023