Why Sending Bordeleau Down Makes Sense + Is This Worst Sharks Team Ever?

Keegan and Sheng look for the bright spots on the 0-8-1 San Jose Sharks.

But before that, they talk about Joe Thornton officially retiring from the NHL (1:52). Sheng takes a guess when the San Jose Sharks will retire Jumbo’s jersey. David Quinn also said something interesting in regards to Thornton joining the Sharks front office (4:15).

Next, we talk about everything wrong with the 0-8-1 Sharks (6:55).

Sheng talks about why it’s the right call for the San Jose Sharks to send Thomas Bordeleau (8:55) down to the AHL.

Keegan shares his thoughts about why Jacob Peterson (16:00) got sent down.

He also thinks, however, that the Barracuda style of play may not be great for Bordeleau (16:50).

Sheng and Keegan dive into the Luke Kunin debate (21:30).

Next, they talk about the unpolished Filip Zadina (24:30).

What’s up with Mike Hoffman, Anthony Duclair, and Alexander Barabanov (26:00)?

How about the San Jose Sharks defense so far (27:25)? The goaltending (32:20)?

Keegan and Sheng then go back up front to talk about Mikael Granlund (33:20) and Fabian Zetterlund (37:15).

Is this the worst San Jose Sharks team ever (40:40)?

Keegan talks about what he’s focusing on with this Sharks squad (47:00).

Finally, Keegan shares his thoughts about Will Smith so far (52:15).

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