Sheng’s Daily: On Homophobic Language in Hockey, Will Makar Get Offer Sheet?

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3 years ago

July 1, 2021

Sheng Peng

Should the San Jose Sharks take a swing at Jesper Wallstedt at No. 7?

To help answer that question, I answer these questions: How likely is it a first-round skater plays 1,000 games? A first-round goalie plays 600 games?

Has Bias Against Drafting Goalie in 1st Round Gone Too Far?

Mock Draft 2.0: Who do the Locked On Sharks guys think the San Jose Sharks will pick now?

Mock Draft 2.0: Who Will Sharks Draft?

I joined Brotherly Puck to talk all things Sharks:

Brotherly Pod #111 “Sheng Peng Interview” @ADiMarco25 @DanTheFlyeraFan

–@Sheng_Peng of @sjhockeynow
-Buying out Jones
-Expensive blue line
-Expansion draft plans
-Does Marleau return?
-Potentially trading Burns
-retool or rebuild?https://t.co/bWfGWRB32P

— Brotherly Puck (@BrotherlyPuck) June 30, 2021

In other San Jose Sharks news…

Janice Baker-Kinney, NBC Sports Bay Area stage manager and Bill Cosby rape survivor, calls out Cosby’s release (on a legal technicality) yesterday.

Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court. #RAPIST #RAPIST #RAPIST https://t.co/fixHxDLz3w

— Janice Baker-Kinney (@mamaJanny) June 30, 2021

1/2 ❗️Urging anyone who considers themself involved in hockey to read this❗️Media, fans, and especially hockey organizations/leagues from the top level of ownership, all the way down to the players in the locker room. This needs to be taken seriously. Language matters!.. https://t.co/Rrtpc4MAS9

— Kurtis Gabriel (@kurtisgabriel) June 30, 2021

Around the NHL…

Two Man Advantage off the charts as @hakstol2 first-ever head coach of the @SeattleKraken drops by along with two of the best in the business @KatieJStrang and @rwesthead to talk Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault investigation plus Cale Makar offer sheet and, well, just listen. https://t.co/r3zQisaDnL

— Scott Burnside (@OvertimeScottB) June 30, 2021

A 27-year-old male filed a complaint in 2018 with Miami University police, alleging former hockey coach Brad Aldrich "took me under his wing" and then committed a sex offence against him in fall of 2012.
Case was closed when the alleged victim dropped case, a FOIA request shows. pic.twitter.com/HcUIYOrS53

— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) June 30, 2021

Analyzing Nikita Kucherov’s brilliant playoff performance. (Sportsnet)

Carey Price is showing cracks at the wrong time. (Sportsnet)

Every #NHLAwards vote made public.

Proud to share our 100 ballots from @ThePHWA – and an explanation of why we pared down our voting bloc to achieve better balance in this most unusual season, limiting any divisional representation disparity:https://t.co/uwNZFNgAP0 pic.twitter.com/jsv2Qhixok

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 30, 2021

Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, and Auston Matthews are among the sports giants who have invested in live streaming sports app Buzzer. (Sportico)

The Coyotes have called a news conference for 11 AM Thursday. Sources tell me they will name André Tourigny as their next head coach. I first noted Tourigny's candidacy on May 10. There have been lots of talks between the team & the Ottawa 67's/Hockey Canada coach since then. https://t.co/dePCi5p9Vl

— Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) July 1, 2021

Jonathan Toews returns to the Blackhawks, announces Chronic Immune Response Syndrome diagnosis. (Chicago Sun-Times)

What is UFA Phillip Danault’s value? Could RFA Cale Makar receive an offer sheet? (The Athletic)

Yesterday I asked how often 2nd leading scorer isn't on the 1st or 2nd all-star team. Has happened more than I expected after researching it. Some were snubs, others were not. https://t.co/uvL4nsKSxy

— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) June 30, 2021

Blackhawks, Duncan Keith discussing good trade fit. (Sportsnet)