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SJHN Daily: Pavelski Interview, Sharks Not Desirable Destination in Player Survey
Winning, usually, makes a destination more desirable.
Right now, the San Jose Sharks are on the wrong end of that scale. As they progress through their rebuild, there are some side effects that come with being near the bottom of the standings. One key side effect is the team’s ability to acquire players, as a recent players’ poll by The Athletic showed. They were ranked the third-most likely team to be on a player’s no-trade list.
While the Winnipeg Jets top the list, despite dominating the Central Division, the Bay Area is often a highly desirable place to play in all sports. As the San Jose Sharks look to turn a corner, they’ll eventually make themselves an organization that pretty much all players want to join, however, it may take some time. As their rookies, both on the ice and behind the bench, gain more experience, the league should start to take notice.
At San Jose Hockey Now…
Macklin Celebrini turned the Calder spotlight on fellow front-runner Lane Hutson ahead of the San Jose Sharks’ match-up against Montreal.
Collin Graf scored his first NHL goal in a losing effort. Afterwards, he thanked his dad.
This was awesome.
Collin Graf gave a touching tribute to his dad Robert, describing all the sacrifices that his dad made for him & his hockey career growing up.
Fantastic that both parents, Robert & Terri, were on hand to see Graf's 1st NHL goal: pic.twitter.com/s1x94cDZXC
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) February 5, 2025
How can last place feel like a victory for the San Jose Sharks?
Macklin Celebrini had a day with the Stanley Cup 11 years ago.
Other Sharks News…
Joe Pavelski is winning golf tournaments and enjoying his first season of retirement.
Brodie Brazil sat down with Mike Kelly of NHL Network, they talk about how good Celebrini has been this year.
Igor Chernyshov is making an impact in the OHL:
Chernyshov has another 🚨🚨
After a lengthy review the goal stands and @SanJoseSharks prospect Igor Chernyshov scores his second of the game and fifth goal in the first four games of his #OHL career!#OHL | @CHLHockey | #TheFutureIsTeal https://t.co/49qqZVJhVC pic.twitter.com/L2azuBW8k8
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) February 6, 2025
Mario Ferraro spoke about his mindset with the trade deadline looming.
Tyler Toffoli has a pretty unique stat:
You know what’s actually a pretty crazy stat I just looked up?
Over 30% of Tyler Toffoli’s goals this season have happened on a Tuesday.#TheFutureIsTeal #TTTT pic.twitter.com/WnzCM6JX5D
— SnipeCity420  (@SnipeCity420) February 5, 2025
Around the NHL…
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ President of Business Operations, Kevin Acklin, stepped down.
Matthew Tkachuk returns to his hometown as a Stanley Cup champion.
Does Trevor Zegras make sense for the New York Islanders?
The Vegas Golden Knights were interested in Drew O’Connor before he was dealt.
John Tortorella discusses benching Matvei Michkov.
J.T. Compher is nearing a return for the Detroit Red Wings.
Zach Werenski returns for Columbus.
The Vancouver Canucks’ newest defenseman signed a contract extension.
