Mid-Season Awards + Should Sharks Trade for Nemec? | E75

San Jose Hockey Now Podcast

This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, should the Sharks trade for Simon Nemec? (1:10:04) Plus, who are our 2024-2025 mid-season award winners? (30:48)

But before all that, we cover some news of the past week! First, Sharks are…bad. (1:40) We cover the past few disappointing losses for the Sharks and where we think the San Jose Sharks are in comparison to last year.

Next we cover the rise of Matthew Schaefer to #1 on both Central Scouting’s and Eliteprospects’ ranking. What could Schaefer mean to the Sharks? (07:42) Plus who is knocking on the door in the top 5?

Keegan got to see the Sharks in Boston and was sitting behind the bench. What did he notice on the bench? What did Sheng and Keegan think about Will Smith’s statement game in Boston? (17:55)

Alright, which players win the coveted SJHN Podcast mid-season awards? (30:48)

We cover: MVP, Best forward and defender, Most improved, Unsung hero, Most disappointing player, Sleeper prospect, Most surprising prospect, Breakout second-half Shark, and finally as a bonus we predict a trade for the deadline.

Finally, what do scouts think about Simon Nemec? Could he be a fit as a trade target for the Sharks? (1:10:04). We predict the cost is going to be quite high.

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