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Alan Hoshida: The Incredible Celebrini, Sharks at the Olympics, Trade Targets

February 17

1h 8m

Episode Description

Aaron is joined by NBC in-game host and lifelong Sharks fan Alan Hoshida for an in-depth breakdown of the "youth movement" taking over San Jose. With the Olympic break in full swing, we analyze Macklin Celebrini’s historic sophomore pace and his dominance on Team Canada’s top line alongside McDavid and MacKinnon.

We also dive into the upcoming trade deadline: will Mike Grier be a buyer or a seller? We discuss potential defensive targets like Dougie Hamilton and Timothy Liljegren, the "roster crunch" facing the front office, and why Igor Chernyshov is becoming an "untouchable" piece of the core.

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00:00 – Episode Intro & Welcome

01:18 – Alan Hoshida: Journey to the Sharks Broadcast Booth

03:01 – Igor Chernyshov: Future Top-Six Winger?

05:35 – Coaching Strategy: Putting Young Prospects in a Position to Succeed

07:11 – Macklin Celebrini’s Historic Season & Hart Trophy Potential

08:34 – Celebrini at the Olympics: Dominating with McDavid & MacKinnon

09:31 – The "Celebrini Effect" on Bay Area Fandom

11:26 – Peer Respect: McDavid and MacKinnon on the "Young Star"

40:00 – Trade Deadline Strategy: Will Mike Grier Be a Buyer or Seller?

41:08 – Defensive Targets: Dougie Hamilton & Justin Faulk Rumors

49:09 – The Panarin Saga: Why the Sharks Said "Hard No" to New York

51:21 – Impact on the Pacific Playoff Race

1:02:11 – Bold Predictions & Final Stretch Outlook

1:03:19 – Lightning Round: Favorite Postgame Moments & Fan Questions

1:07:42 – Closing Remarks & Member Roll Call

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