EXPECTATIONS: Will Sharks and Ducks BREAK THROUGH with Leo Carlsson and Macklin Celebrini?

Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks face mounting expectations as both young, dynamic NHL teams eye a post-season breakthrough. Is this the year Leo Carlsson and Macklin Celebrini evolve from top prospects into true franchise pillars? JD Young and Kyle Clements break down the wild offseason full of offer sheets, bold contract moves, and shocking departures—like Chris Kreider’s exit—that are reshaping both rosters.Key debates include the Ducks’ path after ending their playoff drought, questions surrounding Lukáš Dostál’s goaltending and an overhauled blue line, and whether Anaheim’s core of Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke can fill the offensive gap. For the Sharks, cap flexibility and rising stars give hope, but poor defense and inconsistent goaltending could prove costly. With the Pacific Division wide open behind Edmonton and Vegas, which team has the formula to clinch that coveted No. 3 spot? Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.    Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday Club for special content for the most die-hard San Jose Sharks fans: https://lockedonsharks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuel Get three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.