This week on San Jose Hockey Now: the NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. What do we think of all the San Jose Sharks moves, including our thoughts on Walman and Zetterlund being traded?

First we cover all the trades made by San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier in the days leading up to the deadline (3:05).

We discuss all the possible reasons behind the Jake Walman deal and why Grier seemingly sold a player at the peak of his value (4:08).

The Zetterlund trade to Ottawa caused quite an outpouring of emotion from the fanbase. How do we see the value, both on and off the ice, that was traded with Zetterlund (18:35)?

We cover all the other trades briefly, including a surprise Sheng-favorite that got traded. Hint: this time it isn't Luke Kunin! (46:05)

Finally our trade deadline grades for the San Jose Sharks finishes the episode. (1:04:43)

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Besides that big news, we have Kevin Woodley of NHL.com and InGoal Magazine on the pod! Kevin is one of THE goalie guys in hockey media, and he brings us great insight about Yaroslav Askarov. Technically, what’s Askarov have to do to reach elite NHL status?

But before we get to Kevin, let’s talk about the San Jose Sharks’ return from the 4 Nations break and more! (2:30)

Askarov has a minor lower-body injury, why might some rest be good for him?

Nikolai Kovalenko made waves with his comments to a Russian podcast about Ryan Warsofsky. Our thoughts on Kovalenko’s clarification and how Warsofsky treats Russian players. (9:00)

Nico Sturm doesn’t think that he’s going to be with the San Jose Sharks for long. What will Sturm and other Trade Deadline candidates like Luke Kunin, Jan Rutta, and Mario Ferraro fetch? (22:56)

We also discuss the Sharks’ two post-break losses at the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets: Who’s impressed us? What did we think of Warsofsky’s decision to start Alex Wennberg in OT against the Jets? (33:30)

And now, Kevin Woodley! (1:04:08)

Does Askarov have the potential to be a Connor Hellebuyck-level goaltender for the San Jose Sharks? What’s he got to do to get there?

What are Kevin’s perceptions of Askarov’s antics, like his celebrations? (1:15:40)

What’s the value of keeping Askarov in the AHL this year?

Will Alexandar Georgiev or Vitek Vanecek pair with Askarov next season? (1:29:30)

Where does Woodley rank Askarov among the top young goalie prospects in the league? (1:35:10)

How does Kevin view the work of the San Jose Sharks’ current goaltending regime, director Evgeni Nabokov, goaltending coach Thomas Speer, and goalie scout Ryan Miller?

Who’s leading the Calder Trophy race?

Colby Cohen of ESPN and Daily Faceoff’s Morning Cuppa Podcast talks about the case for Macklin Celebrini or Lane Hutson. (1:49:57)

But before we get to Colby, we chat about the state of the San Jose Sharks at the 4 Nations break.

Why do Sharks fans need to prepare for some pain (read more 8-3 losses) for the rest of the season?

What’s one of the big differences between say, the .500 Anaheim Ducks and the Sharks? How much swagger can good goaltending give you?

What have we seen recently from Andrew Poturalski, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Collin Graf? (29:08)

How are Keegan and Sheng feeling about whether the San Jose Sharks will deal Trade Deadline candidates Nico Sturm, Jan Rutta, Luke Kunin, Mario Ferraro, Alexandar Georgiev, and Vitek Vanecek? (55:01)

We also address the Noah Dobson trade rumors.

Igor Chernyshov, coming off shoulder surgery is off to a torrid start with the Saginaw Spirit with eight goals and six assists in just five games. What has Keegan seen from the San Jose Sharks’ 2024 second-round pick? (1:24:05)

And now, Colby Cohen! (1:49:57)

What are Cohen’s thoughts about Celebrini losing a bet to Will Smith and wearing a Boston College jersey?

A couple weeks ago, Colby had Lane Hutson leading the Calder Trophy race, does he still think that? What are Hutson and Celebrini’s cases for the Calder? (1:53:50)

Smith has had an up-and-down rookie campaign, how does Colby see it?

Also, Cohen sees the Celebrini vs. Connor Bedard the same way that he did in the summer! (02:14:00)