San Jose Barracuda's Roster Overhaul | Can NEW Signings REPLACE Top-End TALENT?

The San Jose Barracuda's offseason shake-up promises a new era for the AHL affiliate. With key departures like league MVP Andrew Poturalski, the team's identity is set to evolve. JD Young breaks down the Barracuda's roster overhaul, analyzing newcomers Jimmy Huntington and Shane Bowers alongside returning talent. He explores the potential impact of rookies Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty, Cam Lund, and Kasper Halttunen on the team's depth and consistency. Young examines how these changes might affect special teams, particularly the power play that led the AHL last season. He also discusses the challenges of replacing top-end AHL talent and the expectations for a more balanced lineup. The host weighs in on whether improved depth can offset the loss of star power and lead to steadier performances throughout the season. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of how the Barracuda's offseason moves could shape their upcoming campaign. Young provides insights into the team's new dynamics and how these changes might impact the San Jose Sharks' development pipeline. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the Barracuda's transformation and what fans can expect in the coming season. Check out the podcast on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube . Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL 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.