ESPN's Arda Ocal On San Jose Sharks' REBUILD & DIRECTION | Star Wars Meets Hockey

The San Jose Sharks' rebuild is turning heads across the NHL, potentially making them a fan-favorite underdog. ESPN analyst Arda Ocal joins host JD Young to examine the Sharks' national perception and their unique prospect development system. They explore William Eklund's potential as a game-changer for San Jose this season and discuss team expectations, from wild card contention to the impact of rising stars. Central to their conversation is Macklin Celebrini, the highly touted prospect who's generating significant buzz. Ocal and Young dive deep into Celebrini's skill set, his potential impact on the Sharks' future, and how he fits into the team's long-term strategy. They also touch on Will Smith, another key piece in San Jose's rebuilding puzzle, comparing his development trajectory to Celebrini's. The episode takes a fun turn as the hosts craft the ultimate Star Wars hockey team, imagining Wookiees on defense and Wampas in goal. Ocal shares his excitement for upcoming Star Wars content, including the Ahsoka series and Mandalorian Grogu movie. They conclude by pondering Connor McDavid's legacy and what it would take for him to join hockey's Mount Rushmore. Listeners can expect insider insights on the Sharks' rebuild, with a particular focus on Celebrini's potential, alongside entertaining Star Wars hockey fantasies and discussions on the NHL's biggest stars. 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.