This week on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we welcome Nico Sturm! (57:15)
We asked Nico all about David Quinn's tenure and recent firing by GM Mike Grier, what Nico thinks about Quinn's coaching style and the 2023-2024 season in general. We also ask about Macklin Celebrini, who will be a teammate of the San Jose Sharks in the future!
Before we get into that, we'll cover a few topics that have been an easy few weeks for the Sharks. (01:33)
Who has been interviewed so far or is rumored to be considered for the head coaching position with the San Jose Sharks? (03:20)
What do you think the previous coaching candidates have in common?
Another week of Will Smith Watch begins! What did Will Smith say about his future decision to stay at Boston College or sign with the San Jose Sharks for next year's World Championship? (12:17)
What can Will Smith learn from leaving the NCAA and parting ways with his longtime linemate? (18:45)
Sheng talks about the interesting dynamic that could form if Celebrini and Smith graduate from college at the same time. (22:30)
Moving on to the playoffs for Kasper Haltunen and Luca Cagnoni. Haltunen led the London Knights in postseason goals with 17 goals in 18 playoff games. (30:35)
Ultimate guess: Leon Draisaitl to the San Jose Sharks in 2025? (35:00)
What do Schenn and Keegan think about taking a defenseman with the 14th pick in the 2024 NHL Draft? (42:20)
Schenn did a thorough investigation and contacted local media members from each team from No. 5 to No. 12 to get their thoughts on the trade to the Sharks. Read the article here. (43:20)
If the Sharks move up from No. 14, who would be most willing to trade? (+)
Finally, let's talk about the interview between Brody Brazil and Jason Demers. He also shared his thoughts on David Quinn's firing. (53:00)
Nico Sturm joins us for the second time on the show, this time from the Czech Republic and World Championships. (57:15)
Sturm talks about the San Jose Sharks winning the draft lottery. (58:20)
Sturm talked about Maclin Celebrini being a responsible two-way player and how that is rare for a 17-year-old. (59:05)
Sturm talks about the firing of David Quinn. Was it a surprise? (1:02:25)
What did Nico think of Quinn as a coach? (1:04:15)
Why does Sturm think Quinn was fired? (1:06:00)
Does Nico think Quinn lost the locker room? (1:08:00)
Does Sturm think there should have been more structure to the San Jose Sharks' game last year? (1:09:40)
Was there any way this 2023-24 San Jose Sharks team could realistically be better than last year? How much better? (1:12:40)
Sturm also played for former Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason. He could be hired as a coaching candidate for the Sharks, but what does Nico remember about his time with him? (1:15:15)
Nico Sturm has never played for Marco Sturm, but Marco's name has been floated as a coaching candidate for the San Jose Sharks, but what does Nico think of his fellow German? (1:19:00)
How is Sturm's summer after the World Championships? (1:21:10)
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