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Craig Button joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast to talk about the 2025 Draft! (41:39)

He makes his case for Porter Martone for the No. 2 pick.

But before we get to Craig, we discuss the San Jose Sharks’ pending agreement to stay at SAP Center until 2050. (3:20)

We talk about Egor Afanasyev and a hidden drawback about being the worst team in the NHL. Also, a mid-May heatcheck on the Sharks’ RFAs (14:44).

And does Keegan still want the San Jose Sharks to sign Mitch Marner after another Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff disappointment? (25:34)

And now, Craig! (41:39)

Button talks about Martone over Michael Misa for the San Jose Sharks in his post-Draft Lottery mock draft. (43:25)

We talk about drafting for need vs. Best Player Available. (45:50)

Could Matthew Schaefer drop from No. 1? Sheng brings up a historical comp in defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, consensus 2002 No. 1 pick, who dropped to No. 3. (56:00)

Thoughts on Anton Frondell and Victor Eklund, who maybe went lower in Button’s mock draft than expected?

Button is really high on Sam Dickinson, and thinks that he’s NHL-ready. (1:16:50)

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It’s part 2 of a mega-2025 Draft Lottery mailbag!

Part 2 is all about what the San Jose Sharks should do with the 2025 No. 2 pick.

In case you missed it, Part 1 focused on how to improve the Sharks next year, especially on defense.

https://youtu.be/LJPWjFPxZUg

Let’s get to the questions!

Jeremy: What would it take to trade up to the No. 1 pick? (2:16)

Nick Valderrama: Who would Keegan replace Sheng with? Is there a trade for the San Jose Sharks’ No. 2 that we like?

Sam: Thoughts about Martone? (18:02)

Brad Fitzpatrick: Is Martone a much more serious possibility than we think?

Austin Dias: How interested are teams around the NHL in the No. 2 pick?

Ben: What does the package look like that would tempt Mike Grier to trade down?

Matt Harrison: Who should the Sharks dangle for defensive help? The No. 2 pick? Which prospects?

Astoverpix: Trade Musty for defensive help?

Dylan Smallwood: Would you make this No. 2 pick/Noah Dobson trade with the New York Islanders? (34:54)

GH: No. 2 pick for Owen Power, Rasmus Dahlin, or Bowen Byram?

David: Will the San Jose Sharks make any jersey changes this off-season?

Arch Mickel: What’s the plan for Sam Dickinson?

Beast: Offer Mitch Marner a short-term, max AAV contract? (52:48)

Lincoln Race: Pitch for Marner?

Boomer: Sheng’s hockey background?

Juan Rebollo: Do the San Jose Sharks pick more for need in 2026?

Zeke: How can you tell if Mike Grier is excited? Should the Sharks target Anthony Stolarz or Joseph Woll?

SwedeShark: How likely is it that the Sharks pick Victor Eklund?

Joseph: How hard will it be for the Sharks to fill their holes via free agency?

Tgraveline: How chaotic will this off-season be league-wide?

Chris: San Jose Sharks’ roster construction/needs next year? (1:12:43)

Just Steve: Which teams do you think that the Sharks are likely to leapfrog in the standings next year?

Matthias893: Keegan’s favorite book on his bookshelf? Sheng’s personal favorite basketball player?

Fin Coe: Thoughts on Leo Sahlin Wallenius?

James Barrett: What’s the most valuable surplus in the San Jose Sharks’ system?

rphillips19: Where would Michael Misa and Matthew Schaefer be picked if they were in the 2023 Draft, 2024 Draft? Have all successful rebuilds actually drafted their top defensemen?

Stephanie k: Is William Eklund the Sharks’ most valuable (reasonable) trade piece? (1:37:53)

Kyle J from Australia: Where would Sam Dickinson be ranked in the 2025 Draft?

Chaz Marshall: Who goes to wing, Michael Misa or Will Smith? Should Misa stay in juniors, go to the NCAA, or the NHL next year?

Anthony: How about trading the Dallas Stars’ first for defensive help?

Shaun Abuzalaf: Offer sheet Fabian Zetterlund?

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back!

It’s part 1 of a mega-2025 Draft Lottery mailbag!

Part 1 will focus on how to improve the San Jose Sharks next year, especially on defense.

Part 2 will center on what the Sharks should do with the 2025 No. 2 pick.

Let’s get to the questions!

Falco5: What stats/measurables equate to a “winning” player? (3:25)

Gary To: Would any 2025 or 2026 Draft prospects make the San Jose Sharks this fall?

James R: Thoughts on Mattias Havelid? Guess on whether Joe Pavelski or Logan Couture re-join the Sharks as development coaches or front office staff?

Brucellus: Should Sharks trade for…Erik Karlsson? (23:55)

Ty Comes: What were Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith’s Draft Combine interviews with the Sharks like?

SJShorky: Are there any goalies worth grabbing in the 2025 Draft? Thoughts on Tom Willander?

Connor: Why are there no Draft night trades of players after they get drafted in the NHL a la the NBA?

Joshua Carey: Is there any defenseman that the San Jose Sharks could sign to an offer sheet either this year or next? (47:41)

Daniel Almaraz: Could the Sharks trade for one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ top defensive prospects?

free_slice: Of the “available” defensive trade targets, who do you like, Noah Dobson, Simon Nemec, or Brandt Clarke?

Patrick: What’s the Sharks’ best pathway to upgrading the top-four of their blueline? Trade or free agency? (1:04:45)

CeleBeauty: Who are some 2025 Draft prospects with some snarl?

Steven: If the San Jose Sharks knew how good Mackenzie Blackwood would end up being, do you think they still would have made the Yaroslav Askarov trade?

Miguel Lenhart: Should Sharks target Matt Duchene in free agency? (1:24:54)

Rothgar: Any top European free agents that Sharks can target this off-season?

Chris R: Two dream (but realistic) trades for Mike Grier this summer? Would Mario Ferraro take bottom-pairing money to re-sign with the Sharks?

Part 2 is coming soon!