# HOMECOMING: Should the San Jose Sharks REUNITE with Brent Burns for One Last Run?

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Podcast: [Locked On Sharks - Daily Podcast On The San Jose Sharks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069)
Published: 2026-05-29T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sharks/
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## Resource

San Jose Sharks face a pivotal offseason—should they reunite with Brent Burns to anchor the blue line and add to the vibes? As free agency approaches, JD Young examines the pros and cons of bringing back the iconic defenseman, weighing nostalgia against on-ice impact and the allure of Burns breaking the Ironman streak in teal. Key analysis spotlights potential short-term blue line solutions with deep dives into John Carlson’s continued elite play and Radko Gudas’s gritty but aging game. Hear insights on how these veteran defensemen could fit into the Sharks’ evolving roster, shape the power play, and mentor rising stars like Sam Dickinson. Will the Sharks’ next free-agent decision set up a playoff resurgence or signal another rebuilding year?

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