{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Sharks - Daily Podcast On The San Jose Sharks","slug":"locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069","podcast_index_feed_id":816069,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/Mz2IPUTY","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sharks/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dcfc767f-0565-482e-91bc-c4b27fd5fe10/02e9e335-5542-4be4-a618-490a361baa42/3000x3000/uploads-2f1568412838456-riieuo0x49q-262ed3e1f7674cd4f2d1a5547044a89c-2flocked-on-sharks-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Sharks podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the San Jose Sharks and the National Hockey League. Hosted by JD Young, a former contributor at San Jose Hockey Now and Fear the Fin, the Locked On Sharks podcast provides your daily Sharks fix with expert opinions, local analysis, draft profiles, player interviews, and coverage of all aspects of the Sharks franchise. The Locked On Sharks podcast takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Sharks locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Sharks podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T12:19:26.263961+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069"},"episode":{"title":"MUST-HAVE: Do the San Jose Sharks Need an Elite Scoring Defenseman to WIN A Stanley Cup?","slug":"must-have-do-the-san-jose-sharks-need-an-elite-scoring-defenseman-to-win-a-stanley-cup","published_at":"2026-06-03T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069/must-have-do-the-san-jose-sharks-need-an-elite-scoring-defenseman-to-win-a-stanley-cup","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sharks/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/860d27/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/dcfc767f-0565-482e-91bc-c4b27fd5fe10/episodes/66950aaf-8b5f-4bf8-9171-551ac9462bb5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=dcfc767f-0565-482e-91bc-c4b27fd5fe10&awEpisodeId=66950aaf-8b5f-4bf8-9171-551ac9462bb5&feed=Mz2IPUTY","summary":"San Jose Sharks face a pivotal choice: Do they need a top-scoring defenseman like Brent Burns or Cale Makar to become true Stanley Cup contenders? JD Young breaks down a decade of NHL playoff data, revealing that elite blue-line point producers are often at the heart of championship teams. The episode explores whether rising prospects like Chase Reid or Carson Carels could fill this crucial role—or if San Jose must look to blockbuster trades or the draft for answers. Key topics include the Sharks’ draft strategy, the historical origins of top defensemen across teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, and why impactful wingers are easier to acquire than game-changing defensemen. JD Young weighs the risks and rewards of targeting players such as Ivar Stenberg versus prioritizing blue-line scoring, challenging fans to consider the franchise’s long-term path to relevance in a hyper-competitive NHL landscape.","meta_description":"San Jose Sharks face a pivotal choice: Do they need a top-scoring defenseman like Brent Burns or Cale Makar to become true Stanley Cup contenders? JD Youn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1816,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069/episodes/must-have-do-the-san-jose-sharks-need-an-elite-scoring-defenseman-to-win-a-stanley-cup/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069/must-have-do-the-san-jose-sharks-need-an-elite-scoring-defenseman-to-win-a-stanley-cup.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}