{"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":"What IF The San Jose Sharks Win The Draft Lottery? Do They Select Gavin McKenna?","slug":"what-if-the-san-jose-sharks-win-the-draft-lottery-do-they-select-gavin-mckenna","published_at":"2026-05-05T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069/what-if-the-san-jose-sharks-win-the-draft-lottery-do-they-select-gavin-mckenna","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/797b00f5-595c-4e16-976f-a96fbccda527/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=dcfc767f-0565-482e-91bc-c4b27fd5fe10&awEpisodeId=797b00f5-595c-4e16-976f-a96fbccda527&feed=Mz2IPUTY","summary":"San Jose Sharks fans are on draft lottery watch—could the franchise land another top pick and reshape its future? JD Young breaks down the Sharks’ lottery odds, the ripple effects of potentially winning the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes, and why moving up in the draft might make William Eklund or Will Smith expendable. The episode explains why the odds overwhelmingly favor a ninth overall pick for the Sharks and dissects what winning the first or second pick would mean for roster construction and trade possibilities. Key topics include the impact of draft lottery mechanics, the strategic dilemma of selecting high-end forwards versus addressing the organization’s pressing need on defense, and the harsh reality that trading up within the NHL Draft’s top ten is virtually impossible. JD Young also spotlights why most rebuilding NHL teams refuse to pass up elite talent, making a Sharks blockbuster move up the board highly unlikely.","meta_description":"San Jose Sharks fans are on draft lottery watch—could the franchise land another top pick and reshape its future? JD Young breaks down the Sharks’ lottery…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1883,"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/what-if-the-san-jose-sharks-win-the-draft-lottery-do-they-select-gavin-mckenna/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/what-if-the-san-jose-sharks-win-the-draft-lottery-do-they-select-gavin-mckenna.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}