Becher on Why It Took Sharks So Long To Rebuild, Celebrini Effect
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Jonathan Becher joins the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast!
The San Jose Sharks’ president talks about the Macklin Celebrini effect and why it took the Sharks so long to embrace the rebuild.
But before we get to Becher (1:09:57), Sheng and Keegan talk about Celebrini signing his ELC.
Where does Celebrini fit into the San Jose Sharks’ line-up? What are our too early predictions for how many points that Celebrini scores in his rookie campaign? Who wins the 2025 Calder Trophy? (1:50)
Ty Emberson also signed…does Emberson take a top-four defenseman job on the Sharks by the end of the season? GM Mike Grier hasn’t added any blueliners via free agency, is that a sign of his confidence in younger D like Emberson, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Henry Thrun? (36:26)
Finally, we turn our focus on the San Jose Barracuda: Why did Nathan Todd leave? How impressive were GM Joe Will’s free agent signings? (51:29)
And now, Becher! (1:09:57)
Three years ago, the San Jose Sharks seemed unwilling to go into a rebuild. Behind the scenes, what’s changed in recent seasons, that the Sharks now embrace a rebuild? (1:11:00)
How has owner Hasso Plattner’s attitude changed about rebuilding? (1:13:47)
Two decisions about the same player seem to speak to that shift of attitude? In Mar. 2022, the Sharks re-signed Tomas Hertl for eight years. Two years later, the Sharks traded him. (1:15:14)
Plattner was recently spotted at the Jul. 4 prospects scrimmage: How much more involved is Hasso with the Sharks now? (1:17:22)
What’s the Macklin Celebrini effect on the Sharks, from the Draft Party to jersey sales to prospects scrimmage attendance to more? (1:19:26)
What’s so valuable about having so many San Jose Sharks alumni back with the organization? (1:29:26)
Sheng has one more Hertl question for Becher. (1:32:38)
What’s going on with the Sharks’ SAP Center management agreement? Becher said the terms change unfavorably against the Sharks on Jul. 1, 2025. What does that mean for how long the Sharks will play at SAP Center? (1:33:57)
Finally, there’s an ongoing lawsuit against the Sharks, Sharks Ice, and former Jr. Sharks coach Kevin Whitmer for failing to follow proper procedures to protect Jr. Sharks players from alleged pedophile Whitmer. What’s the latest on the lawsuit? (1:39:00)
Becher urges fans to get Joe Thornton retirement jersey tickets now -- they’re selling fast! -- and shares that there will also be a Legends alumni game for Jumbo. (1:40:00)
The Sharks really needed this rebuild. It was so sad seeing the seats so empty these past few years.
Remember when they tired to say anything except "rebuild".
It was a "retool" and "reset" for a few years. Once GMMG came in, he used the word "rebuild" finally. Nothing was gonna get better if they couldn't admit how big the problem was.
I think the higher ups were scared that the fanbase wouldn’t be able to deal with a complete rebuild, but they completely underestimated us it seems.
Did you see the crowds in the stands?
If the Leafs were the worst team it would never look like that.
@@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants🤦♂️
@@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants I went to a Leafs game when they were bad, and it was very empty. Of course it wasn't as empty as SAP - Toronto is probably the biggest hockey hotbed in the world after Montreal. But it was not close to sold out, and it was quiet.
Sharks fans were waiting for this for a long time! Since the 16 cup run we kinda knew it was coming
@@eadamson You just proved I was right
I haven't felt this hopeful since the 94 playoff run or the 16 cup run. This team is going to get a cup in the next decade at a minimum.
Becher seems like such a genuine dude. Always active and engaged with fans on twitter and this interview proves it even further. Guy is just a super fan and is the president of the team. Great interview as always Sheng and Keegan! much love for you both
I've chatted online and in person with Johnathan over the last few years.. great guy. Less like a "president" and more like a sharks friend.
“I’m no doctor” with Keegan right there is funny af
Its so easy to look at the high skill level of guys like Celebrini and Smith and project these high point totals. But then you forget that success in the NHL often comes down to brute force and physicality. It really is a grown man's game.
18 year olds going up against 27 year old men who have been getting swole for the last 10 years is hard to project.
You’re right, some of the guys that are around do have that raw powerful size and strength. Thinking of Musty, Chernyshov, Haltunnen, Wetsch, Bystedt and Edstrom. These guys all seems to be huge and strong at forward.
On defense there’s Dickinson bringing that of course, and Mukhamadulin, and Misskey if he works out.
So Grier I think knows this and he could be adding Porter Martone or Logan Hensler next draft who should bring some more size.
@@-Lee-0312 A guy like Dickinson has the height and athleticism to play in the NHL. But its not clear whether he has the core strength. Strength is something that is gradually built up over the course of years as a result of lifting weights. Veteran players have the advantage in this area because they have been lifting weights for longer than Dickinson (or at least you would hope so lol).
No one forgot that these rookies need to grow into a man’s game. That’s factored in when they compared them to other rookies debutes
Hey Guys,
Interesting interview with the Pres. I was not aware about the details around SAP Center. Thanks for having such a good conversation about that challenge. Keep up the good work boys.
P.s I will say Mac winds up with 59 pts and Will Smith with wind up with 45. hahaha
Peter St. John
Clovis, CA
Great interview. The Flex Plan ticket packages don't even go on sale until next week. Lots of numbers can still change.
Great show!
It’s great that Plattner has paid for Sap center improvements, but that’s what he should do. He’s a billionaire many times over and can more than afford those costs. Doesn’t matter that the sharks are a tenant there, it’s crazy to have taxpayers pay for those upgrades while also charging crazy prices to attend games. Fans don’t get discounted parking, food, or merchandise for being the owners of sap center even though as taxpayers they built the arena. No more welfare for billionaires
"Don't expect 80-90 points from Celebrini and Smith this season"
Soooo, you're saying 100+? That will be fine.
Gio? 😊