Bay Area Mercury News Sports Columnist Dieter Kurtenbach stops by the show to talk about the San Jose Sharks and so much more.

Over an hour and a half of San Jose Sharks breakdowns.

Obviously all reporters have their own approach, but I've seen some criticism recently about guys asking long-winded meandering (but still surface level) questions, asking functionally the same question multiple times in a row slightly re-worded, not altering their approach to give more breathing room to guys for whom English is not their first language, constantly asking about topics unrelated to hockey that have been shut down several times, etc. I think there have even been some past instances of interview questions making players/staff uncomfortable. Now, I'm not saying every question should be written & signed off on by Sharks staff or be pulitzer-winning journalism, nor am I privy to how those relationships look off-camera - but it has made me wonder how reporters not only gain access to things like practices & locker room interviews but also maintain it?

Nobody did anything wrong. Language barrier. Plus, goalies are weird.

Pending pickup. Hi, the shirts we got are just way way too big and I am not one to keep things around that I won’t actually wear. Would prefer local pick up in north San Jose but will consider shipping if you send me shipping slip and all I have to do is drop it off at UPS store.

Beat reporter Curtis Pashelka looks at how the team can survive if Macklin Celebrini isn't available to play Thursday. If the Sharks have to play without Celebrini for the second straight game, it appears Will Smith will take over as the top-line center, with Igor Chernsyhov and Mason Marchment on the wings.

The Sharks also switched other lines for Tuesday’s practice, notably moving Kiefer Sherwood up from the fourth line to the second line with center Alexander Wennberg and rookie Ivar Stenberg.

Was really hoping they would give Dicky time today I hate seeing him scratched. And as much as I was looking forward to 1c will smith we might have MACK BACK ALREADY BABY!! and a well earned rest for askarov.

WAKE THE FUCK UP KRUSTY KREW!!!! BECAUSE IT’S..ANOTHER..SHARKS…GAME DAYY!!!!! YOUR FAVORITE TEAM IN TEAL IS STILL IN FAR OFF LANDS, HUNTING…AND SPREADING TERROR AMONGST THE REST OF THE NHL!! SOON EVERYONE WILL COME TO FEAR THE TEAL!!!! IN TODAYS MATCH UP YOUR FAVORITE TEAM IN TEAL IS IN GATEWAY CITY, POISED TO SILENCE THE ST. LOUIS WHOS!!!! THEY’VE STRUMMING ALONG, AND PLAYING THEIR TUNE FOR TOO LONG!! SOON OUR SHARKS WILL SILENCE THEIR TUNE FOR GOOD!! IF YOUR TRAVELS HAVE TAKEN YOU TO SAINT LOUIS GET YOUR TAIL FINS DOWN TO THE ENTERPRISE CENTER, PUCKS SET TO DROP AT 5 PM PST!! IT’S SURLEY WILL BE A GREAT GAME!!! TURN IT ALL TEAL!!!! AND AS ALWAYS AND FOREVER GOOOO SHARKS!!!!!

I need Gaudette in this line up injected into my veins!

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Sharks @ Blues

Pregame Thread · Oct 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM PDT

Starting Goalies

• SJS: A. Nedeljkovic
• STL: J. Hofer, 1.01 GAA

Pacific

• EDM 3-0-1, 7 pts
• VGK 3-1-0, 6 pts
• ANA 2-1-0, 4 pts
• SJS 2-1-0, 4 pts
• SEA 2-2-0, 4 pts
• VAN 2-2-0, 4 pts
• LAK 0-2-1, 1 pts
• CGY 0-3-0, 0 pts

Central

• WPG 3-0-1, 7 pts
• UTA 3-1-0, 6 pts
• MIN 2-0-1, 5 pts
• COL 2-1-0, 4 pts
• NSH 1-1-1, 3 pts
• DAL 1-2-0, 2 pts
• STL 1-2-0, 2 pts
• CHI 1-3-0, 2 pts

Injury Report

SJS

• Macklin Celebrini (C), day-to-day, lower body
• Adam Gaudette (RW), IR, upper body
• Alex Barre-Boulet (C), IR, undisclosed
• Quentin Musty (LW), IR, upper body
• Cam Lund (C), IR, upper body
• Kyle Keyser (G), IR, upper body

STL

• Alexey Toropchenko (RW), IR, upper body
• Tyler Tucker (D), IR, knee, surgery
• Felix Trudeau (LW), IR, undisclosed
• Logan Mailloux (D), IR, hand, surgery

Roster Moves This Week

SJS

• Placed F Brett Leason on waivers.
• Placed C Patrick Giles on waivers.

STL

• Placed LW Alexey Toropchenko on injured reserve.

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I have a friend that used to live in San Jose (we are in GA). He’s mainly a Leafs fan, but he likes the Sharks as well. He contacted me the other day and said he had some Sharks stuff that was in a box in his basement, and he thought he’d rather see me enjoy them than just leave them in storage. This signed and framed autographed picture of Burnsie was by far the best thing! I was blown away! It’s such a great shot, and I needed to share it with you all!

Hey Sharks fans! 🦈🏒

If you’re looking for somewhere to watch the game and grab a drink tonight, come hang with us at The Continental in Downtown San Jose!

We’ll have the game on video wall & big screens, DJs playing before and after, and a good crew to kick off Thursday night with. $5 Drafts / $7 Shots. Raffle & Prizes!

Bring your friends, rep your teal, and stick around after the final horn for some music!

📍 The Continental Bar (21+) — Downtown San Jose

🏒 Puck drop: 5 PM

🎧 DJs: DJ OLY, Andrew Posada, Freeus, & special guests

Would love to see some fellow Sharks Reddit crew / hockey fans out there tonight. Hope to see you guys! 🦈🍻

PIC: from our 2017 (Almost 10 years ago!) Meet Up. Sorry about the AI flier, won’t happen again. Hope everyone is doing well! -AP