ALARM: Sharks’ 7-7-1 Start ANALYZED—Is Sam Dickinson the Key or Are There Big Problems?

San Jose Sharks ride elite goaltending to a surprising 7-7-1 record, but is it sustainable as team metrics lag behind? Despite standout performances from Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic, troubling comparisons to the struggling Vancouver Canucks raise questions about the Sharks’ long-term outlook. The conversation focused on Sam Dickinson’s growth and why he deserves a larger role on the blue line, given his impressive Corsi and shot generation numbers. A key theme that emerged was whether the Sharks’ current strategy—relying heavily on their goalies—can hold up, or if changes on defense and special teams are urgently needed. The discussion explored how the team’s offense, defensive lapses, and overall play-driving must improve if San Jose hopes to stay in playoff contention. Can the Sharks maintain their point pace, or will underlying weaknesses catch up as the season progresses? Check out the podcast on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , TikTok , and YouTube . Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday Club for special content for the most die-hard San Jose Sharks fans: https://lockedonsharks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Talkiatry Head to https://Talkiatry.com/LOCKEDONNHL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . Navy Federal Credit Union If you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org . Federally insured by NCUA. Bauer Bring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com . Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 of