Can the San Jose Sharks SHOCK Everyone With a Turnaround Like Montreal Canadiens?

San Jose Sharks fans are wondering: can this young squad pull off a Canadiens-style turnaround and crash the playoff party, or are they on a slower build like the Flames or Ducks? JD Young compares San Jose’s 2024–25 campaign to recent blueprints from Montreal, Calgary, and Anaheim, breaking down the numbers, roster moves, and growth trajectories that define each path.

Highlights include Yaroslav Askarov’s bid to become a game-changing force in net, the offensive promise of Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, and the challenges of relying on developing young talent. JD Young investigates whether the Sharks can replicate Montreal’s surprise playoff surge or if they’re destined to follow Anaheim’s steady rebuild. Where will San Jose ultimately fit in the Pacific Division hierarchy? Find out what the future holds and what it will take for the Sharks to make a leap from rebuilding to contending.

Timestamps:
00:00 Where Sharks Team Is At
3:45 Comparing To 2024-25 Montreal Canadiens
07:17 Sharks' Challenges in NHL Contention
11:15 Askarov And Wolf Comparison
17:14 Flames' Struggles: Playoff Miss Explained
21:30 Anaheim Ducks Path Makes Most Sense
26:23 Sharks' Rebuilding Progress Assessed

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