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Podcast: Locked On Sharks - Daily Podcast On The San Jose Sharks
Episode: San Jose Sharks REBUILD Hinges on Defensive UPGRADES | How Can They Fix The Defense?
Description: San Jose Sharks face a pivotal challenge: can they upgrade their blue line and accelerate their rebuild? With just Dmitry Orlov and Sam Dickinson under contract for next season, the Sharks must address four open defensive spots. The limited pool of promising internal candidates, such as Luca Cagnoni and Eric Pohlkamp, raises questions about immediate impact. At the same time, the 2026 NHL free agency market offers few top-tier defenders, forcing management to get creative.JD Young breaks down the Sharks’ options, spotlighting trade targets such as Rasmus Andersson, Dougie Hamilton, and Owen Power—plus the massive effect a po...