Michael Misa #77 of the San Jose Sharks takes a face off in the first period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks during a preseason game at SAP Center on Oct. 1, 2025 (Photo by Panayiota Good/SAP Center)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Which Ducks players made the biggest impression in this game, possibly securing a spot in the regular‑season roster? The Sharks took a tough pre season loss 5-2 at SAP Center in San Jose.

#2 How did the Sharks’ goaltender Yaroslav Askarov perform, especially under pressure in the 2nd and 3rd periods?

#3 What was the impact of special teams (power play / penalty kill) for both teams in this match?

#4 Did any defensive breakdowns or turnovers lead directly to goals, and which players were involved?

#5 Did line chemistry change during the game line shuffling, and did any newly formed lines show unexpected chemistry?

Lincoln Juarez does the San Jose Sharks podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com