Michael Misa #77 of the San Jose Sharks skates on the ice during their preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on Sept. 26, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks podcast Charanbir Mahal (INDTVUSA):

#1 For the San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini and the forward core: With expectations high on Celebrini to lead the offense, how is Celebrini preparing mentally and physically to take on that burden — and what will success look like for Celebrini this season?

#2 For goaltender Yaroslav Askarov can Askarov establish himself as the full-time starter this season, and what adjustments or improvements do you believe are most needed to thrive under the nightly grind?

#3 To the veteran defensemen Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg, Nick Leddy, How will they have a balance providing stability for the young core while also keeping the door open for internal competition and development?

#4 For Sam Dickinson and the youthful defenders will they make the opening night roster, how do they plan to manage the step up in pace and physicality—and what’s they’re role going to be in transitioning the power play or defensive zone breakouts?

#5 The San Jose Sharks open up the 2025-26 season against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. First game of the regular season Charanbir how do you see the Sharks coming into this game?

Charanbir Mahal from INDTVUSA filled in for Len Shapiro does the San Jose Sharks podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com