Former San Jose Shark defenceman Timothy Liljegren was traded to the Washington Capitals for a 2026 fourth round draft during the trade deadline (photo from elite prospects)

San Jose Sharks podcast Charanbir Mahal INDUSATV:

#1What does the Timothy Liljegren trade say about the Sharks’ strategy? The Sharks traded defenseman Liljegren to the Washington Capitals for a 2026 fourth-round draft.

#2 How important is the Alex Nedeljkovic extension to San Jose’s future?The Sharks signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension after posting an 11-9-2 record and a .902 save percentage this season.

#3 Can the Sharks stay in the playoff race down the stretch? San Jose is reportedly just a few points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot with several games left in the season.

#4 How impactful will Kiefer Sherwood’s new contract be? Forward Kiefer Sherwood recently signed a five-year contract extension with the Sharks after joining the team earlier in the season.

#5 Is the Sharks’ young core ready to lead the team? Players like Macklin Celebrini have been producing offensively and helping drive the team’s recent scoring surge.

Charanbir Mahal of INDUSATV is a San Jose Sharks podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com