Sharks Legends Discuss Celebrini's Usage, Offseason Moves

Demers and Boyle weigh in on the Sharks' young star and the team's path forward

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:10am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey player in motion, with the player's form broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in shades of teal, black, and white, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.Former Sharks stars Demers and Boyle offer their insights on the team's offseason plans and the development of top prospect Macklin Celebrini.San Jose Today

Former San Jose Sharks defensemen Jason Demers and Dan Boyle joined the San Jose Hockey Now podcast to discuss the team's offseason plans, including potential trades and free agent signings to bolster the blue line. The two also analyzed the development of top prospect Macklin Celebrini and whether the young forward is at risk of burnout.

Why it matters

As the Sharks look to build around their core of young talent, managing the workload and development of players like Celebrini will be crucial. Demers and Boyle's insights as former Sharks provide valuable perspective on the team's offseason priorities and the challenges facing their top prospects.

The details

Demers outlined his offseason plan for the Sharks, which includes signing free agent Darren Raddysh, trading for Michael Kesselring, and re-signing Vincent Desharnais and John Klingberg to improve the right side of the defense. The two also discussed the possibility of the Sharks taking on a bad contract to acquire a top defenseman like Darnell Nurse or Morgan Rielly. Boyle weighed in on the development of prospect Sam Dickinson and expressed interest in working with him. The former Sharks stars also analyzed Celebrini's usage and the risk of burnout for the young forward.

  • The San Jose Sharks are currently fighting to maintain their playoff hopes this season.

The players

Jason Demers

A former NHL defenseman who played for the San Jose Sharks from 2009 to 2014.

Dan Boyle

A former NHL defenseman who played for the San Jose Sharks from 2008 to 2014 and is considered a Sharks legend.

Macklin Celebrini

A top prospect in the Sharks' system who is at risk of burnout due to his heavy usage.

Darren Raddysh

A free agent defenseman the Sharks are reportedly interested in signing.

Michael Kesselring

A defenseman the Sharks are reportedly interested in acquiring via trade.

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What they’re saying

“I would love to work with [Sam Dickinson] for a day!”

— Dan Boyle, Former Sharks Defenseman

“The pressure on San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier will be greater this summer.”

— Jason Demers, Former Sharks Defenseman

What’s next

The Sharks will look to make key offseason moves to improve their roster and support the development of their top prospects like Macklin Celebrini.

The takeaway

As the Sharks navigate the offseason, managing the workload and development of young stars like Celebrini will be crucial. Demers and Boyle's insights provide valuable perspective on the team's priorities and the challenges facing their top prospects.