Dudes On Hockey

DOH 508 – Now We Know

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks played two top teams in the past week and a half, and were not up to the task. The Dudes talk about where the Sharks really stand, and wher...

DOH 507 – Thankful for the Sharks

26 Nov 2025

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Sharks are playing well, they are beating good teams, and the Dudes are thankful for this bounty. The post DOH 507 – Thankful for the Sharks first a...

DOH 506 – Downs and Ups

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks begun the season in a tough fashion, but have roared back in the last two weeks. Mike and Doug discuss the resurgence, and how fun this tea...

DOH 505 – 2025 Season Preview

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dudes conduct their annual Vegas Cup draft, as well as review the Sharks’ potential starting roster. The post DOH 505 – 2025 Season Preview fi...

DOH 504 – Summer Ends

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not much has happened in the last few weeks or so, but the NHL season starts in a month, so the Dudes clean up some recent news and look forward to th...

DOH 503 – Reeves and Skinner

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks add two more forwards in Ryan Reeves and Jeff Skinner. How will they integrate into the lineup? The post DOH 503 – Reeves and Skinner fir...

DOH 502 – New Team

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have been active in the free agency market, adding Dmitry Orlov, Nick Leddy, John Klingberg, and Alex Nedeljkovic, among others. What might...

DOH 501 – Misa is a Shark

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks use the #2 overall pick to draft Michael Misa, a dynamic player that may in fact be on the team come fall. How else did the draft go for th...

DOH 500 – Jumbo HOF and 2025 Draft

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jumbo is the first full-time Shark to make the Hall, and the Dudes celebrate him and his career. The Sharks have the #2 overall pick in the upcoming d...

DOH 499 – 2025 Trade Deadline

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks made a lot of moves at the 2025 trade deadline, shipping beloved veterans and role players alike. The post DOH 499 – 2025 Trade Deadline ...

DOH 498 – Stay the Course

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks are not a great team, but there are many bright spots already in this rebuilding phase. The post DOH 498 – Stay the Course first appeared...

DOH 497 – 2024 Season Preview

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of new players and excitement surrounding the Sharks, but most still pick them to finish dead last. The Dudes explore this question and preview t...

DOH 496 – Grier Strikes Again

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Grier has made more strong moves in acquiring Cody Cici and the touted goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov. The post DOH 496 – Grier Strikes Again...

DOH 495 – New Era

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks draft Macklin Celebrini, trade up to the #12, and a new era of the franchise has begun. The post DOH 495 – New Era first appeared on Dude...

DOH 494 – New Coach

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks finally hire a new coach, previous Sharks assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky. The Dudes talk about his first press conference, the draft next w...

DOH 493 – We’re #1! We’re #1

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks win the 2024 NHL draft lottery, and will draft Macklin Celebrini in the #1 spot. This is a franchise-changing moment. The post DOH 493 – ...

DOH 492 – Dismal Season Review

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dudes review one of the worst seasons in Sharks history, and see how things might change if the Sharks land the #1 overall pick in 2024. The post ...

DOH 491 – All to Plan

02 Apr 2024

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The Sharks are the worst team in hockey, and this is what is what the Dudes were hoping for. The post DOH 491 – All to Plan first appeared on Dudes ...

DOH 490 – Fun Must Be A While From Now

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks traded Tomas Hertl, and now the team has no stars left with Logan Couture out for the year with injury. The Dudes break down the 2024 NHL t...

DOH 489 – Personality

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks and the Barracuda are both bad, but this might help the Sharks get to the #1 overall pick. Are there any bright spots? The post DOH 489 –...

DOH 488 – Bad But Not Embarrassing

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks won a couple of games, seemingly in response to a speech made by the GM. The post DOH 488 – Bad But Not Embarrassing first appeared on Du...

DOH 487 – Still Winless

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks’ start to the 2023-24 season is absolutely horrid. Did they go too far in the rebuild? The post DOH 487 – Still Winless first appeared ...

DOH 486 – 2023 Season Preview

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will the Sharks be the worst team in the NHL? Who will be on the opening roster? Will Doug choose to pick first in the Vegas bet? All these questions ...

DOH 485 – EK65 Traded to PIT

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doug and Mike recap the trade they predicted on the last show. The post DOH 485 – EK65 Traded to PIT first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

DOH 484 – 2023 Summertime Blues

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have made some good moves in this offseason with the draft and free agency, but this team will not be contending for a playoff spot anytime...

DOH 483 – Dudes Stream 2023 Draft Lottery

09 May 2023

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The Dudes record as the draft lottery as it is broadcast. What pick do the Sharks get? The post DOH 483 – Dudes Stream 2023 Draft Lottery first appe...

DOH 482 – Just Say No… to Winning

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have sunk to almost the worst in the league, a place they haven’t been in a long long time. Given recent trades and the trajectory of the...

DOH 481 – Ticking Clock for Timo Meier

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It certainly appears Timo Meier will be traded before the deadline, and the Dudes evaluate which teams are left, and what kind of direction the Sharks...

DOH 480 – EK65 and Meier Trade Potential

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recent rumors surround the prospect of trading Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier. What kind of return should the Sharks require for these elite players? Th...

DOH 479 – Sharks Are Bad, But Not Bad Enough

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Besides Erik Karlsson, there are no bright spots with the team. The Dudes discuss potential Meier return and other assorted topics, looking towards th...

DOH 478 – A Third Through 2022

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have one of the worst winning percentages in the league, but perhaps the best defenseman. The Dudes evaluate the partial season. The post D...

DOH 477 – Slow Start to 2022

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Four games in, and the Sharks haven’t won yet, or even made it to OT. The post DOH 477 – Slow Start to 2022 first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

DOH 476 – 2022 Season Preview

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sharks aren’t likely to make the playoffs, but who did the Dudes pick in the Vegas Draft? The post DOH 476 – 2022 Season Preview first appeared on...

DOH 475 – 2022 Preseason Questions

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The preseason has begun, and the Sharks are merely days away from the season opener. The Dudes talk Jumbo, Timo Meier, contracts, prospects, and possi...

DOH 474 – New Coach Quinn

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks hired the coach that many predicted, former Rangers coach David Quinn. The Dudes talk about the pluses and potential minuses of this hire. ...

DOH 473 – We Care Again

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not that the Dudes didn’t care, but the hiring of Mike Grier, the trading of Brent Burns, and the new direction of the franchise makes things more i...

DOH 472 – Dudes Are Alive, but What About the Sharks

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Stanley Cup playoffs are over, and the Sharks seem rudderless. The GM search continues with no end in sight, and the Dudes wonder where things wil...

DOH 471 – Middleton Gone

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks trade Jake Middleton at the deadline, but make no other big moves. The post DOH 471 – Middleton Gone first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

DOH 470 – Winter

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks are not good, and trajectory of the team is uncertain. The Dudes weigh in on the Hertl signing and the direction of the franchise. The post...

DOH 469 – He’s Gone

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Evander Kane is gone from the Sharks forever, and the team is attempting to terminate his contract. What does this mean for the Sharks going forward, ...

DOH 468 – Back

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dudes are back after a long absence, and the Sharks are plugging along. Mike and Doug discuss the highlights, lowlights, and big questions still p...

DOH 467 – 2021 Season Preview

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The season is almost upon us, and the Dudes find some optimism, even though the Sharks might not be a playoff team. The post DOH 467 – 2021 Season P...

DOH 466 – Shakeup

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks couldn’t do a major shakeup this offseason, but there are changes afoot. Martin Jones has been bought out, 2 veteran players added, a pos...

DOH 465 – Lighting Win, Sharks at Crossroads

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike wins the Vegas bet, and there are two important events for the Sharks in the next couple of weeks- the Kraken expansion draft and the amateur dra...

DOH 464 – 2021 SCF

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Montreal and Tampa have made the Stanley Cup Final, and the Vegas bet is still on the line. The Dudes talk about that, and the Sharks’ historical pe...

DOH 463 – Irrational Optimism

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Statements from the GM and some players indicate they think the Sharks will be much better next season- the Dudes disagree. Also Mike and Doug preview...

DOH 462 – Bad to Worse

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have lost eight straight, so the Dudes look to other topics. Also stay tuned for details on a live stream of the Coyotes game on 4/28. The ...

DOH 461 – Nut Kick

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks go from being somehow in the playoff hunt to repeatedly losing badly against the worst teams in the division. The post DOH 461 – Nut Kick...

DOH 460 – Going Streaking

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have won three in a row, and have a stretch of very winnable games against bottom-tier opponents coming up. Will they be a playoff team soo...

DOH 459 – More of the Same

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks take two off the of Kings, but drop two against the Coyotes. What should happen next in this lost season? The post DOH 459 – More of the ...

DOH 458 – Moral Victories

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks one get one point in four games, and despite some good showings, have taken themselves out of playoff contention. The post DOH 458 – Mora...

DOH 457 – Light

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks win three in a row, with plenty of bright spots. But will it carry over in Vegas? The post DOH 457 – Light first appeared on Dudes On Hoc...

DOH 456 – Consequences

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks’ goaltending is bad. Really bad. But there have been no consequences for either goalie, and the Dudes, along with the fans, are fed up. T...

DOH 455 – Turning Point?

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks lose badly to Minnesota and then a chaotic game against the Blues, but win convincingly against a good Avs team. Is this the new identity? ...

DOH 454 – Half Full

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite a frustrating late collapse to the Blues, the Sharks have had their best week of the season. Also, come and join the Dudes on their twitch str...

DOH 453 – Culture

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dudes discuss the EK65 injury, the Simek injury, and the seeming lack of positive culture on the team. The post DOH 453 – Culture first appeared...

DOH 452 – Live Kings Pod

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dudes mix it up and record the podcast while watching the first period of the Kings game on February 9. The post DOH 452 – Live Kings Pod first ...

DOH 451 – Glimmer of Sun

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have had some dark days so far this season, but they are about to play some weak teams in the division. The post DOH 451 – Glimmer of Sun...

DOH 450 – Identity

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have been up and down this year, and don’t seem to yet have an identity. The post DOH 450 – Identity first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

DOH 449 – 2021 NHL Season Preview

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The rest of the league may have written off the Sharks, but can they compete in the West? Also, teams are drafted for the Vegas bet. The post DOH 449 ...

DOH 448 – 2021 Season Will Happen

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks will start the next season in 2021 without Joe Thornton, and possibly not even in San Jose. The post DOH 448 – 2021 Season Will Happen fi...

DOH 447 – Trades and Lebanc

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks make two separate deals with the Wild to get Ryan Donato and Devan Dubnyk, and re-sign Kevin Lebanc in free agency. The post DOH 447 – Tr...

DOH 446 – The Goaltending Question

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rumors this week have the Sharks possibly involved in a trade for Devan Dubnyk, and the Dudes discuss under what conditions a trade would make sense. ...

DOH 445 – Pavs vs. Goody

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two former Sharks players are battling it out for the Stanley Cup this year, and the Sharks have finally made Bob Bougner the permanent head coach. Th...

DOH 444 – Playoff Surprises

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Because there is very little Sharks news, the Dudes break down the various surprises that have happened so far in the 2020 play-in round and first rou...

DOH 443 – Hockey in 2020 is Back

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks are done, but the NHL is back to resume the 2020 season, having play-in series and the eventual playoffs in two Canadian cities. The Dudes ...

DOH 442 – Sharks Miss the Playoffs

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over a month late, the new NHL Playoff plan unsurprisingly leaves the Sharks out of it. The post DOH 442 – Sharks Miss the Playoffs first appeared o...

DOH 441 – Sharks Fan Survey

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doug and Mike take the Sharks fan survey from The Athletic, and comment on the results. The post DOH 441 – Sharks Fan Survey first appeared on Dudes...

DOH 440 – New Sharks

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While the NHL season is on hold, the Sharks have two new college players in the fold. The post DOH 440 – New Sharks first appeared on Dudes On Hocke...

DOH 439 – Listener Questions #2: Doug Wilson

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dudes field more questions from listeners, and tackle the questions regarding the GM. The post DOH 439 – Listener Questions #2: Doug Wilson firs...

DOH 438 – Listener Questions #1

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since there’s no NHL being played right now, the dudes entertain listener thoughts and questions. Please contact us through our email, twitter, or F...

DOH 437 – The World Changes, the Dudes Continue

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the NHL season is suspended, the Dudes remain steadfast, and will still be podcasting. The post DOH 437 – The World Changes, the Dudes Continue f...

DOH 436 – Bring On the Newbies

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With injuries and trades, the Sharks are playing a lot of young and unexperienced players now that the season is beyond repair. The post DOH 436 – B...

DOH 435 – Trade Deadline 2020

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Both Patrick Marleau and Barclay Goodrow are on the move, and the Sharks did acquire some useful picks at the deadline. However, the team has lost fou...

DOH 434 – Dominos Start to Fall

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks begin preparations for next season by trading Brendan Dillon, and suffer another injury to a critical player. The post DOH 434 – Dominos ...

DOH 433 – Waiting Game

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the trade deadline only two weeks away, Doug and Mike try to guess and understand what could happen to this Sharks team, with some surprising nam...

DOH 432 – Make the Case

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks seem to have lost the season. Can they make the case that the team should not be dismantled? The post DOH 432 – Make the Case first appea...

DOH 431 – Go Niners

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks are so bad the Dudes would rather talk about something else. The post DOH 431 – Go Niners first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

DOH 430 – Rebound

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks seem to have found an identity and a strategy, ironically because Couture is hurt and they might be permanently out of playoff position. Th...

DOH 429 – What Now?

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have played some good games against good teams, but it seems like too little too late. The post DOH 429 – What Now? first appeared on Dud...

DOH 428 – Bah Humbug

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks are in the depths right now, losing nine of ten, with no real bump since Bob Bougner took over as head coach. The post DOH 428 – Bah Humb...

DOH 427 – Emergency Podcast: DeBoer Fired

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks fired the head coach, and the Dudes record an emergency show to talk about it. The post DOH 427 – Emergency Podcast: DeBoer Fired first a...

DOH 426 – The Florida Incident

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks get brutalized this week, losing badly three out of four games. Was the last win streak a mirage? The post DOH 426 – The Florida Incident...

DOH 425 – Back in Black

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sharks are back on the plus side, but face a tougher schedule coming up. The post DOH 425 – Back in Black first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

DOH 424 – Turning Tides

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks are on a roll, winning 8 of 9 and back near playoff position. The post DOH 424 – Turning Tides first appeared on Dudes On Hockey.

DOH 423 – Back From the Brink

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks don’t throw the fan base into full-on panic, winning all three games this week and putting themselves in a good position for the rest of ...

DOH 422 – Near Panic

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have now lost five straight, without almost any bright spots on the team. All options are on the table- what are the Sharks to do? The post...

DOH 421 – Not Good Enough

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks manage a win in Montreal, but lose the rest of the games this week with poor defensive efforts. The post DOH 421 – Not Good Enough first ...

DOH 420 – Work in Progress

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks manage to beat a good team in the Hurricanes, but had a chance to beat Buffalo at home and couldn’t do it. The post DOH 420 – Work in P...

DOH 419 – What Changed?

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After almost the worst start in franchise history, the Sharks win two games once Patrick Marleau returns to the fold. Is that the reason? The post DOH...

DOH 418 – $%&!

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After one of the worst starts to a Sharks season in memory, the Dudes try to understand what went wrong, and how to fix it. The post DOH 418 – $%&! ...

DOH 417 – 2019-2020 Season Preview

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Dudes recap that late preseason changes, in 4 new players probably in the lineup on opening night, none of which were expected. Then the Vegas dra...

DOH 416 – Preseason Insights?

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks have played three preseason games, and the Dudes attempt to read the tea leaves as to which young players are going to be on the short list...

DOH 415 – Opportunity

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The story this preseason is the opportunity for several young players to make the opening day roster. Which ones will do it? The post DOH 415 – Oppo...

DOH 414 – Reboot

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The dudes return after a long break, and plan to release a new podcast every Monday throughout the season. The post DOH 414 – Reboot first appeared ...

DOH 413 – Pavs is a Star

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks say goodbye to their captain, Joe Pavelski, who signs a multi-year deal with the Dallas Stars. The post DOH 413 – Pavs is a Star first ap...

DOH 412 – EK65 4eva

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks sign Erik Karlsson to an 8 year deal, and the Dudes break it all down, including the ongoing challenges with Pavs, Meier, Lebanc, and other...

DOH 411 – Erik Karlsson Sweepstakes

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recent reports have the Sharks still involved with Erik Karlsson. Will he stay, and will Pavelski be able to stay too? The post DOH 411 – Erik Karls...

DOH 410 – Blues and Out

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks’ run came to an end against the St. Louis Blues, where the luck ran dry, the injuries caught up, and a hot team with a well executed game...

DOH 409 – Avs and Blues

11 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks squeaked by the Avalanche in seven games, and face the Blues in the Conference Final. The post DOH 409 – Avs and Blues first appeared on ...