Episodes
In this episode, we talk about the last week’s games against the Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, and home/away with the Seattle Kraken, Macklin Celebrini named the NHL Rookie of the Month, Will Smith quieting naysayers, the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators making a goalie trade, post-Thanksgiving standings, the upcoming games against the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers, ad we take your questions and comments live! The Fin Factor is a weekly...
Published 12/01/24
In this episode, we dive into a week full of action and emotions for the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks kicked things off with a thrilling 5-4 overtime win against the Red Wings, where Celebrini scored an electrifying OT game-winner. Next, they faced a tough 2-5 loss to the Stars, a game that included two empty-netters, making the score seem worse than it was. In St. Louis, the Sharks fell just short in a 2-3 shootout loss, where Askarov made his Sharks debut and showed promise despite an early...
Published 11/25/24
Published 11/25/24
In Episode 225, Aaron and Deveraux recap the Sharks’ week, including three consecutive road trip losses and the upcoming special celebrations for Joe Thornton. The Sharks gave fans plenty to talk about, from hard-fought battles in Philly, New York, and Pittsburgh to plans to honor the legendary Jumbo Joe with a Legends Game and jersey retirement. Join the hosts as they break down the highs and lows, highlight standout performances from Smith and Celebrini, and share fan moments from the road....
Published 11/18/24
Join us for Episode 224 of The Fin Factor, filmed live at our Sharks Watch Party! Paul and Aaron recap an exciting streak of Sharks games, including thrilling OT wins over the Utah Grizzlies and Columbus Blue Jackets, victories against the LA Kings and Chicago Blackhawks, and close battles with Vancouver and Minnesota. With live fan reactions and an in-depth breakdown of recent Sharks performances, we cover everything from Zetterlund’s power moves and Granlund’s “seeing-eye” goals to...
Published 11/11/24
In Episode 223 of The Fin Factor, Paul and Aaron welcome special guest Alan Hoshida, the live pre-, post-, and intermission host for San Jose Sharks broadcasts. Alan shares his journey from growing up in Gilroy to working in broadcast journalism, including his memorable time covering sports across California, Washington, and Hawaii. They dive into Alan’s passion for hockey, his love for the Sharks, and his unique insights into the team’s culture. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with...
Published 11/01/24
In Episode 222 of The Fin Factor, we break down the Sharks’ recent games against the Anaheim Ducks, LA Kings, and Vegas Golden Knights. We discuss Noah Claxton and Kellen Foster’s performances, Thrun dropping the mitts early, and the Ducks’ bold jersey change. The Kings brought back Gretzky-era jerseys and dominated early, but the Sharks showed intense second-period pressure, led by Granlund’s power-play snipe and Eklund’s unmatched work ethic. However, the Sharks set an unfortunate NHL...
Published 10/28/24
In Episode 221, hosts Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl break down the San Jose Sharks’ recent games against the Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Colorado Avalanche. We dive deep into William Eklund’s grit as he plays through injury, analyze Will Smith’s workload balance, and discuss what Macklin Celebrini’s return could mean for the team. We’ll also look at the Sharks’ struggling powerplay and preview upcoming away games against the Anaheim Ducks, LA Kings, and Vegas Golden Knights. Join...
Published 10/21/24
Join us for episode 220 as we talk about the games against the St. Louis Blues, Anaheim Ducks, and Dallas Stars, Macklin Celebrini going on IR after his first NHL game, Vitek Vanecek looking great against the Ducks, the upcoming games against the Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Colorado Avalanche, and we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid...
Published 10/16/24
Join us for episode 219 as we talk about the preseason games against the Utah Hockey Team, Anaheim Ducks, and Vegas Golden Knights, Macklin Celebrini getting hurt and is now day-to-day, roster cuts, predictions for the upcoming season, and we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email...
Published 10/06/24
Join us for episode 218 as we talk about the preseason games against the Vegas Golden Knights, Anaheim Ducks, the deadly powerplay, roster cuts so far, Barclay Goodrow and his reaction to being a Shark again, the upcoming preseason games against the Utah Hockey Team, Anaheim Ducks, and Vegas Golden Knights, we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks...
Published 09/27/24
Join us for episode 217 as we take a look at how the San Jose Sharks rookies are faring at the Rookie Faceoff, Macklin Celebrini’s plans to live with Joe Thornton during the season, Will Smith to bunk up with Patrick Marleau, a look at the Askarov trade, and we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Support our show by shopping for merchandise...
Published 09/18/24
Join us for episode 216 as we discuss the San Jose Sharks free agent signings of Tyler Toffoli and Alex Wennberg, Luke Kunin and Justin Bailey re-sign, the potential lines and expectations, the second day of draft picks, and we take your questions and comments live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email...
Published 07/02/24
🚨 LIVE NHL DRAFT COVERAGE FROM SAP CENTER! 🚨 The Fin Factor is back with a special live episode from the heart of the action at SAP Center for the San Jose Sharks 2024 NHL Draft Party! Join hosts Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl as they bring you exclusive insights, in-depth analysis, and bold predictions on how the draft outcomes will shape the upcoming 2024-2025 NHL season. In this thrilling episode, we cover the latest moves by the Sharks, including: * Claiming Barclay Goodrow off...
Published 06/29/24
Join us for episode 214 as we discuss the San Jose Sharks hiring Ryan Warsofsky as their 11th-ever head coach. Be sure to join us live as we take your questions! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for alerts to new...
Published 06/18/24
Join us for episode 213 as we discuss the San Jose Sharks signing the 2023 4th overall pick, Will Smith, to his entry-level contract. Be sure to join us live as we take your questions! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Support our show by shopping for merchandise and join the email list on our website: https://www.thefinfactor.com Like, subscribe, and sign up for...
Published 05/29/24
Join us for episode 212 as we go live, in person, for the NHL Draft Lottery. We will be on location at Ancora Vino, down the street from the SAP Center, with our fans in attendance. We will be watching the ESPN feed and getting live reactions to the Draft Lottery where the San Jose Sharks could finally get the first overall pick in an NHL draft! If you cannot make it in person, join us on the stream, and we will take your comments during the show. The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast...
Published 05/08/24
Join us for a crucial update for all San Jose Sharks fans. We dive into the latest seismic shift within the Sharks' organization as General Manager Mike Grier announces the dismissal of Head Coach David Quinn after a challenging tenure. We'll explore the impact of Quinn's coaching record, the reasons behind his firing, and what this means for the team's future. Also, we discuss the departure of long-time Head Athletic Trainer Ray Tufts, reflecting on his over two decades of service to the...
Published 04/25/24
Join us for episode 210 as we discuss last week’s game against the Calgary Flames. We also review our season predictions from Episode 183, evaluate Grier’s assessment of the team, and focus on three key players: Couture, Sturm, and Granlund. Be sure to join us live as we take your questions! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid Sharks fans. Support our show by shopping for...
Published 04/23/24
Join hosts Paul and Aaron for episode 209 as they discuss last week’s games against the Calgary Flames, Seattle Kraken, Minnesota Wild, and Edmonton Oilers, Devin Cooley getting another win, the Sharks locking up the best odds for the NHL draft lottery, the Sharks Media Awards, one more game left in the season, and we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid...
Published 04/16/24
Join hosts Paul and Aaron for episode 208 as they discuss last week’s games the Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Arizona Coyotes, the Sharks signing of Collin Graf, Devin Cooley getting his first NHL win, the upcoming games against the Calgary Flames, Seattle Kraken, Minnesota Wild, and Edmonton Oilers, and we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two avid...
Published 04/09/24
Join hosts Paul and Aaron for episode 207 as we discuss last week’s games against the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Seattle Kraken, we look at Mackenzie Blackwood’s performance this season, the Sharks powerplay consistently scoring, the upcoming games against the Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Arizona Coyotes, and we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul...
Published 04/03/24
Join hosts Paul and Aaron for episode 206 as we discuss last week’s games against the Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Chicago Blackhawks, Zetterlund and Bordeleau leading, the hunt for Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks prospects thriving, the upcoming games against the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St Louis Blues, and we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron...
Published 03/26/24
Join hosts Paul and Aaron for episode 205 as we discuss last week’s games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Chicago Blackhawks, Devin Cooley getting his first NHL start, Klim Kostin fitting in well, the Sharks pacing their way to the first overall pick, the upcoming games against the Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Chicago Blackhawks, and we take your questions live! --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 03/19/24
Join hosts Paul and Aaron for episode 204 as we discuss last week’s games against the Dallas Stars, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, and Philadelphia Flyers, Magnus Chrona's first NHL win, Thomas Bordeleau's scoring, the upcoming games against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Chicago Blackhawks, and we take your questions live! The Fin Factor is a weekly podcast discussing the San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team. Our episodes are hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl, two...
Published 03/13/24