BREAKTHROUGH: San Jose Sharks NEED to Be Better In The Pacific Division For Playoff HOPES

San Jose Sharks face a pivotal test: Can dominating their Pacific Division rivals unlock a long-awaited playoff return? JD Young breaks down how the Sharks must rack up points against division foes like the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and the bottom-dwelling Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Seattle Kraken. Rivalries run hot as playoff hopes hinge on securing key wins—will the Sharks finally bloody the Vegas Golden Knights’ nose or get the best of Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers?Key insights spotlight San Jose's improved blue line, potential goaltending growth, and the importance of outpacing the Kings and Ducks in the standings. Roster additions, offseason shakeups, and crucial matchups are analyzed for each Pacific Division team. With a target of 35 out of 56 possible points against the division, the path to success is clear: take care of business close to home, and a postseason berth could be within reach. Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.    Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday Club for special content for the most die-hard San Jose Sharks fans: https://lockedonsharks.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always.AuraAura helps protect your personal information by actively removing your data from data broker sites and keeping it off. Start your free trial today at http://aura.com/aware.  IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.FanDuelGet three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.