The San Jose Sharks are in the midst of their longest playoff drought in franchise history and for the last few years, the team was essentially deemed irrelevant.

All of a sudden, everything is changing. Led by 19-year old superstar Macklin Celebrini, the baby Sharks are charging up the NHL standings and breathing new energy into SAP Center.

On this episode of Section 415, broadcaster Brodie Brazil joins host Kerry Crowley to break down the most captivating young team in hockey.

This episode was produced by Dakota London and edited by Sophie Bearman. Sophie Bearman is our head of audio. Our show art is by Jess Hutchison; theme music by Hannis Brown.

We’re a production of the San Francisco Standard, which you can support by becoming a member at sfstandard.com/signup.

I’m your host Kerry Crowley, thank you for listening.

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