Macklin Celebrini is the Bay Area’s new must-watch superstar, but he’s not the only reason casual fans are watching more hockey. With Will Smith and Michael Misa also emerging as key players, the Sharks have a young core poised to turn the franchise into a perennial contender.

Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now joins Section 415 to discuss how a young team on the rise can build momentum.

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