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Last September, Brodie Brazil announced he would not be returning<\/a> to NBC Sports California as host of San Jose Sharks and Oakland Athletics\u2019 pregame and postgame shows.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithin two hours of that coming out in the morning, I had texts from multiple current Sharks players [and] former Sharks players,\u201d Brazil told San Jose Hockey Now. \u201cLogan [Couture] sent me one of the nicest texts that I\u2019ve ever gotten from any professional athlete. Todd McLellan texted me. Doug Wilson called me, Joe Will\u2026 So many people who had no idea that this was all happening reached out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, Brazil is entering his first full season with the San Jose Sharks as a host and content creator. While it all worked out in the end, having his contract not renewed took a toll on the Bay Area native after 16 years with NBC.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s draining mentally and physically,\u201d Brazil explained. \u201cI wasn\u2019t sleeping very well for weeks. It\u2019s a lot of transition to figure out. To get that response from those people initially was a huge boost, just to feeling right again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brazil knew for weeks he was not returning to NBC before making the announcement. He and the network agreed to sit on the news for a bit, to not distract from coverage of the A\u2019s final season in Oakland. Still, Brazil has never gotten a full answer on the decision to let him go.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was never directly explained to me, on a fine scale, \u2018Here\u2019s the reasons why,’\u201d Brazil shared. \u201cBut I think I could piece together all the big picture reasons. The landscape of baseball was changing over there, and was part of my role for a lot of years, more than 15 years. That certainly was a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, Brazil was quickly in contact with the San Jose Sharks about creating a new role with the organization.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir instant communication of, \u2018Do you think we have something here?\u2019; \u2018Would you?\u2019; \u2018Have you ever considered working for us?\u2019; when I heard those words, it was pretty special to think that at least the opportunity would be there,\u201d Brazil said. \u201cOr at least, we could have this conversation and see where it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Dec. 18, Brazil announced he was joining the Sharks. In his role, he makes short and long-form video content, often with Sharks players and staff.<\/p>\n

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Some personal news:
I\u2019m joining the @SanJoseSharks<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Full video: https:\/\/t.co\/zpdiytPvNN<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FIaMPSTPrN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brodie Brazil (@BrodieBz) December 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cWhat I can say is how awesome [the Sharks] were in the process of, not only inquiring [if] I wanted to do something, but for both sides to figure out if there was even a role that I could fit [in], Brazil shared.\u201dI did not want to come in as a charity case. I appreciate them wrapping their arms around me and bringing me in.\u201d<\/p>\n

The veteran content creator brings 25 years of broadcast skills and on-air experience. Also, he\u2019s familiar to any San Jose Sharks fan who watched NBC Sports California\u2019s pregame or postgame coverage in the last decade.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the video production regard, I\u2019m able to do so many things by myself and have it look as if a team of people are working on it,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Brazil also shared he was considering other jobs, covering Northern California sports at local media organizations. But, continuing his coverage of the Sharks was near to his heart.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did not want to throw away all those connections and all those years of effort,\u201d he said. \u201cLove and blood, sweat and tears, that\u2019s the part that gets me sentimental. To think that it all gets to continue. And, gets to continue directly with the team\u2026 I can\u2019t even imagine if I took this job with the Seattle Kraken. I\u2019m not from there. Their brief history doesn\u2019t have the same meaning to me as the Sharks\u2019 does.\u201d<\/p>\n

His job with the San Jose Sharks<\/a> could last a long time with their recent commitment to stay in San Jose. Not to beat a dead horse, but the other Bay Area sports organization Brazil covered did not make a similar commitment.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving experienced the A\u2019s situation makes me appreciate the Sharks and the City of San Jose for working something out that\u2019s mutually beneficial, that everybody\u2019s happy with,\u201d he said. \u201cWith the agreement going to 2051, I\u2019ve done the math, I\u2019ll be 70-years-old that season. I\u2019m going to be pretty pissed off if I\u2019m not 70, still working for the Sharks. That\u2019s not serious, but it kinda is on my mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brazil joins the Sharks as they\u2019re gaining national attention once again. Top young talents like Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, William Eklund, Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson, and Yaroslav Askarov should all play for the team at some point this season. What can fans expect from Brazil\u2019s coverage of this young, exciting Sharks team?<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to give away what they are, but there\u2019s several more places I want to take people that normally they\u2019re not allowed,\u201d he shared. \u201cCameras aren\u2019t allowed there. I\u2019m hoping to do a little bit more of that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brazil concluded that the best part of staying involved with the Sharks is the unwavering support from fans:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe thing that warms my heart the most is to still come across fans who, the first thing they\u2019ll say is, \u2018I\u2019m so glad that you landed here with us, and we get to keep you,’\u201d Brazil said. \u201cI melt when I hear that, because I feel the same way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.@BrodieBz<\/a> and Drew break down the Sharks OT loss from last night. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa: https:\/\/t.co\/arVedjR2rP<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fu9rEXjsQ1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) October 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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