{"id":470785,"date":"2025-12-25T13:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/470785\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T13:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T13:00:19","slug":"whats-chernyshovs-ceiling-zenon-konopka-talks-celebrini-sharks-faceoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/470785\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Chernyshov\u2019s Ceiling? | Zenon Konopka Talks Celebrini, Sharks\u2019 Faceoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s Igor Chernyshov\u2019s ceiling?<\/p>\n<p>The San Jose Sharks rookie winger had an impressive NHL debut this past week.<\/p>\n<p>Insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and host Zubair Jeewanjee dive into that in the latest episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast.<\/p>\n<p>Why did one NHL scout pump the brakes on the Chernyshov hype, by setting more of a top-six winger expectation for the San Jose Sharks\u2019 2024 second-round pick? Are stars Mark Stone or Valeri Nichushkin valid comparisons for Chernyshov?<\/p>\n<p>Also, San Jose Sharks faceoff consultant Zenon Konopka jumps on the podcast! Legendary defenseman Dan Boyle joins in on the hilarious chat.<\/p>\n<p>Konopka discusses Ty Dellandrea\u2019s growth at the faceoff circle and how impressive Macklin Celebrini is as a player.<\/p>\n<p>Konopka also shares now-funny stories from his colorful career, like spooking Dion Phaneuf and threatening Brian Boyle before a playoff game.<\/p>\n<p>Also, what\u2019s the path for the San Jose Sharks to make the playoffs?<\/p>\n<p>Happy holidays from all of us at the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! We also share our Sharks\u2019 Christmas wishes, what we\u2019re grateful for, and unsung heroes.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Keegan previews the World Junior Championships!<\/p>\n<p>(3:20) What\u2019s Sheng grateful for? We also talk about the path for the Sharks to make the playoffs.<br \/>(20:38) What\u2019s Zubair grateful for?<br \/>(38:56) What\u2019s Keegan\u2019s wishlist? And a discussion about Chernyshov\u2019s ceiling.<br \/>(1:11:37) What\u2019s Zubair\u2019s wishlist?<br \/>(1:24:30) World Junior Championships preview!<br \/>(1:44:41) Zenon Konopka interview!<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCUwjWXBCpK5K9O0sivx3-dQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Jose Hockey Now YouTube channel<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Listen to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast \u2014 it\u2019s a new link \u2014 on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/san-jose-hockey-now-podcast\/id1694200934\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4l4mpADVRh5IPCdD2uRw1i\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0and more.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Igor Chernyshov\u2019s ceiling? 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