PTO OPTIONS: Should the San Jose Sharks SIGN Nick Blankenberg for Defense Depth?

San Jose Sharks eye hidden gems as PTO season heats up. Could Nick Blankenberg, Jake Bean, or Carson Soucy bolster the blue line and spark a playoff push? Depth defenseman battles are taking center stage, with roster spots up for grabs and pressure on younger talent like Nolan Allan and Luca Cagnoni to prove themselves at training camp. Host JD Young breaks down Blankenberg’s offensive upside, Bean’s comeback potential, and Soucy’s reliability as a classic seventh defenseman. Key insights include recent Sharks PTO success stories, power play options, and the importance of competition for the defensive corps. As San Jose balances AHL and NHL depth, will a savvy PTO signing make the difference in a crowded Pacific Division?   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!** **Indeed** Now, 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. **FanDuel** College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. 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.