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04/07/2024

Anyone know this kid? He's pretty good.

02/07/2024

Joe “Director of Vibes” Thornton at work in his natural habitat.

01/07/2024

We will be live tonight at 9pm to talk about recent free agent signings of Tyler Toffoli and Alex Wennberg!
Join us as we will also discuss Justin Bailey and Luke Kunin re-signing, potential lines, early expectations for the season, the second day of the draft, and we take your questions and comments live!

28/06/2024

We will be live today from the SAP Center covering the starting at 3:45pm!
Join Paul and Aaron alongside Graham Montgomery of Dobber Prospects, as we talk about the recent moves made this week by the , the prospects as they go off the board, some pop-in guest interviews, and more!
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17/06/2024

We will be live tonight at 9pm to talk about the hiring their new head coach, Ryan Warsofsky.
Please join us and don't forget to subscribe to our show. It will be our 7th season!
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28/05/2024

We're live tonight at 9pm to talk about the signing Will Smith to his entry level contract! Join us in the conversation tonight live with your questions and comments.
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07/05/2024

We will be live today at 3:15pm from as we watch and react to the NHL Draft Lottery to see if the retain their first overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft.
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04/05/2024

Tickets are now LIVE to reserve your spot in the room for our live show during the this Tuesday, May 7th!

Tickets are free and can be reserved here: FinFactorDraftLottery.eventbrite.com

24/04/2024

🚨 Breaking News for Sharks Fans! 🚨

General Manager Mike Grier has made the tough call to dismiss Head Coach David Quinn after a challenging season. What does this mean for our Sharks? Dive into the discussion with us tonight at 9 PM Pacific on The Fin Factor, Episode 211.

🔹 Impact of Quinn’s tenure
🔹 Exploring the reasons behind his firing
🔹 Reflecting on Ray Tufts’ two decades with the Sharks
🔹 Live Q&A - ask your questions!

Don’t miss this pivotal episode. Stay informed and engaged with everything Sharks! 🦈

22/04/2024

Join us at 9pm to discuss last week’s game against the Flames. We also review our season predictions from Episode 183, evaluate Grier’s assessment of the team, and focus on Couture, Sturm, & Granlund. Be sure to join us live to end the season!

Link in our bio!

16/04/2024

Join us tonight at 9:30pm as we discuss last week’s games against the , , , and , Cooley getting another win, the locking up the best odds for the , and we take your questions live!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsg4VQ0vJZA&ab_channel=TheFinFactor

08/04/2024

Join us at 9pm tonight as we discuss last week’s games the , , and , the signing of Graf, Cooley getting his first win, the upcoming games against the , , , and , and we take your questions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg0KJTHI41Y&ab_channel=TheFinFactor

03/04/2024

Join us live at 9pm Pacific to discuss last week’s games against the Stars, Wild, Blues, & Kraken. We look at Blackwood’s performance, the powerplay consistently scoring, upcoming games vs Kings, Blues, & Coyotes, and take your questions!

25/03/2024

We are live at 9pm to discuss last week’s games against the , , and , the hunt for Macklin Celebrini, the prospects thriving, the upcoming games against , , and , and we take your questions live!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyHRzDoWUwQ&ab_channel=TheFinFactor

18/03/2024

Join us tonight at 9pm for episode 205 as we discuss last week’s games against the , , and , Devin Cooley getting his first start, Klim Kostin fitting in well, the pacing their way to the first overall pick, the upcoming games against the , , and Blackhawks, and we take your questions live!
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZFX11v8L0tc?si=ef-9_d0r1BKqOcSB

12/03/2024

Tonight at 9pm: we discuss last week’s games against the Stars, Islanders, Senators, & Flyers; Chrona getting his first win; Bordeleau scoring; the upcoming games against the Penguins, Blue Jackets, & Blackhawks.

Link also in profile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JEEwa6ODok

09/03/2024

We are live tonight at 9:30pm Pacific to discuss the San Jose Sharks trades between the Vegas Golden Knights for Tomas Hertl, New Jersey trading for Kahkonen, Tampa Bay Lightning trading for Duclair, and the Detroit Red Wings for Simek.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3Ymz_dx3I0

09/03/2024

The end of a great era 😢
Best of luck in Vegas but please don't win too many cups there....

04/03/2024

Join hosts Paul and Aaron tonight at 9pm for episode 202, where we discuss the past week’s worth of games against the , , , and , Mackenzie Blackwood getting injured, Magnus Chrona’s strong start against the Stars, impacting players, the upcoming games against the Stars, , and , and we take your questions live!
https://www.youtube.com/live/QnRwBiJA2SU?si=AwDE55DG7FHPKxRA

27/02/2024

What and .sholl see on set.

26/02/2024

Join us LIVE tonight at 9pm Pacific for an in-depth episode of "The Fin Factor" as we dissect the San Jose Sharks' recent game against the Nashville Predators. From strategic plays to the standout moments of Mikael Granlund and Filip Zadina, we've got it all covered. Plus, we'll look ahead at the Sharks' upcoming schedule. Don't miss out on our tactical insights and analysis. Tune in and join the conversation! 🏒

Join hosts Paul and Aaron for a comprehensive breakdown of the San Jose Sharks' recent matchup, where they faced a tough 4-2 loss at htome to the Nashville P...

22/02/2024

A bet is a bet.
Catch our latest episode 200 about the and see Aaron get his pie in the face for last year's Noah Gregor bet!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylSc1qX8VbM
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uWtyY7f3QqvCKeMDi8uA7?si=Wm5BCdM6Ss--0nHKHG7Bqg

20/02/2024

Tonight at 9 PM Pacific, it’s Episode 200 of The Fin Factor! 🎙️🦈 We’re covering the Sharks’ roller coaster week, diving into the impact of Hertl and Couture’s injuries, and sharing our predictions. Your passion, our insights—let’s make it a night to remember. Join the live stream! Link in our profile.

20/02/2024

Join us LIVE for a special milestone episode of The Fin Factor tonight at 9 PM Pacific! 🎉 Episode 200 is packed with the latest on the Sharks, including recaps of this week's games, insights into Hertl and Couture's season-ending injuries, and what's next for our team. Plus, we're answering your questions live! Be part of our Sharks community celebration. 🦈💙

Welcome to Episode 200 of "The Fin Factor," your dedicated live-stream podcast for all things San Jose Sharks! Join hosts Paul and Aaron this week as they di...

30/01/2024

Join Devereaux and Aaron tonight at 9pm for this week’s live episode as we discuss the week of games against the  and , the new third jersey revealed, Shakir Mukhamadullin’s first game, the upcoming games against the , and , and we take your questions and comments live!
https://www.youtube.com/live/Xrgio7FURbA?si=5Si6DfyKmRt8FwN5

23/01/2024

🚨 Attention San Jose Sharks Fans! 🚨

As soon as tonight's game ends, join us on The Fin Factor for an exclusive post-game breakdown. We go live at approximately 10:15 PM PST to discuss all the highlights and what’s next for our Sharks. Don't miss it!

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Catch the excitement on The Fin Factor with Paul and Aaron as we cover the San Jose Sharks' latest clashes and future face-offs! We'll dissect the Sharks' in...

15/01/2024

🚨🏒 Hockey Night Alert! 🏒🚨 Join us on The Fin Factor LIVE tonight at 9 PM PST! 🕘

🦈 Your hosts, Aaron and our special guest Devereaux, will dive deep into the San Jose Sharks’ latest NHL action. We’re talking about everything from the recent matchups against the Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Senators, and Sabres, to the team’s victorious effort in ending their losing streak. 🥅

⚡️ But that’s not all! Get the lowdown on what’s ahead for the Sharks as they gear up to face the Blackhawks, Ducks, and Kings. 🥊

📣 We want to hear from you! Drop your questions and comments during the show and be a part of the live discussion. Don’t miss out on this exciting episode of . See you there! 📺✨

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08/01/2024

Join Paul and Aaron tonight at 9pm for this week’s live episode as we discuss the week of games against , , and , Tomas Hertl being named the Sharks , trade speculations with Ferraro and Kahkonen, the upcoming games against the Maple Leafs, , , and , and we take your questions and comments live!
Thanks for watching and supporting the show, see you tonight!
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01/01/2024

🎉 New Episode Alert! "The Fin Factor" Ep 195 – Sharks Health and Hurdles 🎉

Hey Facebook friends! Are you ready to dive into the latest about the San Jose Sharks? Join Paul and Aaron for an engaging live episode where we break down the Sharks' tough season, player health issues, and more. 🦈

What's on the agenda?
🏒 Analysis of games against the Kings, Oilers, and Avalanche.
🚑 Insights on Mario Ferraro's injury and the team's rising stars.
🔝 Discussion on the Sharks leading the league in man-games lost.
🌟 Updates on prospects in the World Juniors.
🔜 Previews of upcoming games against the Red Wings, Jets, and Maple Leafs.

Be part of our live audience! Engage with us through comments and questions. Let's talk hockey!

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the Sharks week of games against the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Colorado Avalanch...

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Sharks Stumble, Trade for Studnicka (Ep 193)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the Sharks week of games against the Winnipeg Jets, Arizona Coyotes, and Colorado Avalanche, the trade the Sharks made with the Vancouver Canucks for Jack Studnicka, an update on Logan Couture’s injury and progress back to the ice, the upcoming games against the LA Kings, Arizona Coyotes, and Vancouver Canucks, and we take your questions and comments live!

Comeback Kings, Sharks Gaining Respect (Ep 192)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the Sharks week of games against New York Islanders, Detroit Red Wings, and Vegas Golden Knights, Tomas Hertl and Mikael Granlund leading the way, Kaapo Kahkonen’s win streak, the Sharks gaining respect around the league, trade rumors with Mario Ferraro and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, and we take your questions and comments live!

The Great Basement Escape, Granlund Leading (Ep 191)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the Sharks week of games against the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, and New York Rangers, Mikael Granlund on fire this week, Fabian Zetterlund continuing his scoring ways, and we take your questions and comments live!

Sharks Streaking, Hertl Injured (Ep 190)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the Sharks week of games against the Seattle Kraken, Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, and Washington Capitals, Tomas Hertl out of the lineup, Fabian Zetterlund and Mike Hoffman continuing their scoring ways, and we take your questions and comments live!

Sharks Bad Luck, Convincing Blues Win (Ep 189)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the Sharks week of games against the Panthers, Blues, and Canucks, the roster situation, some stats the Sharks are leading the league in, and we take your questions and comments live!

Sharks Finally Win, Trade for Addison (Ep 188)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the Sharks finally getting their first two wins of the season, the trade to Minnesota for Calen Addison, Danil Guschin getting called up, Patrick Marleau being inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, and we take your questions and comments live!

San Jose Sharks Historically Awful, Still Winless (Ep 187)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the Sharks losing prowess, how they have been historically bad for NHL standards, if they can fix the sinking ship, and we take your questions and comments live!

Joe Thornton Retires, Sharks Still Winless (Ep 186)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the unfortunate accident of Adam Johnson, Joe Thornton officially retiring from the NHL, the Sharks still winless on the season, and we take your questions and comments live!

San Jose Sharks Still Winless, Hertl Upset (Ep 185)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the San Jose Sharks still looking for their first win, the week’s games against the Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, and Nashville Predators, Tomas Hertl’s reaction to Filip Forseberg’s bodyslam of Mackenzie Blackwood, and we take your questions live!

Blackwood’s Debut, Bordeleau’s First (Ep 184)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the San Jose Sharks season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights, the amazing performance by Mackenzie Blackwood against the Colorado Avalanche, the NHL’s poor decision backing off on themed nights, and we take your questions live!

Season Opener: Sharks Roster, Game Day Experience, and Fan Q&A! (Ep 183)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss the San Jose Sharks opening night roster, how to watch the Sharks this season, whether the team is really at the bottom of the league, how to enjoy this year’s in-game experiences, and we take your questions live!

Erik Karlsson Traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins (Ep 182)

Join Paul and Aaron for this week’s live episode as we discuss Erik Karlsson being traded by the San Jose Sharks to the Pittsburgh Penguins! We will talk about the lead up to the trade, the pieces involved with the Sharks, Penguins, and Montreal Canadians, how the Sharks roster is shaping up for the upcoming season, and we take your questions live!

San Jose Sharks 2022-23 Season in Review (Ep 180)

Welcome to the season finale of The Fin Factor, hosted by Paul and Aaron. In this episode, we will review our predictions from the beginning of the season and see how they panned out. We also have some exciting news: Erik Karlsson has broken modern records by finishing with points on 101 of 233 Sharks goals this season (25 goals and 76 assists). We'll break down his incredible season, weigh the odds of him staying or leaving, and discuss what this means for the Sharks. The NHL Draft Lottery odds for the Sharks are up for discussion with the season closing. Who will they pick, and how will this impact the team going into the next season? We'll be sharing our thoughts and predictions. Finally, we want to hear from you! We'll be taking live Q&A during the show, so be sure to tune in and ask us your burning questions. Thank you for joining us this season on The Fin Factor. We hope you enjoyed the show, and we'll see you next season!

Tough Losses & Surprises, Chrona Signs 2-year Deal (Ep 179)

In this week's episode, we talk about the Sharks' recent games, where they suffered two losses against the Colorado Avalanche and another loss against the Edmonton Oilers. There are rumors about the Oilers arranging a possible trade involving Erik Karlsson, who now has 98 points. Then, we will look at some standout performances in the last few games by Jacob Peterson, Danil Guschin, and Henry Thrun. They all played exceptionally well and showed serious potential for the team's future. Goaltender Magnus Chrona signed a two-year deal starting next season. Unfortunately, there have been some injuries to several Sharks players. The team has two final games to close their season. They'll be facing off against the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers. Tune in live and participate in our live interaction!

Sharks' Winning Streak, Gregor's Hat Trick, Eklund's Surgery (Ep 178)

Welcome to another episode of The Fin Factor, the show for San Jose Sharks fans! In this episode, we'll be discussing the standout performance of Noah Gregor, who scored an incredible hat trick in the Sharks' recent game against the Arizona Coyotes. We'll break down his goals and discuss what this performance means for the Sharks' offense. Next, Erik Karlsson advances his quest to reach 100 points. We'll also be taking a closer look at the Sharks' rookies, Kyle Criscuolo, and Danil Gushchin. Both players have recently made their NHL debuts and scored their first NHL career goals, and we'll be discussing their performances and what we can expect from them as they continue to develop. The Sharks have also been on a winning streak, defeating the Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights, and Arizona Coyotes. Finally, we'll discuss the unfortunate news of William Eklund's season-ending injury and surgery. We'll preview the upcoming games and take your live questions on the show!

Harvard Captain Signed, Karlsson Breaks 90 Points (Episode 177)

Join us for this week's live episode as we discuss the San Jose Sharks recently signing Harvard captain Henry Thrun, a promising addition to the team's roster. The Sharks continue to experience more losses in recent games. However, Erik Karlsson has been on fire, breaking into an impressive 90 points on the season. Couture recently revealed that the team wants Karlsson to hit 100 points this season. If you're a Sharks fan, tune in, and we'll take your live questions to keep the conversation going.

James Reimer Opts Out of Sharks Pride Night (Ep 176)

Join us for this week's live episode as we talk about San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer and his decision to boycott the warmup skate before the team's Pride Night game. With Pride Night being a meaningful event for the LGBTQ+ community, Reimer explains his reasons for opting out of the traditional warmup routine celebrating inclusivity in hockey. Plus, we'll take your live questions to keep the conversation going.

Sharks in Freefall, Karlsson's Road to 100 Points (Ep 175)

Join us for this week's live episode as we break down the latest developments with the San Jose Sharks’ rollercoaster season. We've got you covered from their ongoing freefall to the bottom of the league, to Erik Karlsson's journey toward 100 points. Plus, we'll take your live questions to keep the conversation going.

Sharks Trade Wrap-up, Eklund Called Up (Ep 174)

This week’s live episode discusses the San Jose Sharks trades from last week, the freefall tank job happening with the Sharks games this week, the Legends game, Patrick Marleau’s jersey retirement, William Eklund’s call up from the Barracuda, and we take your live questions!

Timo Meier Traded to New Jersey Devils (Ep 173)

This week’s live episode discusses the San Jose Sharks trading Timo Meier to the New Jersey Devils. The Sharks traded defenseman Scott Harrington, forward Timur Ibragimov, defenseman Santeri Hatakka, and goaltender Zach Emond. They acquired a 2023 first-round selection, a conditional 2024 first-round selection, defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin, forward Fabian Zetterlund, defenseman Nikita Okhotiuk, and forward Andreas Johnsson. San Jose will retain 50% of Meier’s remaining contract through the 2022-23 season. San Jose receives New Jersey’s seventh-round selection in the 2024 NHL Draft. We’ll talk about the conditions of the latest trades and take your live questions!

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Welcome to: The Fin Factor

The Fin Factor is the creation of three San Jose Sharks fans living in San Jose. The weekly show is hosted by Paul Sunseri and Aaron Sholl. With Aaron’s brother Jason Sholl as the producer, they wanted to create a family-friendly YouTube series to talk about their passion for the sport, their hometown team, and engage the informed Sharks fan. The show is produced from Communications Hill in San Jose, California.

The set includes our collection of game jerseys, hockey sticks, signage, autographed memorabilia, and plenty of bobbleheads from attending local games. Credit to Todd Sholl for building the set, he is Aaron and Jason’s father.

We hope you’ll join us by liking, subscribing, and signing up for alerts to our new episodes! Share with your friends!

Paul Sunseri Co-Host

Paul Sunseri is a host of The Fin Factor. Born and raised is San Jose, he has been a Sharks fan since they first entered the NHL and firmly believes hockey to be the greatest of all major sports. He plays in a local adult recreational league where he serves as captain. Paul continues to live in San Jose with his wife and two children.

Aaron Sholl Co-Host

Aaron is one of the hosts of The Fin Factor and an avid Sharks fan since they were formed. He grew up in San Jose and played soccer his whole life but loves to watch the boys in teal. Aaron and Paul have been friends since kindergarten and began making videos with his brother Jason in high school for Spanish class. He lives in San Jose with his wife and two children while working in the tax accounting world during the day.

Jason Sholl Executive Producer/Director

Jason is the creative visionary behind The Fin Factor and is well skilled in operations and digital media. He enjoys influencing others through a product he is responsible for and takes ownership of. In the past, he has led up to 30 people and managed multi-million dollar television production budgets. While working in Hollywood, he was credited with monetizing television shows in the early days of YouTube. He has also won 15 Telly Awards for television and online media shows. In 2018, he was honored on both the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list and Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ+ Business of Pride. His goal is to merge technology with entertainment through his high-quality work.