San Jose Sharks Prospect Quentin Musty SHARES Behind-the-Scenes CHANGES and GOALS

San Jose Sharks Prospect Quentin Musty SHARES Behind-the-Scenes CHANGES and GOALS

San Jose Sharks prospects and Barracuda forward Quint Musty makes his long awaited debut on the podcast. You’re Locked on Sharks, your daily podcast on the San Jose Sharks, part of the Locked On Network, your team every day. Hello, welcome to Locked On Sharks, the premier hockey podcast covering your favorite team in the Bay Area. My name is JD Young, caretaker at the Reef, also the co-host of Locked On NHL. I want to thank you for making Locked on Sharks your first listen, proudly part of the Locked On. Uh the number one sports podcast network out there where we cover your team every day. And if you want to be an everyday, all you have to do is just follow along wherever you get podcasts. Of course, you can watch on YouTube as well. And today we are joined by uh Quinton Musty, who uh I have been waiting to do this one for a while. Uh so we’re going to discuss Quinton Musty’s path uh to San Jose, talk about uh you know, the year last year with with Sudbury. Uh some of the new rule changes and what he thinks of that, get to you know, know him a little bit off the ice here. Uh, so before we get to all that, do want to let you guys know that today’s episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and you win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. And now we have San Jose Sharks prospect in San Jose Barracuda Ford Quinton Musty joining the show. Uh, how’s it going, buddy? Good. How are you? Not too bad. Uh, as we were talking about beforehand, I’ve been trying to book this for years. It’s nice to actually have this happening. So, uh, I do want to ask where I always start. Uh, when did you realize hockey could be a thing for you? Yeah, I don’t know. I was probably I was a bit of a late bloomer. I wasn’t, you know, super, you know, top of the rankings or anything until about 15, 16. uh I started to kind of realize that you know maybe the possibility of getting drafted and you know playing in the NHL. So yeah kind of my first year in the OHL obviously you know had the honor of going first overall there. That’s kind of when I knew I could you know take this a little further and hopefully be a professional. Uh growing up who was your favorite player? Uh being from Buffalo, Patrick Kane was a a big one for me, but uh I actually grew up a Red Wings fan. So, you know, Pablo Datsuk was was my favorite player growing up. So, yeah, kind of the reason a little bit of the reason I wear 13 as well. So, yeah, just watching him and the things he did with the puck and his defensive game as well was, you know, special to watch. So, uh that clip of him just uh taking Lone Couture’s soul on his on Logan Couture’s birthday. Uh poor poor couture, right? Yeah. Yeah. A lot of fun, you know, staying up late with my dad, watching those games and, you know, watching him play. It’s uh it’s good to see him play before he retired. So, uh who do you though try to uh model your game after, you know, maybe guys in the NHL now or guys who you grew up play watching? Yeah, I mean just uh having a bigger frame and you know I I try to watch uh Nishkin on uh Colorado uh as well as uh Bushnavic on um St. Louis. Uh just just guys that you know they have both playmaking and scoring abilities and you know they have the big frame and kind of play that power forward role with uh you know the skill that they have you know mixing that in as well. So just trying to watch guys like that that you know have the size but uh you know also have the the playmaking ability and and scoring ability and you know seeing how they kind of use those things to their advantage at different times and you know when to play as a power forward when to you know try and make a play. So just just watching them and you know trying to learn from them. I’ve noticed uh you know watching you like I said bur in the O where compared to now where it seems like you’re spending much more time like in front of the crease and stuff. Is that a from the coaching staff or is that just kind of a style change or compared to the O where you can kind of more space to be able to shoot? Is that just kind of how things are working here as a professional? Yeah, I mean obviously most of the a lot big majority of the goals are scored from from front of the net, whether it’s tips or rebounds, whatever. And yeah, I like scoring goals, so I’m going to go to those areas and, you know, try and get as many as I can from there. But yeah, when you have the opportunity to, you know, make a play and shoot from the outside or make a play from the outside, you can do that as well. But majority of the the offense is is going to come from kind of in that house area. So just just trying to get there as as often as I can. Uh, so far on the ice, what has been your favorite moment? Off the ice? No, on the ice. Your favorite on the ice? Yep. moment? Uh, I don’t know. Probably just this this last stretch we’ve we’ve had going. You know, I’m uh, you know, I like to win and, you know, hate losing. So, just uh, you know, getting these points uh, the last, you know, couple games. Uh, you know, it was a rough start for us at the at the beginning of the year having, you know, still trying to find our chemistry a little bit, too. But yeah, that start, you know, wasn’t great. Like I said, I don’t like losing and, you know, makes me upset. So, just this last stretch and, you know, getting wins and, you know, on the road at home, it just it feels good. And just being with the guys, it’s it’s a better better vibe when you’re winning. And, uh, yeah, it’s been great so far. Uh, in 2020, you got kicked out of a Banttom game. Uh, this was sent to me. Uh, do you remember why you got kicked out of this game? Uh, if it has anything to do with Billy. Uh, guessing it was one in in Pittsburgh. I think. Yes. I think I got bored and ended up getting in a fight or something. Got kicked out. So, yeah. I think he was at that game and was recording it or something and that’s kind of, you know, when I met him. So, yeah, I was watching a little bit of that game. You’re like six inches taller than everybody else. Uh, and somebody said, uh, sources will remain anonymous, but somebody said it’s like if Nathan McKinnon could go play against, uh, Bant players, that’s what you looked like. Yeah, I was a bit of a, you know, early early bloomer. I was pretty tall growing up. And yeah, I mean, not not the shortest guy now, but yeah, back then I was uh, a little ahead of my time with that. So, yeah. All right. Uh, you got picked first overall, as you mentioned earlier, in the OHL draft. uh what did that mean to you and kind of your hockey career? Yeah, I mean obviously it was a a huge honor, especially being American to to be able to be drafted in that league uh first overall, but yeah, it was a bit of a kind of last minute change, you know, as an American uh player, you know, especially during co and all that. You couldn’t really visit anywhere or, you know, go anywhere. But yeah, I was kind of uh my mind was kind of set on college my my whole life uh going there. And then uh just the opportunity kind of arose to you know go play in the OHL. I didn’t know much about it but you know did did some research and you know just wanted to kind of play against you know other guys you know draft eligible guys my first year like I think Wyatt Johnston was still in the league. Will McTavish, those guys just just trying to play against those guys and you know learn from them and you know playing against older players and you know more experienced players and you know that high-end talent I that kind of just appealed to me and yeah I thought it would get me ready for for the draft is better than any other place I could have gone. So uh you mentioned going to college. Was there places you were going to or did you like what was your college I guess recruitment looking like? Yeah, I mean, uh, I was, you know, visiting, not visiting, but, you know, virtually, you know, meeting with with a lot of schools, and there’s a lot of great ones that that kind of caught my eye, but as soon as, uh, I found out I was going to the O, I didn’t know about this real change that was going to happen. So, that kind of went out the window a bit and didn’t really speak to that much after that. So yeah, but uh yeah, the uh opportunity to go to college was was definitely of interest, but kind of as soon as the OHL came, uh kind of went out the window. I mean, speaking about the rule change, I mean, I was going to ask you about this later, but you you kind of bring it up. Uh you know, the players going from the CHL to NCAA and NCAA to CHL. Uh what do you make of this? It’s kind of it’s like a wild west now with with player movement, kind of what it means for players now. Yeah, I think it’s a I mean, I think it’s a great move. I think it’s a fair move for everyone. I mean, it’s not like when you go to the OHL, you’re you’re getting paid you’re you’re really not getting paid too much. So, it’s kind of the same as any other junior league. So, I think it’s fair to, you know, let those kids go to college. And, yeah, it would have been a great opportunity or, you know, for for me to do if the rule changed a couple years before. But, um, yeah, I think it’s a great move to, you know, there’s there’s not much difference between those that league, the USHL, the BCHL. there’s there’s not much difference. You’re you’re not getting, like I said, you’re not getting paid or anything like that under the table, stuff like that. So, I think it’s fair to, you know, let those kids, you know, go to college and, you know, still play in the OHL or uh, of course, there’s the, uh, the rule that’s supposed to be coming down with allowing 19year-olds to start playing in the AHL, and you would have been a perfect example of a kid who, if that rule had been in place, to go play potentially AHL games last year. What do you think about this potential role here? Yeah, I like that rule as well. I feel like all these doodles are coming kind of a year too late for me, but um yeah, it’s a I think that’s a good rule as well. You know, some kids are are ready for for the next step, and I think uh can kind of put a dent in someone’s development to to go back to a league when they’re they’re ready for the next step. So, yeah, I think uh these rules have been great and I think they’re they’re going the right direction with them. All right, before we continue with Quinton, I do just need to take a quick break. The NBA is back and there’s no better place to get in on the action than FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Even if you miss the start of the game or just want to ride the hot hand, Steph Curry, I’m looking at you. FanDuel has live bets on everything from who will score next to fourth quarter comebacks. Plus, you can even combine your live bets into a same game parlay for a shot at a bigger payout. It keeps every game exciting, especially when your team’s making that late push. And right now, FanDuel’s giving away $300 in bonus bets when your first $5 bet wins to new customers only. So, head to fanduel.com to sign up and play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. All right. Uh, back to your actual draft. So, you get you got drafted in the 2023 draft in Nashville. Uh, what was your experience like, uh, heading into it? I mean, Nashville’s a pretty fun place to to go. Like, what was your kind of weekend like? Yeah, it was a great time. I think, uh, you know, I have a lot a lot of family. My mom has, uh, quite a few siblings and my dad has has three himself. So yeah, all my cousins and you know, uncles, aunts, grandparents, all of them were there and yeah, I think we went down about a week early and you know, we all kind of stayed in the same spot and yeah, just had a good week with them and then yeah, the draft happened and you know, was super happy to be picked to to San Jose and in the first round as well. So yeah, it was a good feeling and you know, celebrate a little bit, but then you’re you’re right off to camp uh development camp and trying to put an impression on. So yeah, it was a quick couple weeks there between the combine and and the draft and and all that. It’s kind of a a fast turnaround. It goes by like that, but it was a lot of fun. Uh way too many good places to eat in Nashville, right? Yeah, there’s a lot I mean, yeah, I got a lot a lot of good places to go down there and yeah, it was good to share that time with my family and a couple my friends as well. So it was nice. Uh, I know going into the draft you were a player that was, you know, I don’t know if you looked at the rankings beforehand or try to kind of keep things, you know, keep your head into it, but like you were a player a lot of people had as like a potential, you know, like early teens, uh, potential, you know, maybe fall out of the first round like all over the place and the Sharks picked you at 26. Um, were you a little surprised with maybe where you land ended up? And did you have a feeling about San Jose? Yeah, I didn’t have much of a feeling about San Jose at all. they they were one of the teams I talked to the least actually I think so you know when they came on and announced my name I was a bit surprised but yeah I think uh there’s a lot of question marks on my game back then with you know skating and and stuff like that so it was kind of just stuff I I worked really hard on during the offseasons that I had before the draft year and and that summer after the draft year as well so just uh yeah I mean the question marks were were obviously warranted and yeah I was had no expectations going It’s, you know, honestly a dream to to be drafted no matter where you get drafted. So, and quite frankly, the draft doesn’t doesn’t really matter at all. It’s once you get picked, it’s it’s what you do after. So, yeah, just getting picked, kind of just soaking that in and, you know, just not taking it for granted. Didn’t really care where I went and yeah, I was happy to to be drafted to San Jose. You know, I wasn’t really expecting it, like I said. But, yeah, when they called my name, I was nothing but happy. Uh, of course you you know you mentioned what you do afterwards. Uh, 102 points in 53 games. Uh, almost two points a game in that year in Sudbury. Uh, how crazy was that year and just like kind of that that offensive production? Yeah, I mean I had the, you know, the opportunity to play with a couple pretty talented players with D’Vorski, Dorvski on on St. Louis and then Goyad. I think he’s in Coachella now. And yeah, it was just uh you know, when you have two players like that, it’s it’s kind of hard not to produce. And yeah, I was lucky enough to, you know, be able to play with them the whole year. And yeah, it’s uh it was a good year for me and a good year for them as well. And we had a lot of fun. We were a good team. So yeah, it was exciting that year. Uh of course, last year, uh I would say it didn’t go as you planned, right? You had the trade request, then you break your hand, Sbury gets knocked out in the first round. Uh what was your biggest lesson from from that year where again maybe not the year that you planned? Yeah, I mean uh I think it was just don’t take anything for granted, you know. I mean, you know, I sat the month out for for requesting a trade and then come back and I think it was five games later break my hand. So yeah, just uh it sucks, you know, when when your whole life is is doing something and you know, you got to be out of it for for a bit of time like that. It it sucks. But yeah, I think uh I had a good bounce back. The games I played, I I was producing a lot and you know, having fun with my teammates. And my last year junior, so it wasn’t all that waste of a year like a lot of people say it was. It was, you know, still still junior hockey. It was still a lot of fun and, you know, those are my, you know, friends and and brothers that I kind of grew up with there. So, it was fun to be able to play alongside them one more time. And yeah, no, it’s uh it’s exciting to get get this future started. So, um, going back to your draft, uh, you know, you got drafted, uh, or sorry, the the following year after that 23 24 season, um, that year at development camp, right? It’s you, there’s Will Smith, there’s Min Cabrini, Casper Halton, uh, kind of the big names of that. Uh, you know, being there kind of felt like a changing of the franchise with all this talent together. What does it feel like to be part of those guys, right? I mean, you’ve seen what Celebrities done the league. So far we’ve seen what Will Smith is is doing as well and you know just to be part of of what those guys are doing and amongst that group. Yeah. I mean um yeah feels feels good to see the way things are going around here. Obviously they’re getting some wins now and then hopefully in the future it’s going to be you know a great team to watch and a great team to play for hopefully for me. you know, I’m still waiting for my shot to to, you know, play up there, but, you know, once I do, it’s going to be pretty special. And, you know, I’m excited to, you know, hopefully be part of that group. Uh, you showed a lot of chemistry with Will Smith. What is it with you two like just automatically just having chemistry like that? Yeah, I don’t know. We played on a couple spring teams growing up and yeah, I think it’s, you know, hard not to have a chemistry with players like that, you know, that think the game so well and, you know, have all the tools to, you know, make those plays. So, yeah, it’s hard, like I said, hard not to have chemistry with with a player like that. And, yeah, I think we the times we play together, we’ve played well together. So, it’s uh it’s always fun playing with players like that. Uh speaking of another highly drafted player, uh the Sharks drafted Michael Misa who was just like you were first overall pick in the OHL uh the year after. What I mean you’ve played against him a couple times. Like what are the Sharks getting with him? I know he’s injured right now. We haven’t gotten the the full Misa package, but uh he’s he’s a special player, too, isn’t he? Yeah, for sure. I mean, yeah, like you said, I played played against him the last three years, obviously with him getting exceptional status as well. So yeah, he’s he’s a great player and you know, him and him and Churnney last year were kind of unstoppable. You know, playing against them, it was it was a little tough, but yeah, he’s a great great player and, you know, even more important, he’s a great person as well. So, uh, you know, the Sharks got a a good pick with him at number two and yeah, it’ll be exciting to, you know, follow him along. Uh, I’ve heard you like in an interview you mention about the biggest difference between playing in the OHL and the AHL is kind of holding on slash retrieving the puck. Uh, what do you mean by that? Like just, you know, what what you can get away with in the AHL versus what you get away in the OHL. Yeah, I mean there’s a lot of, you know, smart smart players in this league, you know, and even smarter and, you know, better players than NHL as well. So just uh you know picking pucks off the wall especially and you know breaking out of your zone you know sometimes a deal they’ll lunch down but then back off. So you know you think you have no time and you end up making a play right back to them when they they back up. just, you know, being aware of, you know, all the different things a defenseman can do. And, you know, as a winger, it’s the most important thing is, uh, you know, getting pucks out on the walls and, you know, just keeping your team on offense and, you know, not keeping them in the defensive zone. So, it’s probably the biggest thing for me is still learning and, you know, I have some some great games at it and some some not so great games at it this year. So, just still learning on that. Just, you know, how to get pucks off the wall and, you know, make plays, you know, cuz a lot of the game now is is played on the walls and the offense and, you know, breakouts and stuff come off of, you know, what you can do when when you’re pulling that puck off the wall. So, just, you know, trying to get better at that has been, you know, kind of a main focus of mine this year and, you know, continuing to try and get better at it. Um, after a little bit of a slow start, like you kind of mentioned earlier, the Cuda been playing much better. you guys been, as we’re recording this, you guys are gotten some big wins as of late. Uh, what do you think is the biggest reason for it? Yeah, I mean, I think it’s just, you know, we have a younger team and, uh, I think everyone’s kind of finding their confidence right now and, you know, we’ve, you know, had 15 games now, I think, and we’re starting to, you know, especially, you know, my line just getting chemistry. You know, we’ve played together the last eight or so, seven, seven or eight games. So finally starting to find that chemistry and you know knowing what to expect of each other as well with the you know the other three lines have have been together for the majority of those games as well and I think uh every line kind of knows their job and knows where each other’s going to be and just the chemistry has been been good for us. Uh you’re coming off again as we record this uh two goal game where you had the gamewinner in overtime. Uh you feel like things are are starting to click for you offensively now? Yeah, I mean it was always there. It’s just, you know, figuring out ways to, you know, create it. And, uh, you know, I think if if I get shots from from in those areas, I’m I’m going to put them in the net. But it was just, uh, kind of a matter of fact of trying to find different ways to create those chances. You know, using, you know, you got to skate a lot more, use speed, and take advantage of the opportunities that they give you. It’s it’s a pretty opportun opportunistic league and you know you have to bury the chances that you get cuz you know the teams and and players in this league they’re they’re pretty defensively sound. So just uh you know trying to be opportunistic and you know bury the chances when you get them and you know luckily they’ve been following me falling for me as of late. So uh Pjanga Arena where San Diego they have the LED boards. Uh what are your thoughts on that? Is it a little weird at first or how kind of cool or what? Yeah, I mean it’s uh it’s pretty cool. I mean they got it’s a little confusing sometimes. They got the lights going and you know some of them are you know there’s space in between some of them. It looks like a doors open sometimes. So it’s a little a little scary that way but you know you get used to it. My first game was a you know obviously we lost in that rink and it was a little little weird playing in there but I think uh as we play there more I’ll get used to it. All right, before we finish up with Quinton Musty, uh we talked Josh Allen, uh among other things, and of course get to know him on and off the ice a little bit. Uh just need to take a quick break. Hockey season is officially here and nothing beats being at the tank uh to go see your San Jose Sharks. 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You have you, you have Shernov, you have Cam Lun, uh Halton, all you guys kind of playing through your first season, uh as you know, as rookies here, but you’re making an impact. What is do you think that means for kind of this team and how they’re going to continue to get better throughout the season? Yeah, I mean we like you said we got a lot of rookies on this team and you know a lot of younger guys as well but um yeah I think we have a good mix of you know older guys who have who have been here done that like you know Whitey and you know Walstrom those guys you know they’ve been been through it all and you know they they know how to lead and you know know how to kind of direct us in the in the right way. So yeah, it’s been good, you know, learning off them and, you know, still, you know, having your own game and focusing on your own game, the things you do well, but just taking little tips from from each and every guy that that’s that you’ve been playing with. And yeah, it’s been good. We got a good mix of of you young guys with with talent and, you know, old guys with talent and, you know, it’s just it’s been a good mix so far. Uh, you and Shernes, like you’ve mentioned, right, you guys kind of building this chemistry. Uh, how easy is it to play with him? Cuz he looks like a guy who could just kind of do whatever he you need him to do out there. And then also, how’s his English coming along, too? Yeah, it’s good. English is is getting a lot better. He at least, you know, he understands everything you’re saying now. And, you know, he’s starting to make a couple jokes as well. So, it’s good to see him, you know, kind of coming along and, you know, his English is getting a lot better and, you know, his play on the ice is, you know, he’s a great player and super easy to play with. you know, he’s reliable defensively and, you know, pretty dynamic offensively as well. So, yeah, it’s a it’s a player that you love playing with and yeah, he’s been making it easy on on me so far. So, I mean, that line between you, Beast said, and Shernawan, that’s a big boy line. Uh, cuz Beast’s what, 6’2 or 63 and Shernawan’s 6’2 as well. Like, that’s a that’s a big boy line, isn’t it? Yeah, it’s nice. you know, they you got the size and you know, I think all three of us have a good amount of skill and, you know, we’re we’ve been pretty good defensively the past couple of games. So, yeah, it’s fun. I feel like we’ve been playing well in all areas. So, it’s fun to play with those two and they they make it easy on me. So, all right. Uh you of course got some a taste of uh professional hockey last year. What’s the difference between kind of jumping into a team that is, you know, pushing for the playoffs slash in the playoffs compared to now where you’re kind of, you know, going through the beginning of a season? Yeah, I mean, obviously when when you jump into a team like that, especially that late in the season, you know, you don’t really know what your role is and, you know, how you want to play and what you need to do, especially those being my first first pro games. And yeah, I think this year it’s been it’s been been clear what’s what’s expected of me and you know, a little more motivation as well, trying to get called up. So, just uh you know, trying to do what they want me to do and, you know, whatever it is they want me to do and yeah, it’s nice having that expectation and kind of knowing what what you’re there for and and what they need you to do opposed to last year just trying to get your toes wet a little bit. So, yeah, it’s a it’s a lot better this year and feeling a lot more comfortable out there. That’s fair. Uh let’s we’ll jump to some uh dumb off the ice questions. Uh you of course you’re from Buffalo. Uh big Bills fan. Uh how important is Josh Allen to the city of Buffalo? Yeah, I mean uh it’s been kind of changed the culture. I mean, the Sabres have been doing well for some time and yeah, the Bills weren’t very good growing up for me at least. And, you know, since he’s come, it’s kind of, you know, revived the city a little bit. And, you know, everyone loves going to Bills games now. And yeah, it’s a it’s a lot of fun having having a good sports team there. And yeah, it’s it’s a lot of fun. I’m going to be watching tonight actually. So, yes, I’m trying to wrap this up here. I know the Bills game starts here in like half an hour, but as a Dolphins fan, it’s great because I go from 20 years of Tom Brady and then now I have Josh Allen ruining my life. So, you know, it’s it’s May coming too now and Drake May. So, you know, it’s a great time uh great time in my life as a sports fan. So, um your sister is a goalie uh and looks to be a pretty solid goalie. Did she become a goalie by default because you needed someone to practice with or how did she become a goalie? Yeah, I was a little upset when when she did. I think uh you know being younger I think every kid kind of begs their parents to be a goalie at one point and you know I was begging for a while I guess and my dad said no way and then as soon as the the girl comes around the daughter comes around he he wants so yeah she she put on the pads and yeah you could kind of tell right away she she had a love for her and you know she she’s pretty good at it so you know she kept she kept growing and obviously me shooting on her and stuff it was a lot of fun having you know her being out there with her. We always had an outdoor rink in our yard and and she’d always be willing to, you know, dress up and take some shots. So, it was cool having that kind of connection with her through hockey, you know, growing up. And her being my my youngest sister, it’s it was a cool connection to have. So, uh you could score on her though, like shoot out 100%. You could score on her. You think? Yeah. Yeah, I think so. I could get her. I could get her. You give me one shootout, I think it’s going in. So, sounds good. Um, what does your your game day prep look like? Are you a uh superstitious guy, a little siticious guy, or you kind of let it flow guy? Yeah, I’m kind of a let it flow guy, I think. Uh, yeah, I mean, a lot of guys have their their routines, you know. You know, I live with London and Halton and so we have our own pregame. We kind of eat the same thing every time. Halton and and I kind of make it. London kind of sits there and watches. So, but uh yeah, we make it. We have our our own little routine here, but other than that, a lot of guys nap and stuff. I just I nap if I’m tired. So, it’s if I’m not tired, I’m staying awake. And, you know, at the rink, kind of do the same thing. It’s it’s kind of important to have a routine there just so you’re ready. But nothing crazy. Just take my stag, stretch, roll out, and you know, play a little sewer and that’s about it. Get ready for the game. So, you’re not like a like I have to put like my right sock on first and then my left sock or like some people do like the they have to do like the right side first or something. I think I do do that, but I think it’s just subconscious. You don’t even realize it. I don’t even realize it. If I if I did something the other way, I wouldn’t wouldn’t recognize it and it wouldn’t mess me up at all. So, yeah. Uh I know Halton uh I’ve talked to him before. I think he’s uh is he a sneaky good cook? Cuz I feel like he is. He is a good cook. I think he’s uh his mom sent him a a recipe book as well. And you know, they they’ve all been pretty solid so far. So yeah, it’s always a good thing when he he offers to cook, you know, it’s going to be good, but I think Lon’s the one you got to worry about. He doesn’t The other day he couldn’t make a smoothie in here, so it was tough to tough to watch, but he’s coming along. So there you go. Um, are you a big coffee guy for game day or no? Yeah, I I I think I have about average about two coffees a day, but especially on game day, I think I’m three or four or a couple at the rink as well. So yeah, it’s a it’s important for me to to have coffee in my system if if I’m going to play a good game or have a good practice day. So yeah, it’s a it’s a big part of our our routine here. We have a lot of coffee in the fridge and coffee machines, you know, every day. We got a lot of coffee going on, a lot of coffee runs. So yeah, it’s important. I’m worried about when you have kids and then that coffee just goes like exponentially the amount that you have to take in. Yeah, for sure. Yeah, for sure. Uh, the Ivy. Um, all right, let me get you a couple more. Get you out of here. Um, socks and skates. Are you a monster who does not wear socks with your skates? No, that’s that’s insane. I don’t know how anyone does that. I think I think one game actually I think I was at the Helinka Helinka Gratzky Cup and I think I forgot my socks and like couldn’t find any. They didn’t have any extra. So, and it was the worst thing ever. So, I don’t think I don’t I don’t understand how people do that. Yeah, I know. I’m not a guy that does that. So, all right. Uh, when you’re not training and it’s offseason, what’s your favorite thing to do? Uh, probably golf. It’s pretty cliche answer, but yeah, I love golf and pretty decent at it. So, it’s fun. Even now in the season, especially being in San Jose, it’s it’s nice. It’s new to me to be able to golf year round kind of. So, yeah, we went the other day and it was like back home. I think it’s a couple feet of snow right now. So, yeah, it’s nice to to have that luxury to be able to do that. It’s one of I think every hockey player’s favorite things to do off the ice. So, it’s nice to be able to do it here. Uh, is Cardwell the best player on the team? Cuz I know he’s a extremely good golfer. Yeah, he’s probably the best. I I think I’ve only golf with him one time, but from what I’ve heard, he’s he’s pretty good. So, I think his dad was like a professional golfer or something like that if I recall. And like basically if he wasn’t playing hockey, he would be like a professional golfer. Like he’s he’s extremely good at it. So yeah, I think he’s a he’s a plus. So it’s kind of hard to beat that one. Someone shooting under par every round. So yeah. Yeah, he’s he’s good from what I’ve heard. All right. Uh Quinton, I’ve taken up way too much of your time. I know you’ve got a Bill’s game you’re getting ready for here. So uh thank you so much. Uh best of luck. I can’t wait to see you up in the NHL here hopefully sooner rather than later, buddy. So, yep. Thank you. Appreciate it. Thanks for having me on. Appreciate it. All right. I do want to, of course, thank uh Quinton Musty for taking some time out to chat with me. Also, thanks to Nick Nolenberger and the San Jose Barracuda for of course making this happen. Uh to be honest, I’ve been I’ve been looking forward to talking with Musty for a while, but trying trying to get him on the podcast. Just never really worked out. Uh but you you see the impact that these young players are having right with Musty and Sherneshov and and London Halton and all these guys just as this Barracuda team has been uh redot as of late and it’s a lot to do with how these young players are going and uh feels like just a matter of time until these guys are going to be starting to make an impact uh in the NHL. So uh great conversation with Musty. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Um, yeah. So, we’ll be back tomorrow. Uh, as we’ll probably kind of look at, uh, I think we’ll probably kind of do a nice stock up, stock down as we’re, you know, now almost two months into the season here. Kind of see where players are at. Uh, we’ll be kind of doing that. So, make sure you guys are following along wherever you get podcasts. And of course, you can watch on YouTube as well. Uh, follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and on Tik Tok at Locknut Sharks. Follow me on Twitter and Blue Skyfry Hole. Until tomorrow. Bye, friends.

Quentin Musty’s breakout with the San Jose Barracuda signals a bright future for the San Jose Sharks. How will Musty’s size, skill, and hockey IQ elevate the Sharks’ prospect pool—and could his chemistry with Will Smith and Michael Misa reshape the franchise’s attacking core?

JD Young spotlights Musty’s OHL journey, first-round NHL Draft surprise, and his rapid adaptation to the AHL’s demands. The conversation covers Musty’s influences, his game-day routines, the impact of new NHL and junior eligibility rules, and a behind-the-scenes look at Barracuda’s rookie group, including Igor Chernyshov and Kasper Halttunen. Insights into team chemistry, development camp expectations, and Musty’s off-ice life round out this insider perspective.

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06:42 American’s Journey to OHL Draft
11:14 Draft Celebration and Family Reunion
15:28 Franchise Talent Shift Reflections
18:08 Improving Play on the Walls
23:11 Rookies Learning from Veterans
25:19 Adjusting to Clearer Expectations
29:55 Game Day Coffee Routine

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