Migs and Ian resurrect the back to the point podcast after more than a year long hiatus. They spend time discussing their thoughts on young players, Erik Karlsson's performance, and inconsistent officiating.

BttP 41 - The Sadcast

Jan 18th, 2020 1h 24m

Migs and Ian wallow in the Sharks sad season thus far. They discuss why the team has been playing so poorly and what needs to change. Players thought to be potentially traded are highlighted.

BttP 40 - The Situation is Dire

Dec 30th, 2019 52m 57s

Migs and Ian reconvene after nearly 2 months to discuss the months of November and December for the Sharks. They highlight the coaching change and key elements of the Sharks woes so far this season.

BttP 39 - A new low...then another...then another

Nov 4th, 2019 1h 13m

Migs and Ian are back to discuss the Sharks many woes including team defense, a stagnant offense, abysmal 5 on 5 play, and goaltending. They also share where they stand on the matter of coaching and if changes are needed for the team.

BttP 38 - Disaster! But then...

Oct 14th, 2019 1h 10m

Ian and Migs discuss the Sharks’ early struggles before talking about the momentous return of Patrick Marleau, who is already saving the team’s season.

BttP 37 - Sharks Season Preview

Sep 28th, 2019 1h

Migs and Ian reconvene after the summer to discuss key thoughts about the Sharks’ upcoming 2019-2020 campaign. Will this be THE year?

BttP 36 - Goodbye Pavelski

Jul 15th, 2019 36m 7s

Migs and Ian recap the Karlsson signing, dissect Pavelksi’s departure, and highlight other offseason developments.

BttP 35 - Endgame

May 27th, 2019 1h 24m

Migs and Ian come together to wrap up the Sharks' 2018-2019 season. They discuss the series with the Blues, the playoffs as a whole, what doomed the Sharks, and what lays ahead with important free agent signings. HAGS.

BttP 34 - Round 2 to Round 3

May 10th, 2019 27m 16s

Migs and Ian reminisce about the great times where the Sharks have had the officials in their pockets. They recap the the series against Colorado and look onward to St. Louis.

BttP 33 - Don’t Call It A Comeback

Apr 26th, 2019 57m 46s

Migs and Ian recap the Sharks’ round 1 matchup against the Golden Knights. They discuss the historic collapse of the Golden Knights, “The Call”, all the other missed calls, Martin Jones, and the Sharks mental game that brought the series back.

BttP 32 - Playoff Preview

Apr 10th, 2019 1h 4m

Migs and Ian discuss the Sharks’ upcoming round 1 matchup against the Golden Knights. They get sidetracked by a discussion about advanced stats. They also get upset about conspiracy theories.

BttP 31 - Painful Losing Streak

Mar 23rd, 2019 59m 6s

Migs and Ian analyze the Sharks’ recent slump and the key factors to the team’s poor performance. Also, #BurnsforNorris.

BttP 30 - Get Well Soon

Mar 4th, 2019 57m 53s

Migs and Ian rip into the NHL Department of Player Safety for 20+ minutes before moving on to less impassioned topics about the Sharks trend toward success. Speculation about Erik Karlsson’s injury is also covered in addition to a look at the l

BttP 29 - Burns & Karlsson Lovefest

Jan 10th, 2019 30m 41s

Migs and Ian joyfully discuss the impact of Burns and Karlsson’s play as they both play exceeding well. The discussion includes points of how they both are particularly made more effective within Peter DeBoer’s system, as well as how Karlsson’s

BttP 28 - Not Bad Boys

Dec 30th, 2018 46m 54s

Migs and Ian reconvene to discuss recent developments with the Sharks and the ambiguity of the team’s forward lines. They also bandy the possibility of a trade prior to the deadline to bolster the offense.

BttP 27 - Signs of Recovery

Dec 6th, 2018 27m 59s

Migs and Ian do what you would normally do on your lunch break: record a podcast! They highlight some notable Sharks’ topics of the last few days and the recent 2 wins against Montreal and Carolina.

BttP 26 - Sharks Therapy

Nov 30th, 2018 31m

Migs and Ian chat for a relatively short podcast to vent some frustrations about the sharks and their play.

BttP 25 - Quarter Season Check-In

Nov 28th, 2018 1h 12m

Migs and Ian discuss the Sharks inconsistent play, and talk about how certain players are either exceeding or failing to meet expectations.

BttP 24 – Early Season Chats

Nov 6th, 2018 1h 26m

Migs and Ian return for the first mid-season episode of the 2018-2019 season. They discuss the Sharks’ middling performance thus far in various facets of the game. Other topics of discussion include Erik Karlsson’s start as a Shark, Joe Thornto

BttP 23 – Erik Freaking Karlsson!!!

Sep 14th, 2018 1h 16m

Ian and Migs reconvene on the day of the Sharks’ biggest trade in over a decade, a day and trade which saw them acquire two time Norris trophy winner Erik Karlsson. They discuss this momentous occurrence in San Jose Sharks history with jubilati

BttP 22 – Post-Free Agency

Jul 12th, 2018 1h 8m

Migs and Ian discuss the notable events of the Sharks’ offseason. They discuss who the Sharks re-signed and notably The Sharks’ involvement in the John Tavares “sweepstakes”.Embed from Getty Images

BttP 21 – Closure

May 8th, 2018 2h 36m

Migs and Ian wrap up the 2017-2018 Sharks’ season with an extra long chat. They discuss the San Jose/Vegas series, the Sharks’ future, and the upcoming offseason.Embed from Getty Images

BttP 20 – Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Apr 24th, 2018 58m 16s

Migs and Ian reconvene to discuss the Sharks’ success (and the Ducks’ bitter defeat) during Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the latest episode of Back to the Point. The two also spend time discussing upcoming Round 2 against Vegas and ch

BttP 19 - BttP Playoff Preview

Apr 6th, 2018 41m 26s

Migs and Ian are back to discuss the upcoming playoffs after the Sharks’ big winning and smaller losing streak. Topics of discussion also include the possibility of Thornton returning for the big dance, the depth of the team, potential playoff

BttP 18 - Evander Kane & The Trade Deadline

Mar 14th, 2018 1h 8m

Migs and Ian discuss the Sharks Trade Deadline activity involving Eric Fehr, Aaron Dell, Danny O’Regan, and most notably Evander Kane.Embed from Getty Images