"Gonna need to lift the whole Sharks team": NHL fans react to Fabian Zetterlund 600-pound deadlifting

Fabian Zetterlund is one strong dude. The San Jose Sharks forward deadlifted over 600 pounds in a video shared by B/R Open Ice on X (formerly Twitter).

According to the caption, that 280 kg (617 lb) trap bar deadlift is a new personal record in the lift.

NHL fans quickly started reacting to the post on X. One joked about Zetterlund needing to do some heavy lifting next season after the Sharks finished with the worst record in the league last year.

"He’s gonna need to lift the whole Sharks team out of the basement," one fan said.

"Not impressive," another fan commented.

"I miss him so much in the devils," one X user said.

Take a look at some more reactions from NHL fans on X.

"Is that good?," a fan tweeted.

"This literally does nothing for hockey lol," a fan said.

"Devils - "We need a power forward instead of Fabian Zetterlund," a fan commented.

Sharks face key decision on extending Fabian Zetterlund's contract

Fabian Zetterlund has become an important player for the San Jose Sharks. William Espy of The Hockey Writers suggests that the Sharks should consider extending his contract soon.

In the 2023-24 season, Fabian Zetterlund scored 24 goals and 20 assists, showing significant improvement after a tough start following his trade from the New Jersey Devils in 2022-23. His growing confidence and good fit on the "Lund Line" with William Eklund and Mikael Granlund shows his potential role in the team's future.

General manager Mike Grier faces a key decision. Signing Zetterlund now could prevent a bigger contract later, which might strain the Sharks' budget when players like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith need new deals.

"If they can lock up other core players like Zetterlund at a lower cost early on, it would give them more flexibility when that time comes," Espy writes.

A four- to six-year extension might save money long-term, but there’s some risk. Zetterlund has had just one strong NHL season, and his future performance is uncertain. He could become a top player or maintain his current level. The decision will require balancing potential benefits with past lessons on long-term contracts.