San Jose Sharks land 2nd pick in 2026 NHL Draft
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As it stands, the Sharks have the makings of a solid support core and some depth. It’s a mix of up-and-comers, plus veterans such as Dmitry Orlov and Alex Wennberg. The idea is that the next wave — Will Smith, William Eklund, Michael Misa and Igor Chernyshov — all grow into something more than what they’re expected to be next season.
Sharks are going to sign $14.5 million free agents, or more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The San Jose Sharks have some money to spend. The NHL salary cap for the 2026-27 season was announced on Wednesday, and the Sharks aren't even near the salary floor.
The Sharks have drafted forwards Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini, and Michael Misa with their last three early first-round picks, and also have wingers Collin Graf, Igor Chernyshov, and William Eklund, and center Zack Ostapchuk as part of their 23-and-under crowd up front. Winger Kiefer Sherwood, 31, is signed for five more years.
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The San Jose Sharks are reportedly looking at trade options for New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider this NHL offseason. Schneider’s defensive consistency, physicality and long-term upside make him an ideal fit for San Jose’s rebuilding roster.
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It’s a whole new world for the San Jose Sharks at the 2026 draft. The Sharks were likely to come out of Tuesday’s draft lottery with the No. 9 pick. Instead, ping pong ball luck got them the No. 2. The Toronto Maple Leafs also moved up,
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