Sharks Land Three Top-21 Picks in 2026 NHL Draft — And Analysts Are Calling It One of the Best Hauls Ever

The San Jose Sharks made history at the 2026 NHL Draft, landing Ivar Stenberg second overall, Keaton Verhoeff ninth, and Ryan Lin 21st — three of ESPN's top 13 prospects in a single round. ESPN gave the class an A++, calling it one of the best first-round hauls ever. With Macklin Celebrini , Will Smith , and Michael Misa already in the pipeline and the most cap space in the league, the Sharks are building something special in San Jose.