2026 NHL Draft: Second-Round Prospects and Sharks Trade Scenario

The 2026 NHL Draft’s second round features 64 prospects highlighted for teams seeking to improve their rosters. The Montreal Canadiens, holding pick #61, aim to find a player comparable to past successes such as Lane Hutson, despite limited draft capital.

A separate mock‑draft analysis suggests the San Jose Sharks, owners of the second overall pick, may select winger Ivar Stenberg and then trade forward William Eklund to the New York Rangers for defenseman Braden Schneider and a third‑round pick, addressing the Sharks’ defensive needs while maintaining a youthful core.