San Jose Sharks weigh trade options for 2026 No. 2 NHL draft pick

General Manager Mike Grier confirmed the San Jose Sharks are actively entertaining trade offers for their 2026 second‑overall draft selection, a asset acquired in a 2024 deal with the Arizona Coyotes. The franchise is assessing whether to use the high‑value pick to draft a top prospect such as Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg or defenseman Chase Reid, or to package it for an immediate roster upgrade.

Recent moves have added further draft capital: the Sharks traded forward William Eklund to Ottawa for the ninth overall pick and secured forward Michael Kesselring, while also retaining a third first‑round choice at No. 27. Grier said the team will prioritize “the best player” rather than drafting for need, indicating a possible shift from pure asset accumulation to accelerating on‑ice competitiveness.