2026 Draft Needs
2026 Draft Outlook
The Sharks jumped 7 spots — the second-largest jump in the new lottery era — to land #2 overall. Pair this pick with their existing prospect pool and San Jose's rebuild just accelerated by 18 months.
2026 Draft Picks Held
✓ Post-Lottery Order · Updated May 6, 2026 with final draft order from the May 5 lottery.
The Sharks hold 8 picks across all 7 rounds in 2026, including 2 first-round selections — significant draft capital.
R1#2
R1#20via EDM
R2#64via COL
R3no pick
R4#104via FLA
R4#125via VGK
R5#154via MTL
R6#174via CBJ
R7#201
Draft Strategy
Picking at #2 post-lottery puts the team in the elite tier, with realistic access to a top-five prospect. The May 5 lottery finalized the order — the next decision is which prospect aligns with organizational needs and long-term roster construction.
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