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Ryan Lin discusses NHL draft experience and future with Sharks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:28 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Ryan Lin discusses NHL draft experience and future with Sharks

Summary

Ryan Lin, selected by the San Jose Sharks at No. 21 in the NHL draft, expressed his excitement about joining the team. The 5-foot-11 defenseman from Richmond, British Columbia, had a standout season with 14 goals and 43 assists playing for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL. He plans to attend Denver University next year, competing with fellow draft pick Daxon Rudolph. Lin also highlighted the importance of representing the Asian community in hockey and shared insights from his experiences, including participating in a documentary featuring Michael Bublé.

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By the Numbers

•Ryan Lin was drafted at No. 21 by the San Jose Sharks.
•He recorded 14 goals and 43 assists in the WHL.
•Lin will join Denver University next season.
•He emphasizes the significance of Asian representation in hockey.
•Lin participated in a documentary with Michael Bublé.

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3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Lin on Practicing With Celebrini, Hanging With Buble, Representing Asians in Hockey

What they're saying

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Picking Ryan Lin at No. 21 had many NHL draft experts declaring GM Mike Grier and the San Jose Sharks as the big winners of this year’s draft. And Ryan Lin?! You'd have looked like an absolute lunatic if you said this back in November. — Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) June 27, 2026 Mike Grier this […] The post Lin on Practicing With Celebrini, Hanging With Buble, Representing Asians in Hockey appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
— Yahoo Sports

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