San Jose Sharks consider Chase Reid with No. 2 pick in NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The San Jose Sharks secured the second overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, enhancing their opportunity to select top talent. Corey Pronman suggests the Sharks might choose Chase Reid, a right-handed defenseman, viewed as a key prospect for the team's needs on defense. Reid is considered by some to be the most talented defenseman available, capable of playing a pivotal role on the power play. However, there is some debate on the top prospect, with Ivar Stenberg ranked higher on certain lists. The Sharks must weigh their options carefully, given their past season's offensive struggles when key players were neutralized.
- •Sharks land No. 2 pick in 2026 NHL Draft.
- •Corey Pronman predicts Chase Reid as their selection.
- •Reid is seen as a top-tier defenseman for San Jose.
- •EliteProspects ranks Ivar Stenberg as the top prospect overall.
- •Previous season highlighted weaknesses in the Sharks' offensive depth.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Draft Rumors: Growing Buzz On Who San Jose Sharks Will Draft at No. 2
"The lottery once again worked out in the San Jose Sharks‘ favor, landing them the second overall pick in the […]
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