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San Jose Sharks meet with Keaton Verhoeff and Carson Carels

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:33 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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Summary

The San Jose Sharks engaged with University of North Dakota defensemen Keaton Verhoeff and Carson Carels during the NHL Combine in Buffalo, New York. Verhoeff dined with the Sharks on June 3, while Carels is scheduled for dinner on June 4. The Sharks hold the second overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, set for June 26. With a strong selection of defensemen available, including Verhoeff and Carels, the Sharks are likely evaluating all options. They previously took top picks in four consecutive years, and this year's draft presents another opportunity to strengthen their roster.

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By the Numbers

•Sharks hold No. 2 pick in the NHL Draft on June 26
•Verhoeff met with the Sharks on June 3
•Carels scheduled to meet on June 4
•Sharks have a history of top picks in recent drafts
•Multiple promising defensemen available in this draft

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2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Could Keaton Verhoeff or Carson Carels be on San Jose's radar at No. 2?

What they're saying

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Jun. 4—GRAND FORKS — The San Jose Sharks are getting to know UND's defensive corps pretty well this week. The Sharks took UND defenseman Keaton Verhoeff to dinner on Wednesday night at the NHL Combine in Buffalo, N.Y. They're scheduled to take incoming UND freshman defenseman Carson Carels to dinner Thursday night, according to San Jose writer Sheng Peng. The Sharks have the No. 2 overall pick ...
— Yahoo Sports

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