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Sharks bolster roster with three picks in 2026 NHL draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Sharks bolster roster with three picks in 2026 NHL draft

Summary

During the first round of the 2026 NHL draft held in Buffalo, the San Jose Sharks made significant strides by selecting Ivar Stenberg, Keaton Verhoeff, and Ryan Lin. The Sharks are highlighted as winners of the night, acquiring what scouts regard as two of the top three players available in the class. They managed a substantial haul while trading away a second and fourth-round pick. Conversely, the Anaheim Ducks faced losses, dealing Mason McTavish and Olen Zellweger, key players from their roster. As teams navigate roster changes, the draft's aftermath will shape upcoming strategies for the NHL teams involved.

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By the Numbers

•San Jose Sharks selected Ivar Stenberg and Keaton Verhoeff.
•Sharks traded 2026 2nd and 4th round picks.
•Anaheim Ducks traded Mason McTavish and Olen Zellweger.
•New York Rangers added Pavel Dorofeyev and Alberts Smits.
•Several trades reshaped team lineups ahead of next season.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NHL draft Round 1 winners and losers: Sharks strike gold with three picks, Ducks lose two key roster players

What they're saying

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The NHL draft has received its fair share of criticism over the years for being uneventful, but that couldn’t have been farther from the truth on Friday. Trades determined several teams’ success, and with everything that occurred, we take a look at the winners and losers of the first round of the 2026 NHL draft.
— Yahoo Sports

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