The San Jose Sharks just pulled off a historic draft that’s turning heads across hockey: they traded up to grab top Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg at No. 2, then locked down their defense with Keaton Verhoeff at No. 9 and Ryan Lin at No. 21 — a move analysts are calling the perfect end to their long rebuild. GM Mike Grier orchestrated the whole thing, swapping William Eklund for the ninth pick to land Stenberg, then trading up again to secure another defenseman. The hype? Overwhelming — many are calling it one of the best first rounds ever. And it didn’t stop there: they added goalie Brady Knowling, drafted Jake Gustafson (son of the AHL president), and stunned the world by selecting 7’1” Alexander Karmanov in the seventh round — the tallest player ever drafted. This isn’t just a good draft — it’s a masterclass in building a future, signaling the Sharks’ true arrival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8caf89796e6c9c0b

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