The San Jose Sharks just landed the second overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery — a shocking twist for a team already loaded with elite prospects. With their blue line dangerously thin and their offense brimming with talent, GM Mike Grier faces a make-or-break decision: go for the best player available, or trade down to grab a top defenseman. The consensus top prospects are forwards, but the Sharks’ biggest need is defense. Trading down could net them extra picks or trade chips to build depth — a smart move for a team aiming to turn their rebuild into a championship contender. This draft could be the missing piece they’ve been waiting for. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/0d92a1d5ba718a28

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