San Jose Sharks Mock Draft
National Hockey League Mock Draft • 2026 Season
San Jose Sharks Draft Analysis
The San Jose Sharks enter this draft needing to address several gaps in their roster, particularly at center and on the blue line. With an aging core and recent struggles on both ends of the ice, they require dynamic playmakers who can immediately contribute and provide a foundation for future growth. Strengthening their center depth is crucial, as they currently lack a franchise-altering pivot, while adding a high-caliber defenseman would bolster their defensive prospects and stability.
Gavin McKenna stands out as a prime target for the Sharks; his elite offensive skill as a center could inject creativity into a lineup that has struggled to generate consistent scoring. Additionally, Keaton Verhoeff's profile as a top defenseman offers the franchise blue-liner upside that the Sharks desperately need to solidify their back end. Lastly, Tynan Lawrence would also be a valuable asset, given his two-way excellence and hockey IQ, which could complement the existing roster while enhancing overall team dynamics.
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Draft History
131 picks · 1991–2025
Michael Misa
Saginaw Spirit(OHL)
Haoxi Wang
Oshawa Generals(OHL)
Macklin Celebrini
Boston University Terriers(Hockey East)
Igor Chernyshov
Dynamo Moscow(KHL)
Yaroslav Korostelyov
SKA-1946 (MHL)