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The Sharks will also have the 20th overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.  They then don't pick until the last selection in the 2nd round (64th overall). They currently have no 3rd round pick. 

Some of the write ups I saw on NHL.com: Ivar Stenberg, LW, Frolunda (SHL): Stenberg (5-11, 183) had 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) this season, the fifth-most by an 18-year-old in the SHL and the most since Daniel Sedin (42) and Henrik Sedin (34) in 1998-99. He's an offensive dynamo who can drive play to create opportunities for others or finish chances and he's reliable defensively. With young centers Connor Bedard and Anton Frondell in place in Chicago, Stenberg would be an ideal playmaker to pair with either of them. With elite awareness and decision making, Stenberg exhibits a lot of confidence and swagger and is very difficult to knock off the puck. The left wing impressed at World Juniors for gold medal-winning Sweden, finishing with 10 points (four goals, six assists) in seven games including a goal and two assists in a 4-2 win against Czechia in the championship game. ----- Alberts Smits, D, Munchen (GER): Smits (6-3, 205) stands out in a crowded field of high-end defenseman because of how he's already proven himself against the highest level of competition. That includes two assists and an average ice time of 18:44 in four games for Latvia at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite the 18-year-old being the youngest player at the tournament. He's a strong skater, has a high-end offensive game and his maturity on and off the ice -- he left Latvia on his own to play in Finland at 13 -- makes him a possibility to play in the NHL as soon as next season. Another strong-bodied defenseman who stood out at World Juniors, leading Latvia in ice time and showcasing his mettle in tough situations in addition to his role at the Olympics. He had 13 points (six goals, seven assists) and averaged 20:14 of ice time in 38 games for Jukurit in Liiga, Finland's top professional men's league. He had six points (two goals, four assists) in 10 playoff games on loan with Munchen in Deutsche Eishockey Liga, Germany's top league. ----- Carson Carels, D, Prince George (WHL): Carels (6-2, 198) is a smooth, fluid skater with smarts and two-way acumen along the blue line. The 17-year-old earned big minutes in the Western Hockey League, is a clutch performer and has been compared by some to Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy. Carels ranked fourth among WHL defensemen with 73 points (20 goals, 52 assists) in 58 games. The Kraken have been searching for a franchise defenseman to build around, and Carels would be an optimal choice. He's got strength built through work on the family farm, can be elusive when he's skating with the puck and makes smart breakout passes. In addition to his strong season in the WHL, he had one assist and was plus-3 in five games as Canada's youngest player at the World Juniors. ----- Chase Reid, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL): Reid's skating is the foundation for his high-end all-around game. His 18 goals were fifth among Ontario Hockey League defensemen and his 48 points in 45 games were tied for 12th. The 18-year-old is committed to play at Michigan State next season, which should allow him to further develop his 6-2, 195-pound frame. With Reid eventually joining Zayne Parekh, the Flames have the foundation for a strong defensive core. The right-handed shot is intelligent, knows when to move with the puck or pass it and can quarterback a power play. In addition to his solid play in the OHL, he really stood out for the United States at World Juniors, playing a significant role when defenseman Cole Hutson missed two games with an injury.

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Do you go Ivar Stenberg, LW, Frolunda (SHL 5-11, 183), Alberts Smits, D, Munchen (GER 6-3, 205) or Carson Carels, D, Prince George (WHL 6-2, 198) #NHLDraftLottery #LetsGoSharks #TheFutureIsTeal

HOLY CRAP we won the 2nd overall pick!