Sharks Draft Ryan Lin at 21

The San Jose Sharks stunned the draft with the 21st pick, selecting Ryan Lin — a 5’11” defenseman from the Vancouver Giants who’s got elite hockey IQ, offensive flair, and leadership chops. At just 17, he captained his team and racked up 50+ points in two seasons. Scouts debate whether his size limits him or if he’s destined to be a top-four defenseman, maybe even a top-pairing stud. Some see him as a Josh Morrissey clone, others as a power-play specialist. But one thing’s clear: the Sharks traded up for him, calling it a major win in a stellar draft night. Lin’s hockey sense is among the best in this class — and his ceiling? Maybe the cornerstone of the Sharks’ future. 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/8ad5c9065583ea8f