Sharks Eye Rudolph at 9th Pick

San Jose Sharks hold the ninth pick and three first-round selections heading into the NHL draft, with defenseman Daxon Rudolph—78-point scorer for Prince Albert Raiders, booming shot, breakout passer—leading the buzz as their top target. Scouts see him as a top-four defenseman with power-play potential, a perfect fit to pair with Sam Dickinson on the right side. But with the second overall pick looming, Sharks could pivot to Chase Reid or Carson Carels—or even trade down for a proven defenseman or star player. With the draft starting tomorrow, San Jose’s move could reshape their blue line for years to come. 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/779f912e4fb72ed0