Sharks Trade Up for Lin

The San Jose Sharks stunned hockey fans by trading up to select defenseman Ryan Lin with the 21st overall pick—despite him being a surprise name on most draft boards. Lin, a right-shot blueliner from British Columbia, lit up the Vancouver Giants with 14 goals and 43 assists in 53 games last season. Heading to Denver University, he’s ready to test himself against older, tougher competition while reuniting with fellow Sharks prospect Keaton Verhoeff and former teammate Colton Roberts, now both in San Jose’s system. A former box lacrosse champion who won a national title in San Jose, Lin also carries pride in representing Asian communities in hockey. His journey, fueled by grit and a belief in his own potential, has the Sharks buzzing—and fans eager to see how he develops in their organization. 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/e81b714128515797