Sharks Weigh Trade of Top Pick

The San Jose Sharks are loaded with draft capital heading into the NHL Draft, holding the second and ninth picks — and GM Mike Grier is openly willing to trade the prized second selection for young, long-term cornerstone talent. Acquired via a deal sending William Eklund to Ottawa, the ninth pick joins their 27th-rounder from Buffalo, giving them three first-round picks. With a seven-year playoff drought and a clear need for elite defense, Grier is on the move — whether through draft trades, free agency, or both — to build a future around rising star Macklin Celebrini and a new defensive core. The phone’s been ringing, and Grier’s not settling for quick fixes. 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/262a491d9341c34b