NHL Draft Rumors: Latest Buzz on San Jose Sharks’ Options with 2nd Overall Pick

The San Jose Sharks are considering trading down from the second overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, according to insider Dave Pagnotta, though the expectation remains they will select either Ivar Stenberg or Chase Reid at that spot. The Sharks are open to trading the pick if a top-pair defenseman becomes available, and trading down a few spots to teams like the Chicago Blackhawks could allow San Jose to acquire additional assets while still selecting a defenseman. Alternatively, the Sharks could keep the second overall pick and use their 27th pick along with a winger to acquire a top-four defenseman.