Misryoum reports the San Jose Sharks won the No. 2 pick after the NHL Draft lottery, setting up a talent haul next month in Buffalo.
A lottery night twist gives San Jose a bright prospect path: the Sharks won the No. 2 pick in the NHL Draft.
Misryoum has confirmed the order means Toronto. the lottery winner. will pick first in Buffalo on June 26. with San Jose scheduled to follow at No.. 2.. It marks another crucial step for a franchise that has been trending upward. and it keeps the Sharks firmly in the conversation for the draft’s top tier.
San Jose’s rise this season was substantial, climbing from 52 points to 86 in the standings. The improvement has been powered by Macklin Celebrini, whose breakout production has positioned him as one of the league’s standout young players, and whose success now raises the stakes for what comes next.
That context matters because high-end draft positioning is one of the quickest ways to sustain momentum in the NHL, especially when a team is trying to turn progress into postseason consistency.
With the No. 2 slot secured, the Sharks now focus on the player most often linked to that spot in recent projections, Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg. He has been competing for the top draft range alongside Penn State winger Gavin McKenna, setting up a classic scouting debate heading into draft day.
Stenberg’s resume this season includes 11 goals and 22 assists in 43 games for Frolunda in the Swedish Hockey League. He also contributed on the international stage, helping Sweden capture gold at the world junior championship while tallying four goals and six assists across seven games.
Misryoum notes the full draft order after the lottery. with the top selections beginning in this order: Toronto Maple Leafs. San Jose Sharks. Vancouver Canucks. Chicago Blackhawks. New York Rangers. Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken.. The sequence continues through the remainder of the first round, shaping how clubs weigh needs against best-available talent.
For San Jose, the timing is everything. After closing a long postseason gap, landing another high pick offers a direct route to replenishing the pipeline, strengthening the roster foundation, and building momentum that can last beyond a single season.