LOTTERY SHOCK: San Jose Sharks LAND No. 2 Pick! Debate Between Ivar Stenberg & Chase Reid Starts

San Jose Sharks jump from ninth to second in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, altering the franchise’s trajectory and igniting fresh debates about the team’s rebuild. Can the Sharks afford to draft another star forward like Ivan Stenberg, or is it finally time to target a blue-line anchor such as Chase Reid, Keaton Verhoeff, or Carson Carels? JD Young breaks down the franchise-altering lottery luck and why this draft may become a turning point for the Sharks’ future. Key discussion points include recent draft picks like Macklin Celebrini, Michael Misa, Will Smith, and William Eklund, the risks of prioritizing need over best player available, and the likelihood of trading the second overall pick for more assets. With the team’s young core taking shape, can San Jose parlay its lottery fortune into lasting success—and will this finally be the end of their rebuild?