STEAL POTENTIAL: Why the San Jose Sharks Must TARGET Ryan Lyn and Oscar Hemming in the NHL Draft

San Jose Sharks eye potential first-round steals as Ryan Lin and Oscar Hemming emerge as draft wild cards. Can smart drafting reshape the Sharks’ blue line and forward depth for the future? JD Young and Derek Neumeier scrutinize Lin’s hockey IQ, versatility, and leadership as a right-handed defenseman set for the University of Denver, questioning if his “effort full” skating and 5’11” frame will keep him from elite status. Is Lin the next core piece for San Jose’s defensive rebuild? The conversation turns to Oscar Hemming, the 6’4” Finnish forward whose season at Boston College was limited by off-ice contractual disputes. Does his blend of power, physicality, and rare skill project top-line upside, or will development hurdles cap his impact? Derek Neumeier forecasts where both prospects fit in a crowded first-round landscape, debating the risks and potential rewards for the Sharks as they reload for a new era.