NHL announces date for 2024 Draft Lottery, San Jose Sharks highest odds to pick first overall
2024 NHL Draft Lottery set for May 7, determining first 16 picks; San Jose Sharks have best odds. New Utah team receives first-ever draft selection. [ more ]
San Jose Sharks have best NHL draft lottery odds after historically bad season
The San Jose Sharks had a historically bad season in 2023-24, with the first team in the salary-cap era to fail to reach 20 wins in an 82-game season. [ more ]
Penguins' Crosby is at his best right now. That's bad news for the Sharks
San Jose Sharks on the verge of finishing last overall but may benefit from Pittsburgh Penguins' performance impacting their conditional draft pick value. [ more ]
Let's say the Sharks win the draft lottery. Then what?
Selecting Macklin Celebrini first overall won't solve all San Jose Sharks' issues, but it's a positive step towards acquiring a potential game-changer and No. 1 center. [ more ]
From last to first: How often has the last place team won #1 overall
The process of the NHL Draft Lottery has undergone several changes over the years, affecting the chances of teams like the San Jose Sharks to secure the first overall pick. [ more ]
Columbus Blue Jackets own fourth pick in June draft, San Jose Sharks win NHL draft lottery
Despite having 16 teams with 1,000 different combinations, the NHL draft order didn't see any team move up or down from their standings position. [ more ]
Macklin Celebration! Sharks win draft lottery, will have No. 1 pick
San Jose Sharks won NHL draft lottery for the first time, securing the first overall pick to draft Macklin Celebrini, a highly regarded forward. [ more ]
Kurtenbach: Macklin Celebrini can bring the Sharks back from the dead. I've seen it happen before
The San Jose Sharks' 2023-24 season heavily depends on the outcome of the NHL Draft Lottery, with hopes of securing a foundational star player. [ more ]
Will Celebrini fix the Sharks' attendance problems?
Fan interest is rising for the San Jose Sharks following the NHL draft lottery win, indicated by increased ticket sales and high renewal rates. [ more ]
The Sharks positioned themselves for the draft lottery by ending the tough season just below 20 wins, with Mikael Granlund hitting 60 points and making history with California-born players facing off in net. [ more ]
The Sharks barely missed out on Connor Bedard. Will they luck into the NHL's next big thing?
The San Jose Sharks missed out on winning the NHL Draft Lottery last year, and coach David Quinn still wonders what could have been.
If the Sharks finish last in the league this season, they will have a 25.5% chance of winning the lottery and selecting first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft. [ more ]