The Sharks experienced a quieter draft day compared to previous years, holding onto their nine picks without significant trades. They chose Michael Misa with the second overall pick, establishing a strong forward group alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. However, the surprising selection of goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen at 30th overall raised eyebrows as he wasn't the expected choice; the team already has a promising goaltender in Yaroslav Askarov. Despite some surprises, fans are optimistic about the team's future talent.
While the Sharks tried to offer some intrigue with the second overall pick, ultimately, the team went with what most pundits expected and chose Michael Misa, offering the Sharks a formidable one-two punch down the middle for many years to come.
It feels like at any moment, a switch could flip and the team could suddenly be unstoppable. That's a heady feeling.
It's not that Ravensbergen was a stretch at 30th. He was very much supposed to be selected in the first round, but the Sharks weren't expected to choose a goaltender.
This year, the Sharks seemed content to stand pat with the picks the team had and let the chips fall as they might.
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