As the San Jose Sharks look ahead to the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, evaluating their past decisions, particularly from the 2020 draft, reveals missed opportunities. The Sharks selected Ozzy Wiesblatt, a moment marked by a heartfelt gesture for his deaf mother, but Wiesblatt has yet to make a significant impact in the NHL, having only played four games. On the contrary, they could have drafted JJ Peterka, who has established himself with 226 NHL games and notable scoring ability, suggesting a potential oversight in talent evaluation during that draft.
The Sharks' 2020 draft has come under scrutiny, especially their first-round pick of Wiesblatt, who has yet to become a noteworthy NHL player.
In hindsight, the Sharks could have selected JJ Peterka at pick 31, a player who has since proven his merit with a strong NHL performance.
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