The San Jose Sharks, who finished last in the NHL and won last year's draft lottery, are awaiting the results of this year's lottery with high hopes. With a 25.5% chance of winning, they hope to select Matthew Schaefer, a top defenseman recovering from injury. If they fall to the second or third pick, forwards like Michael Misa may be on the table. The outcome of the lottery is seen as crucial for the Sharks' organizational future.
If the Sharks fall to second or third in the lottery and keep that pick, they will likely draft a forward. Michael Misa appears to be the second-best available player after a dominant year.
A draft lottery win by the Sharks this year would allow them to select Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer, widely considered the draft's best player.
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