The San Jose Sharks made a significant selection at the NHL Draft, choosing defenseman Haoxi (Simon) Wang with the 33rd overall pick, a historic moment as he became the highest-drafted Chinese-born player in NHL history. Wang, a 6-foot-6, 215-pound player, is seen as a potential project due to his late start in hockey but possesses exceptional skating skills. Having played for the Oshawa Generals, he recorded two assists in 32 games and is set to attend Boston University for the 2025-26 season, allowing the Sharks time to develop him further. Draft analyst Bob McKenzie ranked him as the 42nd best player available as well.
At 33, we feel like we're going to get a really good player there, someone we really like.
Wang is thought to be a bit of a project, but is considered an exceptional skater who can kill plays in the defensive zone.
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