We're very confident that he's going to be a number 1 (goalie)," Sharks general manager Mike Grier said. "You don't have too many chances to add players like this with this calibre in this position. It's the hardest position to draft and develop and to find and to be able to get someone like this in our group, we're really excited.
The Sharks ranked last in the NHL over the past five seasons with a 3.32 goals against average and their .897 save percentage is second worst in that span.
The deal gives Nashville three first-round picks in 2025, having previously acquired one from Tampa Bay in 2023 for Tanner Jeannot.
San Jose was seeking a young goalie to build around and complement a promising group of young skaters led by 2024 No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini and 2023 first-rounder Will Smith.
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