The San Jose Sharks faced disappointment during the NHL Draft Lottery, finishing with the second overall pick despite having a 25.5% chance to take the first selection. The New York Islanders, with only a 3.5% chance, won the top pick. The Sharks have struggled for two consecutive seasons with the lowest points in the league. Last year, they selected Macklin Celebrini first overall, who became a top rookie. This year, defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who faced an injury during international play, is seen as the premiere prospect in the draft.
The Sharks had a 25.5% chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick but will settle for the second overall selection in the upcoming NHL Draft.
Despite having the best odds again this year, the Sharks will pick second overall; they finished with the NHL's worst record two seasons in a row.
Matthew Schaefer, the likely top pick in the draft, was playing for Canada when he suffered a broken clavicle, cutting short his season.
Celebrini was named a finalist for the Calder Trophy, leading the Sharks and ranking among the top first-year players with 63 points.
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