The San Jose Sharks have officially finished at the bottom of the NHL standings this season, guaranteeing them the best odds for next month’s draft lottery. With only 51 points, the Sharks can no longer catch the Chicago Blackhawks for 31st place. Coach Ryan Warsofsky acknowledged the struggles but pointed towards progress and future discussions. By finishing last, the Sharks are guaranteed a top-three draft pick, likely aiming for highly regarded prospect Matthew Schaefer. Additionally, defenseman Jan Rutta is open to re-signing with the Sharks despite being a pending unrestricted free agent.
The Sharks are guaranteed to finish last in the NHL standings, securing the best chance for the draft lottery with a 25.5% chance.
Coach Ryan Warsofsky emphasized the need to assess the season's struggles after it's over, focusing on the immediate game against Calgary.
Matthew Schaefer, the top draft prospect, is recovering from an injury sustained while playing for Team Canada, impacting his availability.
Jan Rutta, a Sharks defenseman and pending free agent, expressed his desire to possibly re-sign with the team after this season.
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