Sharks trade up, select defenseman Ryan Lin at No. 21 overall in 2026 NHL Draft
The 2026 NHL Draft has seen significant trades and selections, with the Sharks and Blackhawks making notable moves.
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The brief
The 2026 NHL Draft has concluded with several key trades and selections. The San Jose Sharks traded up to select defenseman Ryan Lin at No. 21 overall. The Chicago Blackhawks made five picks, including trading up to select Ryan Roobroeck at No. 35 overall.
Coverage emphasizes the strategic moves made by the Sharks and Blackhawks. NBC Sports Bay Area & California reported on the Sharks' trade-up for Lin. WGN Radio 720, Chicago Sun-Times, NHL.com, The New York Times, and Bleacher Nation provided analysis and scouting reports on the Blackhawks' draft picks.
The next steps involve integrating these new players into their respective teams. Coverage does not yet specify the terms of the trades or the immediate plans for the drafted players.
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Quick answers
Who did the Sharks select in the 2026 NHL Draft?
The Sharks selected defenseman Ryan Lin at No. 21 overall.
How many picks did the Blackhawks make in the 2026 NHL Draft?
The Blackhawks made five selections in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Which player did the Blackhawks trade up to select?
The Blackhawks traded up to select Ryan Roobroeck at No. 35 overall.
Coverage (6)
- Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft capsules: Scouting reports and analysis WGN Radio 720 · 1d ago
- Analyzing Blackhawks' five 2026 draft picks: Xavier Villeneuve, Ryan Roobroeck are high-upside swings Chicago Sun-Times · 1d ago
- RELEASE: Blackhawks Wrap 2026 NHL Draft with Five Selections NHL.com · 1d ago
- Chicago Blackhawks NHL Draft guide: Grades, fits and analysis The New York Times · 1d ago
- 2026 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks TRADE UP, Select Ryan Roobroeck at No. 35 Overall Bleacher Nation · 1d ago
- Sharks trade up, select defenseman Ryan Lin at No. 21 overall in 2026 NHL Draft NBC Sports Bay Area & California · 2d ago
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