Winners and losers from 2026 NHL Draft first round: Sharks bolster impressive young core

The 2026 NHL Draft first round took place over two days, with all 32 NHL teams making selections across seven rounds totaling 223 picks. The San Jose Sharks were highlighted as notable winners, selecting Ivar Stenberg and Keaton Verhoeff in the first round to bolster their young core. Sports analyst Scott Wheeler provided a comprehensive pick-by-pick breakdown evaluating each team's draft class relative to the expected draft range of each prospect.