Sharks trade up, select defenseman Ryan Lin at No. 21 overall in 2026 NHL Draft
Sharks trade up to select defenseman Ryan Lin at No. 21 overall in 2026 NHL Draft
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The San Jose Sharks made a move in the 2026 NHL Draft, trading up to select defenseman Ryan Lin at No. 21 overall.
Coverage emphasizes the Sharks' draft strategy and player selection, with reporting from NBC Sports Bay Area & California.
Other draft-related coverage includes analysis of the Chicago Blackhawks' picks, including Ryan Roobroeck and Xavier Villeneuve.
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Quick answers
Which team selected Ryan Lin in the 2026 NHL Draft?
San Jose Sharks
What position does Ryan Lin play?
Defenseman
What was the pick number for Ryan Lin in the 2026 NHL Draft?
No. 21 overall
Coverage (7)
- Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft capsules: Scouting reports and analysis WGN Radio 720 · 13h ago
- Could Xavier Villeneuve make NHL scouts look silly again? Daily Faceoff · 13h ago
- Analyzing Blackhawks' five 2026 draft picks: Xavier Villeneuve, Ryan Roobroeck are high-upside swings Chicago Sun-Times · 13h ago
- RELEASE: Blackhawks Wrap 2026 NHL Draft with Five Selections NHL.com · 13h ago
- Chicago Blackhawks NHL Draft guide: Grades, fits and analysis The New York Times · 13h ago
- 2026 NHL Draft: Chicago Blackhawks TRADE UP, Select Ryan Roobroeck at No. 35 Overall Bleacher Nation · 13h ago
- Sharks trade up, select defenseman Ryan Lin at No. 21 overall in 2026 NHL Draft NBC Sports Bay Area & California · 1d ago broke it first
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