Sharks swap 20th pick, land Kesselring and 27th overall in draft maneuver
San Jose moves down seven spots but adds a right-shot defenseman and keeps a first-rounder in a calculated move.
The San Jose Sharks executed a draft-week asset swap, trading the 20th overall pick (originally Edmonton’s) to the for defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. The deal, announced by GM Mike Grier, slides San Jose down seven spots in the first round but still leaves the Sharks with two first-round picks. In return, the Sharks add a proven NHL defenseman to their blue line.
