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Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images If there’s one thing people want to say about Bystedt, it’s that he’s big. The San Jose harks shook up the first round, giving up their 11th-overall selection to scoop up a couple of second-rounders, in addition to a late first-rounder. Depending on who you ask, their ultimate selection at 27th overall went off the board, as the team … [Read more...] about What do experts say about Filip Bystedt?

Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images “We explored every avenue to make our team better, and our organization better. Nothing was off the table.” The San Jose Sharks made a splash in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft by trading back their early-round pick for a decidedly later selection, collecting an additional two picks along the way. General manager Mike … [Read more...] about Jabber Jaws: Mike Grier, Joe Will & Doug Wilson Jr. on Round 1

Photo by Kevin Hoffman/NHLI via Getty Images The San Jose Sharks headed into the 2022 NHL Draft with nine total selections, including the 11th overall pick, but without a second-round pick, thanks to a trade with the Arizona Coyotes to acquire goaltender Adin Hill. Despite the rare chance to pick in the front third of the first round, and a number of talented players … [Read more...] about Sharks select Filip Bystedt with no. 27 pick

Set Number: X162658 TK1 This is the first regular, regular season in years (not including the general manager and coaching changes, of course). On Wednesday afternoon, the NHL officially announced the schedule for the 2022-23 regular season. The San Jose Sharks will open their season in Prague, Czechia to play two games against the Nashville Predators as part of the … [Read more...] about Sharks 2022-23 regular season schedule released

Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Welcome to the boy auction. Tonight’s the night: the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft will commence in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where the host city will select first-overall after winning the draft lottery. The Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche will not make a selection in the first round, having already traded their pick … [Read more...] about 2022 NHL Draft, Round 1: How to watch, start time & selection order