What happened: San Jose general manager Mike Grier said roughly five teams have been consistently serious about acquiring the Sharks' No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, now three days out. Grier confirmed the front office has fielded a couple of legitimate offers serious enough to warrant internal discussion, and expects the conversations to continue right up to the draft.

Why it matters: The Sharks are emerging from their rebuild behind young cornerstones Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, and Grier framed the interest as a sign rival clubs see San Jose as a team ready to turn the corner. Moving the pick for an established, still-young player could accelerate that timeline, but Grier signaled any deal would have to clear a high bar to walk away from a top-two selection.

What to watch: Watch whether San Jose keeps the pick or converts it into NHL-ready talent before the draft. Grier indicated more roster moves are likely either way, following the earlier addition of defenseman Michael Kesselring this offseason.