San Jose Sharks' future appears brighter after 3-player 1st-round haul at NHL draft

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The San Jose Sharks improved their future outlook with a strong haul of three first-round NHL draft picks, raising optimism about their performance. General Manager Mike Grier expressed hope to avoid high draft picks in upcoming years, signaling confidence in team growth.

San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier had one big wish entering the NHL draft. “I hope not to be picking at the top of the draft next year,” Grier said at the prospect combine earlier this month. The benefit of winning the draft lottery and jumping seven spots in the order to No. 2, add in a first-round haul of three of the top 21 picks, and there’s a growing belief the Sharks will be picking in the back end of the draft sometime soon.