# A+ PLUS: San Jose Sharks DOMINATE NHL Draft Grades with Stenberg, Verhoeff, & Lin Selections

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Podcast: [Locked On Sharks - Daily Podcast On The San Jose Sharks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069)
Published: 2026-06-29T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Jose Sharks receive A+ draft grades, positioning themselves as future Stanley Cup contenders. With Ivar Stenberg, Keaton Verhoeff, and Ryan Lin joining the ranks, is this the franchise-defining draft haul fans have been waiting for? JD Young highlights top accolades from ESPN, The Athletic, Daily Face Off, Hockey News, Elite Prospects, and Bleacher Report, emphasizing the Sharks’ savvy asset management and bold moves to secure elite first-round talent. The episode breaks down each expert’s perspective on Stenberg’s high ceiling as a winger, Verhoff’s upside on defense, and Lynn’s hockey IQ—plus the intrigue surrounding seventh-round giant Alexander Karmanov. Discussion also touches on Brady Knowling’s goaltending potential and the ripple effects for San Jose’s contention window. Are the Sharks primed for long-term NHL dominance, or will questions about development timelines and late-round gambles define this class? Tune in for an expert roundup and big-picture analysis.

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