# HIDDEN GEMS: San Jose Sharks DRAFT Brady Knowling & Jake Gustafson | Re-Sign Zack Ostapchuk

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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: 2026-06-27T22:30:00+00:00
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San Jose Sharks shake up their future by selecting towering defenseman Alexander Karmanov and standout goalie Brady Knowling during the 2026 NHL Draft. Could this bold strategy revamp their roster and position them among the Western Conference’s rising contenders? JD Young highlights the Sharks’ high-upside picks, including hometown forward Jake Gustafson, and breaks down how each prospect fits into the team’s vision—plus a detailed look at Karmanov’s unprecedented 7’1” frame and Knowling’s potential as Team USA’s future World Juniors netminder. JD Young examines the impact of Zach Ostapchuk’s four-year extension, the bottom six’s evolving dynamics, and Mike Greer’s masterclass in asset management—transforming late-round picks and depth players into crucial additions like Ryan Lin and Michael Kesselring. With playoff-style games on the horizon and a roster bolstered by youth and strategic trades, can the Sharks capitalize on these bold moves and surge up the Pacific Division?

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