# SHAKEUP: Will San Jose Sharks SWAP 20th Pick for Bowen Byram? NHL Trade RUMORS Explored

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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: 2026-05-26T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Jose Sharks face a pivotal decision with the 20th pick acquired from the Edmonton Oilers. Could this selection unlock a major addition to the blue line, or become a trade chip for immediate NHL help? Bowen Byram and Simon Nemec headline the potential defensive targets, while younger RFAs like Alexander Nikishin and Jamie Drysdale add intrigue to GM Mike Grier’s options. Would trading the pick be a shortcut to landing a proven impact player, or should the Sharks trust their scouting to find the next foundational piece? JD Young dissects the trade market through the lens of salary cap realities, evaluating names from Colton Parayko and Dougie Hamilton to Jordan Kyrou for forward firepower. The debate extends to the merits of trading down for more assets vs. using the pick to bolster the defense corps. With the draft board shifting and free agency looming, every move could shape the Sharks’ rebuild and playoff ambitions.

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