Uncover the Shocking Draft Blunders and Hidden Gems Unveiled for Every NHL Team This Decade
San Jose Sharks
Best: Macklin Celebrini
It’s true that he was the No. 1 overall and there might be some recency bias here, but Celebrini’s rookie season as a Calder Trophy finalist and trajectory as a franchise cornerstone and potential captain gets the edge over some good choices in Timo Meier (No. 9 overall in 2015) and William Eklund (No. 7 in 2021). Mario Ferraro (No. 49 in 2017) has also worked out pretty well as a deeper pick.
Worst: Ryan Merkley
Touted as a dynamic skater and puck mover with significant offensive skills, Merkley wasn’t dynamic enough to overcome the defensive issues that were red flags when he was chosen with the 21st pick in 2018. The 24-year-old played 39 games with the Sharks before being moved. He’s been in the KHL for the last two seasons. Meanwhile, K’Andre Miller went to the Rangers with the very next pick. — Eric Stephens
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