The San Jose Sharks have often focused their efforts on doing whatever it takes to put the team in position to make a Stanley Cup run, often at the expense of their farm system. The Sharks have routinely sat near the bottom of the NHL rankings as general manager Doug Wilson made a habit of trading away high draft picks for short-term rentals.
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However, as part of their organizational “refresh,” Wilson has held on to San Jose’s picks and that decision has already paid dividends. The Sharks rose eight spots in Corey Pronman’s, of ESPN, rankings, and they have some intriguing high-end prospects.