The San Jose Sharks headed into the 2022 NHL Draft with nine total selections, including the 11th overall pick, but without a second-round pick, thanks to a trade with the Arizona Coyotes to acquire goaltender Adin Hill.
Despite the rare chance to pick in the front third of the first round, and a number of talented players being available at 11th, Mike Grier and company decided to recoup some lost picks. Trading down in the first round, the Coyotes gave San Jose pick 27, as well as two second-round picks (Arizona’s own selection at 34th overall, and 45th overall, originally belonging to the New York Islanders).