The Sharks shocked the hockey world on Thursday, acquiring defenseman Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the Ottawa Senators. San Jose was two wins away from the Conference Finals last season without the two-time Norris Trophy winner, and Western Conference odds for the men in teal jumped from 10-1 and 7-1 at the Westgate sports book.
So, where do the Sharks stand in the Western Conference after the blockbuster? Let's go team by team, starting with the Draft Lottery favorites.
The good news? Within two years of the Sedin twins retiring, the Canucks could have a family reunion: 2018 first-round pick Quinn Hughes' brother, Jack, is projected to be the top prospect in the 2019 NHL Draft.