With their first selection of the 2016 NHL Draft (second round, 60th overall), the Sharks chose C Dylan Gambrell, a freshman at the University of Denver. The six-foot, 180-pound forward posted 47 points (17 goals, 30 assists) in 41 games with the Pioneers.
Gambrell, a native of Bonney Lake, WA, turned in the 12th-best scoring total by a freshman in DU history winning the Barry Sharp Award as the DU's top rookie. He was named to NCHC All-Rookie Team and was a finalist for NCHC Rookie of the Year Award and also earned All-Tournament Honors at NCAA West Regional.