The San Jose Sharks made a calculated move in the 2026 NHL draft, selecting goaltender Brady Knowling with the 127th overall pick.
Knowling, a 6‑foot‑5 left‑handed netminder, spent the past season with the USNTDP U‑18 team, posting a 15‑12‑0 record and a .880 save percentage.
Scouting Perspectives
Analysts have praised the youngster’s raw talent while warning that his tracking and play‑reading flaws could limit his ceiling, prompting a debate over whether to bank on his high upside or adopt a more conservative approach.
The organization also secured Joshua Ravensbergen with the 30th selection, adding depth to a goaltending corps that already includes a prospect committed to Boston University.
With the 174th pick still to come in the sixth round, the Sharks are weighing the next step in building a future‑ready net‑minding pipeline.