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2026 NHL Draft

San Jose Sharks Select Keaton Verhoeff No. 9 In 2026 NHL Draft: What To Know

San Jose Sharks Select Keaton Verhoeff No. 9 In 2026 NHL Draft: What To Know

San Jose Sharks select Keaton Verhoeff with the No. 9 pick. Here's FloHockey's Chris Peters instant reaction to the pick.

Jun 27, 2026 by Tobias Linkin
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The 2026 NHL Draft brings together the next generation of hockey stars as all 32 franchises look to shape their futures. 

From elite prospects expected to go in the first round to under-the-radar talents with breakout potential, the draft is one of the league's most exciting offseason events. 

Follow every selection, trade, and surprise as teams build for tomorrow and young players take the first step toward realizing their NHL dreams on hockey's biggest stage.

Here's FloHockey's Chris Peters' analysis on the San Jose Sharks taking Keaton Verhoeff with the No. 9 overall pick.

No. 9 San Jose Sharks Select Keaton Verhoeff, D, North Dakota

Scouting Report

Among the defensemen in this class, Verhoeff may have the highest overall ceiling. As a 6-foot-4, 212-pound defenseman with good mobility and a strong athletic toolkit, there’s a lot to like. The questions surrounding Verhoeff, especially with his playing in the NCAA as a young 17-year-old, mostly centered around his hockey sense and ability to play with poise. There’s a reasonable argument that he played around what was expected of a player his age in one of the toughest NCAA conferences. 

Having seen the complete body of work, I believe Verhoeff has more offense than he showed this year and that he’ll be a more effective player next season given the steep learning curve for him this year. His skating, his puck play and athletic ability are all NHL assets at this point, no worse than NHL average.

Projection: 

  • Top Four Defenseman

NHL Comparable:

  • Aaron Ekblad

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