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Sharks First Round Draft Pick History

The other day, I was mentioning to Wilson that the draft's first day (June 26) will be quiet for him because the Sharks don't have a first round pick.

"Yet," Wilson said.

Hmmmmmm.

-Purdy The Prophet

Whether or not this happens is up for debate, but with the draft looming at the end of this month it's a good excuse to take a look back at San Jose's previous selections. The frustrating thing about the NHL's draft when compared to the NFL is twofold: a) it doesn't get as much publicity (which is a problem hockey has to deal with in all aspects surrounding the game) and b) the pool of players can come from anywhere in the world, as opposed to solely American college games (which you can theoretically watch every Saturday).

Anyways, back to Purdy's article. Straying away from the possible players who would yield such a return*, let's take a quick meat and potatoes look at the first round draft history of San Jose beginning from 2000.

*Feel free to add your own possibilities in the comments- looking at the current roster it would seem that Thornton, Marleau, Nabokov, Boyle, (and possibly Setoguchi, Pavelski, Michalek) are the lone rangers who could get San Jose there in a non-package deal.

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For the notable players portion of this, those included have to be after the Sharks selection and within 30 or so picks. For example, if the Sharks drafted with the 15th overall pick, the notable players would have to be drafted around the 45th pick of the draft or earlier.

2000

Sharks Selection: None

2001

Sharks Selection: Marcel Goc, #20 overall

Notable Selections Following: Derek Roy (32), Mike Cammalleri (49)

2002

Sharks Selection: Mike Morris, #27 overall

Notable Selections Following: Jarret Stoll (36), Josh Harding (38), Duncan Keith (54)

2003

Sharks Selection: Milan Michalek, #6 overall, Steve Bernier #16 overall

Notable Selections Following: Dion Phaneuf (9), Dustin Brown (13), Brent Seabrook (14), Zach Parise (17), Ryan Getzlaf (19), Mike Richards (24)

2004

Sharks Selection: Lukas Kaspar, #22 overall

Notable Selections Following: Mike Green (29), Dave Bolland (32), David Booth (53)

2005

Sharks Selection: Devin Setoguchi, #8 overall

Notable Selections Following: Anze Kopitar (11), TJ Oshie (24), Andrew Cogliano (25)

2006

Sharks Selection: Ty Wishart, #16 overall

Notable Selections Following: Claude Giroux (22), Patrik Berglund (25)

2007

Sharks Selection: Logan Couture #9 overall, Nick Petrecki #28 overall

Notable Selections Following: Too early to tell

2008

Sharks Selection: None

*******

From 2005 on, it seems as if the Sharks have drafted well in the early rounds. Vlasic was picked in the second during 05, and while Wishart was dealt to Tampa Bay along with Matt Carle, it resulted in landing Dan Boyle. Couture and Petrecki are well on their way to becoming contributors at the NHL level, as well as providing some interesting mugshot photos:

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Couture: "Oh man, I just pooped my pants"

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Petrecki: "Dear God that smells awful"

 

2003 was the most insane draft you'll ever see. Michalek and Bernier for Seabrook and Getzlaf looks mighty good right now.

If you're like me and don't get a chance to watch any of the Sharks prospects on a daily basis, visit Hockey's Future. More discussion on matters of this kind can be found in Morti's initial Fanpost.

 

Go Sharks.

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how about Phaneuf and Parise

instead of Michalek and Bernier

by Brian5517209 on May 29, 2009 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't really like Phaneuf, how about Seabrook and Parise?

Man, it sometimes feels like the Sharks did terribly in the ‘03 draft; at least they managed to avoid the one or two guys in the 1st round that busted completely. Parise would have been amazing IMO with Pavelski and Setoguchi. The Sharks are weak at the wings, and he would have been huge for the team with his great work ethic. It often feels like the Sharks go with the safe picks in the 1st round. I guess you can’t blame them, the couple of times they take a risk, they get burned with Mike Morris and Kaspar. From what I’ve read Morris has looked great whenever he played, it’s just that right after he was drafted he got into a severe car crash and has had concussion problems ever since. As for Kaspar, well, we’ll see, I personally think he should get a shot starting with the big club next year on the top line (he definitely has the talent), if it doesn’t work out, well we can always send him down.

by tarlinian on Jun 1, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morris was just really unfortunate. We’ll find out in July whether or not he can even play professional hockey again – and that includes AHL, ECHL, etc. His injury problems are that bad. And from what I’ve heard, he’s actually really good, just plagued with injuries.

As for Kaspar, well, I just don’t like him as a player. He sort of floats around, not really trying because he’s not satisfied with his role – only when he’s given a position of importance (i.e. first line with Joe) does he try. And while his abilities may put him on a first line position, it doesn’t mean he should automatically get it – there are plenty of other guys on the team that could have that position just as well as he can, and they actually work hard to get up the ranks.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Jun 1, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's good offensively, but he makes Brian Campbell look like Lidstrom in the defensive zone

Seriously, the guy has the second highest GA/60 in the NHL among defensemen who played 50 games this year. The only guy worse than him played for the Islanders. Seabrook on the other hand had a better GA/60 than Lidstrom.

by tarlinian on Jun 2, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too lazy to look it up myself

In that monster ’03 draft, who were the five guys taken ahead of Michalek?

by stufflife on May 29, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fleury, staal, horton, zherdev, and vanek

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on May 29, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eric Staal, right?

Because just saying “Staal” doesn’t tell me much, lol.

And wow, the top five of the 03 draft is far less impressive than the “teens” of the draft. Or, you know, the seventh round when a certain Wisconsin native was drafted. What the hell was in the water in 1985?

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on May 29, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my bad thought ya'll would know by the year

but yeah thats eric for ya

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on May 29, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seto and Milan

The two players I listed above are the only ones who have contributed in Sharks uniforms this past year, and done anything noteworthy. I see Couture and Petrecki having an impact on the big club when they play, though.

by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah

Wow, Gocer didn’t catch my eye, he is another one who has contributed, and has been a good third line center, imo.

by SharksFanEst.1994 on May 30, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wishart was traded

bernier is doing good for vancouver, and as idunno said get off of goc.

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on May 29, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perry?

Although possibly my least favorite player, or indeed person, i think Correy Perry should be added to the list of 2003 notable selections. Anaheim kinda destroyed us in that draft….

by tiburon on May 30, 2009 2:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah getlaf one hell of a pick there at 19

i love that guy

I don't like you Detroit.

by mattman on May 30, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is a damn good player

but he’s a Duck and he needs Rogaine
but i can’t believe more people aren’t mentioning Parise like i did in my first post, that dude is unbelievable

by Brian5517209 on May 31, 2009 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Getzlaf is only a Duck because Anaheim drafted him….if the Sharks had drafted him then he would be, well, a Shark.

by tiburon on Jun 2, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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