MUST-DRAFT: Why the San Jose Sharks Should SELECT Chase Reid With the No. 2 Pick
About this episode
JD Young makes a case for the San Jose Sharks to select Chase Reid with the second overall pick in the NHL Draft.
San Jose Sharks face a pivotal draft decision: is Chase Reid the right choice to anchor their blue line for years to come? JD Young builds a compelling case for selecting the dynamic 6’2” right-handed defenseman with the second overall pick, emphasizing Reid’s elite skating, puck-moving ability, and offensive upside. With a strong OHL stat line and comparisons to NHL greats like Phil Housley and Seth Jones, could Reed become the cornerstone the Sharks desperately need? Key highlights include scouting insights praising Reid’s four-way mobility, shot, and transition play, as well as his high hockey IQ and potential to quarterback a top power play unit. Analysis covers how Michigan State could be the perfect development spot and what Reed’s arrival means for the Sharks’ defensive future. Will San Jose prioritize organizational need with Reed, or seek a different direction to complete their rebuild?
People in this episode
Host: JD Young
Topics covered
- NHL Draft
- Chase Reid
- San Jose Sharks
- hockey analysis
- defenseman prospects
Keywords
- Chase Reid
- San Jose Sharks
- NHL Draft
- defenseman
- hockey IQ
- OHL
- power play
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan State, San Jose Sharks
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