NHL Draft: San Jose Sharks take 6-foot-3 defenseman 11th overall

LAS VEGAS – The San Jose Sharks selected what they hope will be another franchise cornerstone player with their second pick of Friday’s first round of the NHL Draft, taking defenseman Sam Dickenson 11th overall at the Sphere just off the Las Vegas strip.

The Sharks took center Macklin Celebrini with the No. 1 overall pick to begin Friday’s festivities, which, given the dazzling venue, were unlike any other in league history.

Dickenson, 18, is listed at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds. This...