LAS VEGAS – The San Jose Sharks began day two of the NHL Draft on Saturday by selecting Russian-born winger Igor Chernyshov.
The 18-year-old Chernyshov, who is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 196 pounds, was ranked ninth among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting.
Chernyshov is described by eliteprospects.com as a “powerful skater and a high-end handler,” who “excels at anticipating openings and exploiting them.”
The Sharks then selected Leo Sahlin Wallenius at No. 53 overall...