Sharks Stay Local, Grab Gustafson in Round 6

San Jose used a mid-round pick to bring a hometown talent into the organization, a move that carries both sentimental value and organizational logic. Hometown picks often come with built-in motivation and community support, though they also carry the pressure of playing in front of people who watched them grow up. The Sharks clearly saw something worth investing in with Gustafson, and now the real work begins to see if the local kid can develop into an NHL contributor.