# GAME-CHANGER: Is Ivar Stenberg the Best PICK for the San Jose Sharks? Top Prospects BROKEN Down

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Podcast: [Locked On Sharks - Daily Podcast On The San Jose Sharks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069)
Published: 2026-05-13T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Jose Sharks face a franchise-defining choice with the No. 2 NHL Draft pick—can Ivar Stenberg become the dynamic winger to elevate the team, or should the Sharks address their blue line needs instead? Draft expert Chris Peters shares sharp insights on Stenberg’s high motor, skill set, and comparisons to William Eklund, fueling the Eklund vs. Stenberg debate as Sharks fans wonder who truly is the "best player available." Host JD Young and Chris Peters break down Stenberg’s readiness for the NHL, the case for prioritizing top defenseman Chase Reid, and why development time in the AHL could be crucial. They analyze the razor-thin gap between elite wingers and defensemen in this year’s class, highlight emerging prospects like Simas Ignatavicius, and explore the Sharks' long-term strategy to build a contender around Macklin Celebrini. The countdown to June 26th’s draft just got even more fascinating—who will shape the Sharks’ future?

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