# IMPACT PICK: Why Ivar Stenberg SHOULD Become the San Jose Sharks’ Key NHL Draft Selection

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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: 2026-06-10T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Jose Sharks face a franchise-defining decision: should Ivar Stenberg be their next draft cornerstone? Elite prospect Ivar Stenberg, praised for his offensive creativity and high hockey IQ, stands out as a potential top-line NHL winger. Fresh off a stellar season with Frölunda and a gold-medal run with Sweden at the World Juniors, Stenberg’s playmaking, two-way reliability, and rapid transition game have scouts and analysts across the league buzzing. The discussion highlights how Stenberg’s robust skill set could transform the Sharks’ forward group, creating an electrifying top line alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. Could this trio become one of the most dynamic lines in the NHL? The conversation explores Stenberg’s statistical comps (including Eric Lindros and Peter Forsberg), potential lineups, and the pressing need for San Jose to shore up its blue line if they commit to an offensively loaded future.

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