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Mock draft predicts Ivar Stenberg could slip to Sharks at No. 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:34 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Mock draft predicts Ivar Stenberg could slip to Sharks at No. 2

Summary

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is approaching, with teams preparing for key selections. The mock draft from Yahoo Sports indicates that San Jose may choose Ivar Stenberg with the second overall pick, although some projections have him sliding to fifth. The Sharks are expected to seek future offensive talent to complement their roster. Meanwhile, Gavin McKenna is projected to go first overall to the Maple Leafs. Other notable prospects mentioned include Caleb Malhotra for the Canucks and Chase Reid for the Blackhawks.

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•2026 NHL Entry Draft is on the doorstep.
•Gavin McKenna is likely the first overall pick.
•San Jose Sharks may select Ivar Stenberg at No. 2.
•Caleb Malhotra and Chase Reid are top prospects for Vancouver and Chicago.
•Trade discussions surround picks two and four.

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The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is on the doorstep. For rebuilding teams, this event is an opportunity to draft cornerstone players for years to come. For others, it’s a chance to plan for the future while competing in the present. If anything is true about the draft, it’s that the “right” pick isn’t known for […] The post NHL First-Round Mock Draft: Will Ivar Stenberg Fall Past No. 2? appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:34 PM
NHL First-Round Mock Draft: Will Ivar Stenberg Fall Past No. 2?
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is on the doorstep. For rebuilding teams, this event is an opportunity to draft cornerstone players for years to come. For others, it’s a chance to plan for the future while competing in the present. If anything is true about the draft, it’s that the “right” pick isn’t known for […] The post NHL First-Round Mock Draft: Will Ivar Stenberg Fall Past No. 2? appeared first on The Lead.

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