Sharks select Ivar Stenberg with No. 2 pick in NHL Draft

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Sharks select Ivar Stenberg with No. 2 pick in NHL Draft
Summary

The San Jose Sharks have chosen Ivar Stenberg with the second overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft held in Buffalo. Stenberg, a Swedish winger, had a standout season with Frolunda in the SHL, scoring 33 points in 50 games. He also excelled at the World Championships, posting eight points in eight games. Scouts praise his offensive skills and playmaking ability, suggesting he could become a top-line NHL player soon.

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  • San Jose Sharks pick Ivar Stenberg with the No. 2 selection.
  • Stenberg scored 33 points in the SHL this season.
  • He added eight points in eight games at the World Championships.
  • Scouts describe him as an elite offensive creator.
  • He could thrive in a top-line role next season.
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  • 11:30 PMYahoo SportsBREAKING: Sharks Pick Stenberg No. 2
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BUFFALO — The San Jose Sharks have selected Ivar Stenberg with the No. 2 pick. Stenberg is a 5-foot-11 Swedish winger, who enjoyed near record-setting SHL and World Championships campaigns as an 18-year-old. In the SHL, Stenberg scored 33 points for Frolunda, on 11 goals and 22 assists, the third-best D+0 campaign in league history, […] The post BREAKING: Sharks Pick Stenberg No. 2 appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.

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The San Jose Sharks may have landed the steal of the 2026 NHL Draft. With the No. 2 overall pick Friday night, San Jose selected Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, wasting little time adding one of the draft’s most complete prospects to a rapidly improving young core. The selection came just one pick after the Toronto…

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