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Stenberg Tops International Prospects as NHL Draft Midterm Rankings Roll Out

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Stenberg Tops International Prospects as NHL Draft Midterm Rankings Roll Out
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Ivar Stenberg of Frolunda leads NHL Central Scouting’s midterm ranking of international skaters for the 2026 NHL Draft, with Alberts Smits, Oliver Suvanto, Elton Hermansson and Viggo Bjorck rounding out the top five. Stenberg, who has 24 points in 25 SHL games, also helped Sweden win gold at the 2026 World Junior Championship, underscoring his status as a top prospect ahead of the draft in Buffalo.

Topics:sports#central-scouting-midterm#international-skaters#ivar-stenberg#nhl-draft-2026#sports#world-junior-championship-2026
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  1. Stenberg tops Central Scouting midterm rankings for International skaters ahead of 2026 NHL Draft  NHL.com
  2. NHL releases midseason Central Scouting ranking: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg top lists  The New York Times
  3. Scout's Analysis: Why Ivar Stenberg is taking over as No. 1 draft prospect  Sportsnet.ca
  4. Keaton Verhoeff at No. 2 on Central Scouting's NHL Draft midterm rankings  Grand Forks Herald
  5. How locals fared in 2026 NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings  New England Hockey Journal

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