Stenberg Tops International Prospects as NHL Draft Midterm Rankings Roll Out
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.