{"id":759638,"date":"2026-07-13T03:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T03:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/759638\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T03:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T03:36:09","slug":"ivar-stenberg-has-more-to-give-after-being-drafted-by-sharks-nbc-sports-bay-area-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/759638\/","title":{"rendered":"Ivar Stenberg has \u2018more to give\u2019 after being drafted by Sharks \u2013 NBC Sports Bay Area & California"},"content":{"rendered":"

In what is a rare occurrence in sports, there seemed to be a near-consensus that the Sharks had one of the strongest classes<\/a> in the 2026 NHL Draft.<\/p>\n

Headlining the group was the No. 2 overall pick in the draft and Swedish import, Ivar Stenberg<\/a>. Heralded as one of the more NHL-ready prospects in this year’s class, Stenberg made it clear when speaking to NBC Sports California’s Ted Ramey that he is far from a finished product.<\/p>\n

Stenberg expressed the emotions of being drafted so early and what he wants to prove himself at the next level.<\/p>\n

“It means a lot,” Stenberg said. “Early mornings, late evenings. Yeah, I worked really hard and I’m happy I reached this level so far, but I have much more to give.”<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old forward shone with the Swedish Elite League’s Fr\u00f6lunda HC this past season, finishing with 11 goals and 33 points in 43 games. Landing a player like Stenberg might not have always been in the cards for San Jose, as their trading of William Eklund<\/a>\u00a0to the Ottawa Senators cleared the way for the team to take a young forward.<\/p>\n

Stenberg got his first taste of the NHL when he participated in the Sharks’ developmental camp earlier this month, and has already built a modest fan base as kids in the crowd were chanting his name.<\/p>\n

Sharks fans are chomping at the bit at the thought of Stenberg and the team’s young superstar, Macklin Celebrini, skating in the same line.<\/p>\n

And it might happen as early as this season after Stenberg signed his entry-level contract earlier this month.<\/p>\n

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