San Jose Sharks NHL Draft picks tracker: Grades, fits and analysis

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Draft Class

2. Ivar Stenberg, LW, Frölunda HC (SHL)

September 30, 2007 | 6′ 0″ | 181 pounds

Tier: Top of the lineup player

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: Above NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: High-end

Player comparable: Jake Guentzel

Analysis: Stenberg is an electric offensive talent. He’s a high-end puck handler, passer and shooter who can make difficult plays with the puck routinely and is a natural scorer. He isn’t that big or mean, but he works hard and has shown he can win battles against men. His frame and good (but not great) small-guy skating will be concerns on his NHL projection. He could be a top-line winger.

Pick grade: A-