In the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the San Jose Sharks make their top selection with the No. 2 overall pick, choosing Swedish forward Ivar Stenberg. Multiple reports confirm the pick and identify Stenberg as a forward from Sweden. The Athletic highlights Stenberg’s production during his World Junior Championship run, noting he records four goals and 10 points while helping Sweden win gold. Other coverage also ties Stenberg’s draft stock to his broader international and professional experience, including time in the SHL and appearances in the World Junior and Men’s World Championships.
Separate Yahoo Sports reporting also outlines the Sharks’ other first-round selections, describing a first-round “huge haul” that includes winger Ivar Stenberg at No. 2, defenseman Keaton Verhoeff at No. 9, and defenseman Ryan Lin at another first-round slot. Together, the sources present San Jose using its early picks to add multiple players, with Stenberg as the centerpiece of the group based on his recent tournament performance and experience in top-level competition.
