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SJHN Daily: Central Scouting Final Rankings, Cuda Playoff Match-Up Set, Sharks No. 9 in Lottery
TL;DR
Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg top the NHL Central Scouting final rankings. The San Jose Sharks are positioned at No. 9 in the lottery as they prepare for their playoff match-up.
Key points
- Gavin McKenna leads North American NHL Central Scouting rankings
- Ivar Stenberg tops International NHL Central Scouting rankings
- McKenna scored 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games
- Sharks are No. 9 in the lottery
- Stenberg had the most points in an SHL draft year since 1998-99
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Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg lead the North American and International NHL Central Scouting final rankings.
McKenna, who totaled 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games with Penn State, is ranked ahead of defensemen Chase Reid, Carson Carels, Keaton Verhoeff, and Daxon Rudolph respectively. The second-highest ranked North American forward is Brantford’s Caleb Malholtra.
Stenberg put up the most points in an SHL draft year since the Sedin twins in 1998-99. He was ranked just ahead of defensive prospect Alberts Smits, who suited up for Latvia at the Winter Olympics.
The San Jose Sharks are No. 9 in the 2026 Draft Lottery; the lottery will be on May 5. San Jose has a 5 percent chance of winning the No. 1 pick.
The Sharks also have the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round pick. The Oilers take on the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the playoffs.
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Q&A
Who are the top-ranked players in the NHL Central Scouting final rankings?
Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg lead the NHL Central Scouting final rankings for North American and International players, respectively.
What are Gavin McKenna's stats for the season?
Gavin McKenna recorded 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games with Penn State this season.
What position do the San Jose Sharks hold in the lottery?
The San Jose Sharks are currently ranked No. 9 in the lottery.
