Stenberg’s floor is very, very high, and he proved that at the World Championship. Stenberg has virtually no holes in his game. He’s dynamic in possession, wields a lethal shot and flashes high-end hockey sense. Even though his point production tapered off slightly down the stretch, he still authored one of the most impressive U-19 seasons in recent SHL history and was excellent at the Worlds. Add a stellar gold-medal run with Sweden at the World Juniors to his resume, and his complete profile becomes undeniable. While his ultimate offensive ceiling may not reach McKenna’s pure scoring output, any team hunting for a dominant, 200-foot cornerstone needs to look no further. Realistically, he shouldn’t slip past No. 2 overall, but team needs might change that.

A reliable player in all situations, Stenberg projects to produce top-level offence. He competes off the puck and is willing and able to play defensively as well. Stenberg works well along the wall, and he has the ability to change the pace of the game with sharp cutbacks and capable acceleration. He’s a playmaker, but can operate at the net front and score from mid range with ease. Stenberg has proven to be an adaptable player whose game doesn’t change regardless of the size, strength and age of competition. He has a chance to play in the NHL next year.

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.