The top spot remains unchanged since my first ranking, with Ivar Stenberg still the No. 1 player as we finish February. The Swedish left winger is the ultimate gamer, playing an incredibly intelligent game while also possessing the kind of cerebral instincts that make players true difference-makers. Stenberg plays his best when the games matter most, exemplified by his performance at the world juniors, helping lead Sweden to gold.

Stenberg remains on pace to break the Swedish League scoring record for a draft-eligible player, surpassing Henrik and Daniel Sedin, the only two players ahead of him on the scoring list. His scoring rate of 0.91 points per game is well ahead of Henrik's 0.84. Stenberg's offensive game is only complemented by his two-way efficiency and willingness to go to the dirty areas. His transition game and forechecking are assets. In short, there isn't much that Stenberg can't do.

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