The rumors suggest the NHL's worst team this past season will take Caleb Malhotra. It's the easy link because his father is the team's new coach.

Another link that isn't being spoken about is that Stenberg just put together one of the most successful draft years in Swedish League history, with only the Canucks' new co-presidents and franchise legends, Daniel and Henrik Sedin, being in the same realm. 

Stenberg is arguably the most complete forward in the draft. He might have a slightly lower offensive ceiling than McKenna, but his floor is higher, and he impacts the game in a much more diverse way.

Stenberg is an excellent first piece to build around as the Canucks accept they need to rebuild.

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