Top NHL Draft Prospects Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg Speak At Combine: 'I'd Be Pretty Fortunate To Go There'

Jun 6, 2026 4:23 PMPublished Jun 6, 2026 4:23 PM

This year, the chatter of who will go first has centered around a pair of dynamic young wingers in Penn State's Gavin McKenna and Frolunda's Ivar Stenberg.

Both players were among the top prospects speaking at the NHL draft combine in Buffalo on Friday.

Overlapping with the Stanley Cup final, the annual NHL scouting combine marks the first significant event of the upcoming season, with representatives of all 32 clubs interviewing nearly 90 prospects from Canada, Europe and the United States for the upcoming draft at KeyBank Center later this month.

Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg finished their NHL draft campaigns in impressive fashion. They reflected on the campaign that was and discussed where they may end up as the Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 pick.

thehockeynews.comTop NHL Draft Prospects Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg Speak At Combine: 'I'd Be Pretty Fortunate To Go There'Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg finished their NHL draft campaigns in impressive fashion. They reflected on the campaign that was and discussed where they may end up as the Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 pick.

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Top NHL Draft Prospects Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg Speak At Combine: 'I'd Be Pretty Fortunate To Go There'

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