Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg: Who's the 2026 NHL Draft's top winger?

The debate for the top forward in the 2026 NHL Draft has mostly narrowed to two players: Penn State’s Gavin McKenna and Frölunda’s Ivar Stenberg. While there are some scouts who favor Brantford center Caleb Malhotra, today we’re going to focus on the contrast between the two wingers.Both are late-2007, 5-foot-11 wingers with elite scoring track records. They project as massive point producers in the NHL. For teams picking at the top of the draft, the decision comes down to the margins between pure skill and pro translation.Advertisement