Ivar
Stenberg
L · SJS
- PTS
- 11
2026-27
Ivar Stenberg (San Jose Sharks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ivar Stenberg
#41LPlays: Left wing · 4% of faceoffs
San Jose Sharks
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 84 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : September 29, 2007 · Gothenburg, Sweden
Drafted : 2026 · SJS · round 1, pick #2
Contract : $1,075,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $102,500
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | San Jose Sharks | 19 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 |
| NHL totals | 19 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | |
Ivar Stenberg: our analysis
2026-27 season: 19 GP, 5 G, 6 A, 11 PTS, -13 +/-, 16:04 TOI.
Ivar Stenberg is in his first season in the league.
Ivar Stenberg's story
Growing up in Stenungsund, Ivar Stenberg began skating with the local Stingers at four and spent much of his youth playing up alongside his older brother Otto. Early on he featured on Stenungsund sides that dominated the GP‑Pucken tournaments for their age groups.
As a teenager he moved into Frölunda HC's junior system and quickly climbed the ladder from U16 to U20 competition. He captained a regional side at TV‑pucken in 2022 and posted high offensive totals in U16 and U18 play, earning an SHL debut for Frölunda at 17 on 12 October 2024.
The 2025–26 season established him as one of Sweden's leading teenage forwards: 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points in 43 SHL games, a points total notable among players 18 and younger. San Jose selected him second overall in the 2026 NHL entry draft and he signed a three‑year entry‑level contract with the Sharks on 2 July 2026.
He reached the NHL ice in the 2026–27 opener on 1 October, notched his first NHL point on 3 October, and scored his first league goal on 13 October — a power‑play tally that came in the same game as an assist, giving him his first multi‑point outing.
Internationally, Stenberg has been a consistent scorer at youth tournaments: he led Sweden in scoring at the 2023 World U‑17 Hockey Challenge, produced standout numbers at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the 2024 World Junior A Challenge, and paced his nation offensively at the 2026 World Junior Championships with four goals and six assists as Sweden captured gold. His game is characterised by reliable point production and an ability to assume prominent roles on young national and club sides.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 16:04
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:33
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:03
- Pts/GP
- 0.58
- EV points
- 3
- Hits
- 4
- Blocks
- 5
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 48.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 36.5 %
- Faceoffs
- 40.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
1
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
100/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
80/ 80
Star
Ceiling: 15.9 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
94 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
7.5
the most likely outcome
NHLe
39
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (SHL, 43 games)
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 139.2 km/h76th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.1 km/h48th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2772nd percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 45.0 %81st percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 81.0 km87th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.30 km77th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.3 %35th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.2 %14th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 37.8 %72nd percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2869th percentile | 581st percentile | 17.9 %72nd percentile |
| High danger | 752nd percentile | 274th percentile | 28.6 %75th percentile |
| Mid range | 1692nd percentile | 396th percentile | 18.8 %69th percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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FLAIvar Stenberg: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Ivar Stenberg have in 2026-27?
Ivar Stenberg has 5 goals and 11 points (6 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Ivar Stenberg?
Ivar Stenberg is 19 years old: he was born on September 30, 2007.
How tall is Ivar Stenberg, and how much does he weigh?
Ivar Stenberg is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Ivar Stenberg from?
Sweden: Ivar Stenberg was born in Gothenburg, Sweden.
What team does Ivar Stenberg play for?
Ivar Stenberg plays for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, at L, wearing number 41.
Is Ivar Stenberg injured?
No: Ivar Stenberg is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How much does Ivar Stenberg make?
Ivar Stenberg carries a cap hit of $1.1M per season, on a contract worth $13.0M in total over 3 years.
When does Ivar Stenberg's contract end?
Ivar Stenberg's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
How has Ivar Stenberg played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Ivar Stenberg has 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists).
What are Ivar Stenberg's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ivar Stenberg has 19 games, 5 goals, 6 assists and 11 points.
Where was Ivar Stenberg drafted?
Ivar Stenberg was drafted 2nd overall (round 1) by San Jose Sharks in 2026.
Is Ivar Stenberg better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.38 points per game at home (3 in 8 games) and 0.73 on the road (8 in 11 games).
How does Ivar Stenberg perform in the playoffs?
Ivar Stenberg has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Does Ivar Stenberg have siblings?
Yes: his older brother Otto Stenberg (drafted 25th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2023), his brother Knut Stenberg (also plays ice hockey).
What is Ivar Stenberg's nationality?
Ivar Stenberg is Swedish. Internationally: Sweden — bronze at the 2023 World U‑17 Hockey Challenge; bronze at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup; silver at the 2024 World Junior A Challenge; gold at the 2026 World Junior Championships (led his team in scoring in several tournaments mentioned).
What awards has Ivar Stenberg won?
Tied for the tournament lead in goals at the 2023 World U‑17 Hockey Challenge (7 goals) ; Led the 2024 World Junior A Challenge in scoring (7 goals, 4 assists) ; 33 points in 2025–26 SHL season — ranks fifth in SHL history among players 18 years old or younger.
How many championships has Ivar Stenberg won?
4: Bronze — 2023 World U‑17 Hockey Challenge (with Sweden); Bronze — 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (with Sweden); Silver — 2024 World Junior A Challenge (with Sweden); Gold — 2026 World Junior Championships (with Sweden).
Where did Ivar Stenberg play before turning pro?
Frölunda HC junior academy — joined for the 2021–22 season; progressed through Frölunda's youth teams until his professional debut on 12 October 2024..
See also: his San Jose Sharks teammates
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