McKenna vs. Stenberg: Who’s the NHL Draft’s top winger?

Since the Toronto Maple Leafs grabbed the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft, the conversation has mostly been about Gavin McKenna going first overall. Still, another winger named Ivar Stenberg is in the mix at the very top. Today, the guys compare McKenna and Stenberg and discuss if there’s a realistic case for the Leafs to take the Swede over the Canadian with the top pick. Plus, a deep dive into the draft’s center class, headlined by Caleb Malhotra and a quick Men’s World Championship prospect check-in and Memorial Cup picks to close things out.

0:00:27: Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg
0:10:27: Who’s the best case NHL comp for Stenberg?
0:16:00: Caleb Malhotra leads the NHL Draft’s center class
0:20:45: Hypothetical Lucas Raymond-for-Matty Beniers trade: Who says no?
0:22:04: Caleb Malhotra vs. Caleb Desnoyers
0:25:36: Viggo Bjorck vs. Tynan Lawrence
0:33:44: Who’s the best case NHL comp for Bjorck?
0:34:46: How far are Suvanto and Command from Bjorck and Lawrence?
0:37:54: Who are the next-best centers outside the top group?
0:41:07: Ivar Stenberg and Viggo Bjorck are shining at Men’s Worlds
0:43:13: Is it surprising Viggo Bjorck is playing a bigger role than Anton Frondell?
0:44:34: What do we expect from Landon DuPont at the Memorial Cup?
0:46:40: The guys make their Memorial Cup picks

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