"The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is now six days in our rearview mirror, and the Chicago Blackhawks sliding back the maximum two spots has poured some cold water on fans' hopes of landing of of the two premium forwards in this year's draft class."
"However, as more prospect analysts, draft experts and writers produce mock drafts, there appears to be a path to one of Gavin McKenna or, more specifically, Ivar Stenberg being on the board still when the Blackhawks are on the clock with the No. 4 selection."
"Of course there is a vocal group of fans who will be more than happy to tell you there's no chance Stenberg makes it through the first three picks - even if individuals who have covered the draft and prospects for decades think otherwise."
"But the first dozen mock drafts have settled on three specific players being targets for the Blackhawks in the 2026 NHL Draft. And Stenberg has been the most popular pick for Kyle Davidson."
The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery has passed, with the Chicago Blackhawks dropping back the maximum two spots. That outcome reduces hopes of landing one of the top forward prospects in the draft class. As mock drafts are produced by prospect analysts and draft experts, a path appears for Ivar Stenberg to still be available when Chicago picks at No. 4. Some fans argue Stenberg will not last through the first three selections, even though long-time draft and prospect evaluators disagree. The early set of mock drafts converges on three players as targets for Kyle Davidson, and Stenberg is the most frequently selected option for the Blackhawks at that spot.
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