{"id":555172,"date":"2026-04-18T10:12:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T10:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/555172\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T10:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T10:12:29","slug":"sjhn-daily-central-scouting-final-rankings-cuda-playoff-match-up-set-sharks-no-9-in-lottery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/555172\/","title":{"rendered":"SJHN Daily: Central Scouting Final Rankings, Cuda Playoff Match-Up Set, Sharks No. 9 in Lottery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg lead the North American and International NHL Central Scouting final rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

McKenna, who totaled 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games with Penn State, is ranked ahead of defensemen Chase Reid, Carson Carels, Keaton Verhoeff, and Daxon Rudolph respectively. The second-highest ranked North American forward is Brantford\u2019s Caleb Malholtra.<\/p>\n

Ivar Stenberg\u2019s season included World Junior gold and a Swedish Hockey League season with stats in the same realm as Henrik Sedin. He tops the international skaters list followed by Latvian defenseman Alberts Smits.#NHLDraft<\/a> Rankings: https:\/\/t.co\/wn3T4uG0f9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PIXmTWSqEb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Stenberg put up the most points in an SHL draft year since the Sedin twins in 1998-99. He was ranked just ahead of defensive prospect Alberts Smits, who suited up for Latvia at the Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n

The San Jose Sharks are No. 9 in the 2026 Draft Lottery; the lottery will be on May 5. San Jose has a 5 percent chance of winning the No. 1 pick.<\/p>\n

The Sharks also have the Edmonton Oilers\u2019 first-round pick. The Oilers take on the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the playoffs.<\/p>\n

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW\u2026<\/p>\n

How has Will Smith<\/a> improved this season?<\/p>\n

Eric Pohlkamp<\/a> signed his entry-level-contract!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Former Chicago Steel general manager knew Macklin Celebrini<\/a> was special.<\/p>\n

Pavol Regenda<\/a> talks free agency and lacking playing time.<\/p>\n

John Klingberg<\/a> still wants to play.<\/p>\n

Macklin Celebrini<\/a> passes Joe Thornton for the most single-season points in franchise history.<\/p>\n

William Eklund discusses his brother\u2019s NHL debut:<\/p>\n

OTHER SHARKS NEWS\u2026<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25PuckPedia Breaking News\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

At least 8 teams (& up to 10) will have a performance bonus overage cap charge in 26-27. #Isles<\/a>#GoAvsGo<\/a>#TexasHockey<\/a>#GoHabsGo<\/a>#NJDevils<\/a>#SJSharks<\/a>#LetsGoOilers<\/a>#TimetoHunt<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out the amounts, who earned them, & morehttps:\/\/t.co\/1vMlQd9WPo<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/86wUcrlw2p<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Steph Curry, George Kittle among Bay Area athletes to praise Celebrini for breaking Thornton\u2019s franchise record<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The @SanJoseSharks<\/a> have re-assigned F Igor Chernyshov and D Luca Cagnoni have been re-assigned to the #SJBarracuda<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Iq274aKh9Y<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 x \u2013 SJ Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The San Jose Barracuda will be facing the Henderson Silver Knights in a best-of-3 first round in the playoffs. They\u2019re pretty banged up right now, though, and have lost 10 of their last 11.<\/p>\n

Per @NickNollen<\/a>,
\u2013 Oliver Wahlstrom will miss his second game, lower body inj.
\u2013 Colin White will not play due to a personal matter
\u2013 Lucas Carlsson & Mattias Havelid still not available
\u2013 Nolan Allan did not make the trip, not expected to play this weekend #SJBarracuda<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Madison Montez (@MadsinSports) April 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Assessing Yaroslav Askarov\u2019s first full NHL season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A lot to like from Luca Cagnoni last night!! Here are some of little things that impressed me in his game last night versus Nashville. I know he played 6 NHL games already so relax #thebite<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tKhd9IuunG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 jason demers (@jasondemers5) April 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

AROUND THE NHL\u2026<\/p>\n

Jonathan Quick<\/a> played his last NHL game.<\/p>\n

Sidney Crosby<\/a> talks rivalry with Philadelphia Flyers.<\/p>\n

The complete first-round playoff schedule is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kyle Davidson<\/a> extended as Chicago Blackhawks\u2019 general manager.<\/p>\n

Boston Bruins<\/a> to face Buffalo Sabres in first round.<\/p>\n

Rick Bowness will return as Columbus Blue Jackets head coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“I can’t really predict the future.”<\/p>\n

Auston Matthews speaks on his future in Toronto. pic.twitter.com\/i3FHZtKfx9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Has Dougie Hamilton<\/a> played his last game with the New Jersey Devils?<\/p>\n

Will Patrick Kane<\/a> return to the Detroit Red Wings?<\/p>\n

Equipment mishap<\/a> led to funny warmups at ECHL game.<\/p>\n

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