Stenberg scores twice in 25 seconds in 1st recreation with Sharks

Stenberg is making the adjustment to the smaller North American-sized rink after enjoying with Frolunda of the Swedish Hockey League final season, when he had 33 factors (11 targets, 22 assists) in 43 video games.

It was solely his first recreation right here, however Stenberg mentioned he felt comfy.

“It’s fun, but yeah, it’s different,” he said. “I’ve got to learn as quickly as possible. Just getting stronger (and) faster (will help me adjust). Work on everything. Shoot the puck. I’ve been working the whole summer.”

John McCarthy served as Sharks coach Saturday and was impressed by what he noticed from Stenberg, who may doubtlessly see time on a line this season with middle Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 decide within the 2024 NHL Draft who was fourth within the League in 2025-26 with 115 factors (45 targets, 70 assists) in 82 video games. McCarthy is getting into his fifth season as coach for San Jose of the American Hockey League.

“It’s an adjustment, right? It’s an adjustment for him coming over here, and I thought he handled himself well,” McCarthy mentioned. “Obviously, they were dynamic off the rush; like, the one goal was pretty impressive. You know the skill comes through in times like that.”

The Sharks will face the Utah Mammoth in one other rookie recreation on Sunday, however McCarthy mentioned he wasn’t positive if Stenberg can be within the lineup. Training camp is scheduled to start Thursday, when Stenberg is hoping to proceed to impress in his quest to make his official NHL debut towards the Florida Panthers on Oct. 1.

“It’s super fun to see all the fans and how good they are. This makes me really excited,” Stenberg mentioned. “It’s nice to get going, and yeah, (I’m) ready for training camp.”