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Old 02-27-2026, 10:42 AM   #2175
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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina View Post
That ignores the fact that what Stenberg is doing in the SHL is really impressive, if not historic. I don't know why one would say it's not close given what he's doing.

My view is that both have similar potential but in different ways.
- McKenna's ceiling is a high end offensive producer, like a Patrick Kane. His downside is a guy who still puts up a lot of points, but doesn't necessarily drive offense and has other flaws. So let's say Phil Kessel. Range of outcomes is Kessel to Kane.
- Stenberg is likely to be a more complete player, but his offensive upside is perhaps lower. High end Miko Rantanen. I suppose if you are really worried about him downside is Kappo Kakko. But likely his worst outcome is a middle 6 forward.

That's how I see it. I have McKenna #1 but I don't think we can say "its not close". Stenberg has been producing all season.
I'm not ignoring anything. It's my opinion. That's it. It's not close and I don't think it ever should have been. But that's why the games are played.
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