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Blackhawks eye McKenna or Stenberg for No. 1 pick

The Chicago Blackhawks hold the second-best odds to win the NHL draft lottery Tuesday, setting up a choice between forwards Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg.

With a 13.5% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick, the Blackhawks face a significant decision for their future core. The organization is weighing generational offensive talent Gavin McKenna against Swedish prospect Ivar Stenberg. McKenna, 18, has dominated college hockey with 51 points in 34 games for Penn State, though his stock has been scrutinized following recent legal charges. newsbetting.bond

Stenberg, also 18, has emerged as a contender after a successful season in Sweden. While McKenna is viewed as a premier playmaker, Stenberg represents a different style of prospect coming out of Europe. The draft lottery takes place Tuesday evening.