Otto Stenberg Explained

Otto Stenberg (born 29 May 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey center for Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) as a prospect under contract to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 25th overall by the Blues in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Playing career

Stenberg played as youth within hometown club, Stenungsund HF, before moving to join Frölunda HC junior system. In the 2021–22 season, Stenberg had 35 points in 38 games for Frölunda's U20 team.^[4]

He made his professional debut with Frölunda HC in the SHL during the following 2022–23 season.

In the 2023–24 season, Stenberg appeared in 31 regular-season games for Frölunda HC, collecting three goals and six points. At the conclusion of the season, on 2 May 2024, Stenberg was signed by the St. Louis Blues to a three-year, entry-level contract.^[5]

International play

Stenberg represented Team Sweden as captain at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, winning a silver medal.^[6]

Personal life

Stenberg's younger brothers, Ivar and Knut are both ice hockey players.^{[7] [8]}

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2021–22	Frölunda HC	J18		12	8	16	24	4		3	3	2	5	0
2021–22	Frölunda HC	J20		38	16	19	35	2		3	2	0	2	0
2022–23	Frölunda HC	J18		6	3	5	8	5		5	5	3	8	6
2022–23	Frölunda HC	J20		29	11	15	26	2		2	0	2	2	2
2022–23	Frölunda HC	SHL		23	1	2	3	0		2	0	0	0	0
2023–24	Frölunda HC	J20		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Frölunda HC	SHL		31	3	3	6	8		1	0	0	0	0
2023–24	BIK Karlskoga	Allsv		9	4	5	9	0		12	5	2	7	9
SHL totals				54	4	5	9	8		3	0	0	0	0

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2022	Sweden	U18			6	2	0	2	0
2022	Sweden	HG18			6	5	4	9	0
2023	Sweden	U18			7	7	9	16	4
2024	Sweden	WJC			7	5	4	9	0
Junior totals					26	19	17	36	4

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kennedy . Ian . Midseason NHL Draft rankings: Connor Bedard headlines elite talent at the top . 12 January 2023 . Yahoo . 22 January 2023 . 19 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230119174026/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/midseason-nhl-draft-rankings-connor-bedard-headlines-elite-talent-at-the-top-155348921.html . live .
2. Web site: Ellis . Steven . HLINKA GRETZKY CUP: TOP 15 2023 NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS TO WATCH . 29 July 2022 . The Hockey News . 22 January 2023 . 22 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230122041422/https://thehockeynews.com/news/hlinka-gretzky-cup-top-15-2023-nhl-draft-prospects-to-watch . live .
3. Web site: Pek . Andrew . Blues make three picks in Round 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft . National Hockey League . 28 June 2023 . 29 June 2023 .
4. Web site: Murphy . Bryan . NHL Way-Too-Early Mock Draft 2023: Connor Bedard clear-cut No. 1 pick for next year's class . 19 August 2022 . Sporting News . 22 January 2023 . 22 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230122041422/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/nhl-way-too-early-mock-draft-2023-connor-bedard-no-1/jugfeqruanyqgwzlh4vk3k9p . live .
5. Web site: Blues sign Stenberg to three-year, entry-level contract . . 2 May 2024 . 2 May 2024 .
6. Web site: Kennedy . Ian . NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS TO WATCH AT 2022 WORLD JUNIOR A CHALLENGE . 9 December 2022 . The Hockey News . 22 January 2023 . 22 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230122041423/https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-draft-prospects-to-watch-at-2022-world-junior-a-challenge . live .
7. Web site: Blues draftee Otto Stenberg defined by his versatility and play-driving . . Scott . Wheeler . June 28, 2023 . October 18, 2024.
8. Web site: Ivar Stenberg om att följa storebror Otto i JVM: “Gåshud” . hockeysverige.se . Martin . Jansson . 7 January 2024 . 18 October 2024 . Swedish.