The forward praised Celebrini's current standing among professional players, noting the potential impact of their pairing on the ice.
"He's one of the best in the world," said Stenberg.
The opening round continued with the Vancouver Canucks selecting center Caleb Malhotra at number three, followed by the Buffalo Sabres taking defenseman Daxon Rudolph fourth, and the New York Rangers choosing defenseman Alberts Smits fifth.
According to a report by Pension Plan Puppets, the draft order shifts left several highly rated prospects available for day two, including defenseman Alexander Bilecki and forward Ryder Cali.
The Ottawa Senators altered early consensus draft projections by selecting both Jonas Lagerberg Hoen and Jaxon Cover during the late stage of the first round.
The Toronto Maple Leafs currently hold the 60th and 69th overall selections in the second round, where prospects such as Niklas Aaram-Olsen, Mathis Preston, Simas Ignatavicius, Xavier Villeneuve, and Adam Goljer remain available.
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Scouting reports highlight remaining top talents like right-shot winger Casey Mutryn from the US National Development Team and 6-foot-4 Swedish defenseman William Håkansson as prominent options entering the final rounds.
