3 NHL rookies who will make an immediate impact

The NHL has some intriguing prospects about to hit the ice for the upcoming 2026-27 season, and three players can make immediate impacts for their organizations. Being the first overall pick, Gavin McKenna can have an immediate impact for the Leafs and will get tons of playing time for them. Ivar Stenberg, who some people think is the best player in this class, joins a young Sharks club ready to compete, and Viggo Bjorck of the Winnipeg Jets can be a sneaky good player for them.

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