ST. PAUL, Minn. — In describing Otto Stenberg as a hockey player, two words might jump to mind: compete and complete.

Stenberg, a 2023 first-round pick of the Blues, is entering his first full season in North America this fall after making the midseason jump from Sweden to AHL affiliate Springfield (Massachusetts) last season. He made a big enough impression during his time with the Thunderbirds and continued that in two games of the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in Minnesota.

Stenberg had two primary assists on Friday night during a 6-4 win over the Wild, including a sneaky cross-crease pass that set up Justin Carbonneau for the game-winning goal. On Saturday night, in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Blackhawks, Stenberg scored just 1:18 into the first period, disrupting a Chicago zone exit

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