DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills filed a notebook article in which he discusses Theodor Niederbach’s comments which were made during the Red Wings’ summer development camp:
Theodor Niederbach aspires to be an NHL player as soon as possible. But before the Detroit Red Wings forward prospect heads to North America, Niederbach wants to prove himself in the Swedish Hockey League.
“I want to get faster and stronger,” said Niederbach, who was the Red Wings’ 51st overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. “I want to be good at the SHL level before I go over here.”
Niederbach gained valuable experience for Frolunda HC last season, earning 16 points on nine goals and seven assists in 51 games.
“You play against full-grown men,” the 20-year-old said. “It’s tough every game. The SHL is a good league, and every team is good, so it has helped me a lot.”
Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman said Niederbach has a lot of upside.
“Niederbach is a smart centerman from Sweden. Right-handed shot. Very talented, very skilled,” Yzerman said on Oct. 7, 2020. “He missed some hockey with an injury the previous year, so like most of the kids, he’s going to take some time to mature and physically evolve. We’re excited about his potential.”
