The Red Wings signed 19-year-old winger Eddie Genborg to an entry level contract this past spring, but it’s expected that the Wings will allow Genborg to remain with Timra IK of the SHL this upcoming season.
This morning, Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff profiles the 6’2,” 198-pound Genborg:
Three Reasons Why Genborg Will Play in the NHL
- He’s an agitating presence. Genborg is a going concern. He will antagonize other teams.
- The kid can score. No, Genborg won’t be a 30-40 goal scorer as an NHLer. But 13-15 goals per year and being hard to play against will keep you in the league for a long time.
- His physical play. Genborg isn’t merely a rat. He delivers massive body checks that can change the momentum of a game.
What May Hold Him Back
Genborg faces the same question that dogs many up-and-comers. Can he score enough at the NHL level? There’s also the worry whether his energetic, fearless style of play will make him more susceptible to injury.
Continued; Genborg may end up being another Tomas Holmstrom-like player, and the Red Wings need that kind of player very badly.
