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Sandman · 02-11-2025, 04:53 AM

Draft Thoughts (Swedish Edition, Vol. 7):

RW Eddie Genborg (6'2",185lbs)
Linkoping (J20): 25gp/ 17g/ 15a/ 32pts, +19, 26 PIM
Linkoping (SHL): 19gp/ 2g/ 0a/ 2pts, +2, 0 PIM

Winger Eddie Genborg is a hard-hitting power-winger who plays with energy and intensity, and though he only plays an average of 8 minutes per game in the SHL, he has distinguished himself from many of his peers by getting into 19 games so far this season in the nation's top men's league. Genborg was ranked #11 for EU Skaters in Central Scouting's Midterm rankings, Bob McKenzie has him at #42, and Craig Button has him at #22 on his Draft list. Genborg showed up in the summer for Team Sweden in the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup (3 points in 5 games), and in December's WJAC (2 goals and 3 points in 5 games). Obviously, he's an excellent finisher, with soft hands in-tight and a powerful shot on a lethal release. He will crash the crease for garbage goals, and will plant himself in front of the net to screen the goalie; he drives the inside, and scores most of his goals from the low slot. He plays a hard-nosed, robust physical game, initiating contact early and often, finishing every check and delivering some bone-rattling hits in the process. He has a presence on the ice- he intimidates, causes multiple turnovers, and agitates with his intense "in your face" style. He's a beast on the forecheck, extends plays in the hard areas, and brings energy to his team.

Genborg has sneaky skill, and high-end hockey sense, but isn't too dynamic, and keeps things mostly simple. He's known as a capable playmaker, and understands how to draw pressure away from teammates in order to open space to pass into. He can create chances off the rush, and is able to make plays in traffic. According to some reports, his off-puck game is one of his best attributes, and scouts like him almost as much for what he does without the puck, as he does in possession. He's always in excellent position to support the play in all 3 zones, always playable, and understands how to affect space by skating the right routes. Genborg is an above-average skater with smooth edges and agility who can win races to loose pucks, separate in open ice, and challenge defenders off the rush. He can hold off opponents with his solid puck-protection, keeps his feet moving through checks, powers through defenders, and can handle in tight spaces. He will give-and-go with teammates through the neutral zone to open space, but he can also opt to rush the puck through exits and entries on occasion. Genborg is reliable and well-positioned defensively to seal off plays, but is also aggressive and hard to play against. He proactively lifts sticks, and protects his goalie like a defenseman. Genborg has good promise as a middle-six power-forward in the NHL, but there may be potential for more if he keeps growing his offensive game and upgrades his strength and skating. He's a second-rounder for sure, but he could sneak into the first.

02-11-2025, 04:53 AM	#884
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	Draft Thoughts (Swedish Edition, Vol. 7): RW Eddie Genborg (6'2",185lbs) Linkoping (J20): 25gp/ 17g/ 15a/ 32pts, +19, 26 PIM Linkoping (SHL): 19gp/ 2g/ 0a/ 2pts, +2, 0 PIM Winger Eddie Genborg is a hard-hitting power-winger who plays with energy and intensity, and though he only plays an average of 8 minutes per game in the SHL, he has distinguished himself from many of his peers by getting into 19 games so far this season in the nation's top men's league. Genborg was ranked #11 for EU Skaters in Central Scouting's Midterm rankings, Bob McKenzie has him at #42, and Craig Button has him at #22 on his Draft list. Genborg showed up in the summer for Team Sweden in the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup (3 points in 5 games), and in December's WJAC (2 goals and 3 points in 5 games). Obviously, he's an excellent finisher, with soft hands in-tight and a powerful shot on a lethal release. He will crash the crease for garbage goals, and will plant himself in front of the net to screen the goalie; he drives the inside, and scores most of his goals from the low slot. He plays a hard-nosed, robust physical game, initiating contact early and often, finishing every check and delivering some bone-rattling hits in the process. He has a presence on the ice- he intimidates, causes multiple turnovers, and agitates with his intense "in your face" style. He's a beast on the forecheck, extends plays in the hard areas, and brings energy to his team. Genborg has sneaky skill, and high-end hockey sense, but isn't too dynamic, and keeps things mostly simple. He's known as a capable playmaker, and understands how to draw pressure away from teammates in order to open space to pass into. He can create chances off the rush, and is able to make plays in traffic. According to some reports, his off-puck game is one of his best attributes, and scouts like him almost as much for what he does without the puck, as he does in possession. He's always in excellent position to support the play in all 3 zones, always playable, and understands how to affect space by skating the right routes. Genborg is an above-average skater with smooth edges and agility who can win races to loose pucks, separate in open ice, and challenge defenders off the rush. He can hold off opponents with his solid puck-protection, keeps his feet moving through checks, powers through defenders, and can handle in tight spaces. He will give-and-go with teammates through the neutral zone to open space, but he can also opt to rush the puck through exits and entries on occasion. Genborg is reliable and well-positioned defensively to seal off plays, but is also aggressive and hard to play against. He proactively lifts sticks, and protects his goalie like a defenseman. Genborg has good promise as a middle-six power-forward in the NHL, but there may be potential for more if he keeps growing his offensive game and upgrades his strength and skating. He's a second-rounder for sure, but he could sneak into the first.