Eddie Genborg – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

In limited ice time, Genborg has effectively showcased his game. During a brief 40-second shift against Växjö, he initiated the play with a hit behind the net and then defended the front of the net like a seasoned defensive player. In just over 20 seconds against Leksands, he jumped into the forecheck immediately following the faceoff to recover the puck.

Genborg has the ability to play on a top line, generating offense while handling the physical workload to support more offensively minded teammates. His energy, paired with his high playmaking skills, makes him a dangerous player who can use his body to strip the puck from opposing players and has the skills to make an outlet pass to generate offense.

He also excels on high-pressure checking lines. It’s rare for young players to embrace this style of play so early in their careers. While he may not be the flashiest player on the ice, he knows how to earn his spot and positively impact the game, and he has already showcased a foundation of skills in the offensive zone. He finds the smart route to the net, creating space and offering a passing option near the crease. He has shown quick stick work and poise in tight spaces, making him effective with rebounds and deflections.

Genborg is a physically dominant power forward who leverages his size, strength, and relentless competitive spirit to disrupt opponents and separate them from the puck in all three zones. His style of play is characterized by heavy hitting, strong performance along the boards, and effective positioning, especially around the net and while cycling the puck along the walls.

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Eddie Genborg – NHL Draft Projection

Genborg is a reliable defensive player who excels at creating offensive opportunities through his physical play. However, his lack of elite speed, puck-handling skills, and offensive creativity will limit his ceiling. With continued development in his skating and puck skills, Genborg has the potential to establish himself as a reliable power forward or matchup forward in the NHL. He could be drafted as early as a mid-second-round pick or as late as an early third-round pick.

Quotables

“Genborg is a punishing, abrasive winger who’s strong on the puck, uses his physicality to create chances out of pure chaos, and displays soft hands around the net. He is a very direct player that doesn’t implement much misdirection in his game, showing limited offensive upside.” – Ethan Lindley, Dobber Prospects

“Genborg was on Sweden’s first line, although it acted more as a checking unit. He wants to hit everyone in sight – period. I don’t see much offensive potential, but he’s hard to play against, and that’s good. He became a favorite of mine later in the tournament because while he didn’t do much with the puck, he did a lot without it – and scouts notice things like that.” – Steven Ellis, Daily Faceoff

“He’s a lean, long, skilled forward who can create offence off the rush or drive to the net off the puck hunting tips. His ability to make puck plays in traffic is attractive. Genborg has the hockey sense and detail to be used in all situations. At the pro level (SHL), he only averages around eight minutes per game of ice time, but his ice time spikes to over 20 minutes when playing at the junior level.” – Sportsnet, Jason Bukala

Strengths

Under Construction/Improvements to Make

NHL Potential

Genborg has the potential to be a bottom-six power forward in the NHL, contributing energy, physicality, and defensive reliability to his team’s lineup. His playing style is based on strength, positioning, and effective play without the puck, which makes him a valuable asset for teams looking to add size and toughness. However, his offensive potential is limited. His development will rely on improving his skating and puck-handling skills to complement his physical style better. Genborg is comparable to Brandon Tanev of the Winnipeg Jets, known for his hard-hitting, high-energy play, defensive reliability, and ability to contribute to secondary scoring.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk –3/5, Reward – 4/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense – 5.5/10, Defence – 7.5/10

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