Red Wings Sign 18-Year-Old Swedish Star to 3-Year Contract

Detroit adds top prospect Eddie Genborg to its AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:50am

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The Detroit Red Wings have signed 18-year-old Swedish forward Eddie Genborg to an amateur tryout contract for the rest of the season that will convert to a three-year entry-level contract beginning next season. Genborg, who was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft, will report to the team's AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Why it matters

The addition of Genborg, a highly touted prospect who has shown significant improvement in his play this season, is an exciting move for the Red Wings as they look to build for the future. Bringing him into the organization now allows the team to get an early look at his development and potentially fast-track his path to the NHL.

The details

Genborg, a 6-foot-2 forward with a left-handed shot, has nine goals and 16 assists (25 points) in 43 games with Timra IK in the SHL this season, a major improvement from the two goals he scored in 28 SHL games a year ago. He also had eight points in seven games for Sweden at the 2026 World Juniors, where the team won gold.

  • Genborg was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft.
  • The Red Wings have signed Genborg to an amateur tryout contract for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
  • Genborg's amateur tryout contract will convert to a three-year entry-level contract beginning with the 2026-27 season.

The players

Eddie Genborg

An 18-year-old Swedish forward who was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft. He is currently playing with Timra IK in the SHL, where he has shown significant improvement this season.

Detroit Red Wings

An NHL team based in Detroit, Michigan that plays in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

Grand Rapids Griffins

The American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“Bringing Genborg into the organization now allows us to get an early look at his development and potentially fast-track his path to the NHL.”

— Steve Yzerman, General Manager, Detroit Red Wings (Sportingnews.com)

What’s next

Genborg will report to the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Red Wings' AHL affiliate, where he will have the opportunity to continue his development and potentially earn a call-up to the NHL in the near future.

The takeaway

The Red Wings' signing of the highly touted Swedish prospect Eddie Genborg is an exciting move that demonstrates the team's commitment to building for the future. Genborg's impressive performance this season, coupled with the Red Wings' track record of developing young talent, suggests he could be a key part of the team's long-term plans.