2025 NHL Draft: Scouting reports from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Eddie Genborg, RW: 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.
Eddie Genborg (Linkoping HC J20)
Another guy with a large, physical presence on the ice is Eddie Genborg. He is 6’2 and 185 lbs. at just 17 years old–clearly, size is his advantage. He is a heavy hitter and plays with a lot of energy. The forward has notched 27 points in 19 games with Linkoping HC this season and represented Sweden’s international junior team in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
While he is a playmaker, his talent lies not so much in what he does with the puck, but what he does without it– something scouts like to keep an eye out for. Eddie could be a phenomenal pickup for a team looking to build up their physicality and size.