Prospect Info: Henrik Borgström (2016, #23 overall), Univ. of Denver (NCAA), signed ELC on 3/26/2018

[Chaos2k7]

At minimum he gets 9 games

No, if Borg plays one professional game, that means that he has signed a contract and given up his NCAA rights. If he is not on Florida, he would have to be in the AHL. Either way, no 9 game max, he would be on his first year of the ELC regardless.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Probably will never become an elite defensive player, but as long as he is average he will be great. Just pair him with better defensive players.

Another thing: You don't have to defend when you have the puck.

He should focus on using his skating, stick skills, length to dispossess opposing players of the puck. Doesn't seem like he has any physical element to his game.

There will be a learning curve for him once he is NHL. He will need good coaching.

Good thing he has a Finnish buddy on the team who lives and breathes hockey. I think he'll be fine. If he doesn't make the NHL next year i'll be disappointed.

 

[IceManCat]

No, if Borg plays one professional game, that means that he has signed a contract and given up his NCAA rights. If he is not on Florida, he would have to be in the AHL. Either way, no 9 game max, he would be on his first year of the ELC regardless.

Yes true I forgot he is an NCAA player

 

[BabyBennettov]

Yeah... The guy isn't physical, but he is no Phil Kessel... Like a Malkin, he will play the boards to make plays if need be, that's all you ask of your offensive player !

Actually, I like the Huberdeau's comparison someone made... He has that kind of goofy skating stride. He isn't as crouched as Huberdeau, and has his head up all the time.

He should have been in the NHL this year, and he will compete for the Calder next.

 

[RogerRoger]

Yeah... The guy isn't physical, but he is no Phil Kessel... Like a Malkin, he will play the boards to make plays if need be, that's all you ask of your offensive player !

Actually, I like the Huberdeau's comparison someone made... He has that kind of goofy skating stride. He isn't as crouched as Huberdeau, and has his head up all the time.

He should have been in the NHL this year, and he will compete for the Calder next.

Yeah and Huberdeau didn't have much of a defensive game in the Q.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Yeah and Huberdeau didn't have much of a defensive game in the Q.

Exactly which shows you can learn it if you’re committed. Best part is you know he’s going to be around Barkov 24/7 and he’ll be learning by watching him. I’d be willing to bet Borgstrom becomes a very adequate defensive player.

 

[I am not exposed]

Exactly which shows you can learn it if you’re committed. Best part is you know he’s going to be around Barkov 24/7 and he’ll be learning by watching him. I’d be willing to bet Borgstrom becomes a very adequate defensive player.

For a brief moment, I thought you were talking about his video game skills!

 

[FinlandPanther]

For a brief moment, I thought you were talking about his video game skills!

He’ll never be as good with his defensive or video game skills. Barkov is a computer.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Good thing he has a Finnish buddy on the team who lives and breathes hockey. I think he'll be fine. If he doesn't make the NHL next year i'll be disappointed.

He's gotta make the team first to get those Jagr cheat codes from Barky.

 

[Gentle Man]

Any chance they call him up if they get eliminated early and Vatrano/Malgin aren't ready yet?

Rather try him out than have Vruseless keep faking it.

 

[ShootIt]

I would assume the team would like to sign him ASAP.

Don't think he has much more to work on that requires him to stay in college to evolve as a hockey player. Stint in the NHL or the AHL would be beneficial for him going into next year/TC. Assume he would jump straight into the NHL even with Malgin healthy.

 

[Mogo]

Exactly which shows you can learn it if you’re committed. Best part is you know he’s going to be around Barkov 24/7 and he’ll be learning by watching him. I’d be willing to bet Borgstrom becomes a very adequate defensive player.

I really hope Barkov's training attitude will rub off on him too. There personas whoever are funny. They are like that total opposite

 

[Chaos2k7]

Remember Borg is a student athlete. Much more likely he comes to camp next year.

 

[Gentle Man]

Remember Borg is a student athlete. Much more likely he comes to camp next year.

Denver University is on a quarter system so he could just take summer classes

The new quarter isnt till March 29 ish. If they are eliminated by then.....

Money and hockey or school

 

[MintyFresh88]

Remember Borg is a student athlete. Much more likely he comes to camp next year.

It could be the same approach that Bjugstad took when he made his debut...he played the last 11 games 12-13 season after his college season ended. I'm pretty sure Bjugstad finished school after that in some sort of alternate timeline. It will depend on when Borgstrom's season ends though, but I'd love to see him in a few games this season, but that's just my selfish opinion.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Denver University is on a quarter system so he could just take summer classes

The new quarter isnt till March 29 ish. If they are eliminated by then.....

Money and hockey or school

Nice catch Puma

 

[RainingRats]

If he could play for us this year, I'm sure his agent is going to want to burn a year off his ELC and Tallon will probably sign him. Not worth the risk of him going the free agent route, even though I think that's quite unlikely.

 

[Jakeybonz]

If he could play for us this year, I'm sure his agent is going to want to burn a year off his ELC and Tallon will probably sign him. Not worth the risk of him going the free agent route, even though I think that's quite unlikely.

that's why I thought it was so stupid that this wasn't that year. he should've been with us the whole season and we wouldn't have that prob. oh right and we might even be in a playoff spot.

 

[Gentle Man]

If he could play for us this year, I'm sure his agent is going to want to burn a year off his ELC and Tallon will probably sign him. Not worth the risk of him going the free agent route, even though I think that's quite unlikely.

Well, as long as we dont play him in 9 regular season games, the year isnt burned I believe. Playoffs does include this though.

So, we could play him in 8 games, provided we do need him to help us finish out the race. If he excels, use him in the playoffs and burn that shit (I wouldnt be against it). If we dont make it, no harm done. If we do make it but he doesnt excel, sit him during the playoffs and again no harm done.

Anyone but Vrbata. He honestly looks like he doesnt give a shit anymore

 

[RainingRats]

Well, as long as we dont play him in 9 regular season games, the year isnt burned I believe. Playoffs does include this though.

So, we could play him in 8 games, provided we do need him to help us finish out the race. If he excels, use him in the playoffs and burn that **** (I wouldnt be against it). If we dont make it, no harm done. If we do make it but he doesnt excel, sit him during the playoffs and again no harm done.

Anyone but Vrbata. He honestly looks like he doesnt give a **** anymore

I think the 9 game rule is different for college players

 

[Gentle Man]

I think the 9 game rule is different for college players

Oh yeah. Duh...

He would be signed to an ATO wouldnt he?

 

[drktmplr12]

dude's up to 195 lbs.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Best case scenario this season would be a Bjugstad type deal. Signs and comes straight to the NHL with an agreement that he will play a minimum of 10 games this year to burn that first year of the ELC.

More likely he comes to camp next season IMO.

A guy like Borgstrom has a decent chance to hit bonuses and escalators on his rookie deal. It will be interesting how the team, agent, and Borg himself want to do it.

 

[Chaos2k7]

dude's up to 195 lbs.

Also the exact reason he went back to school this past year. To continue his development physically. He said so himself.

 

[Chaos2k7]

If I was Dale, I would have a max ELC offer ready for the moment his agent calls. 1st year be damned.

He is a special talent, the faster he can be gauged against the worlds best, the better.