Eddie Genborg has signed a three-year rookie contract with the Detroit Red Wings, according to reports from two Swedish newspapers. The contract is set to begin next season. The 18-year-old forward, who previously played for Linköping HC and made a mark at the junior World Championships this winter, is reportedly expected to join the Red Wings' farm team, Grand Rapids, soon to try to secure a spot there.
However, there are conflicting reports about his immediate plans: one source indicates he may stay with Timrå IK for another season, while another suggests he will move to the United States. Linköping HC is said to receive a financial benefit from the deal.