Mathias Brome is in game mode, and that may just work out for him and for the Detroit Red Wings.
The Wings regularly take a flyer on an undrafted European player, hoping he can come over and help them win games.
The latest such example is Brome, a 26-year-old Swedish forward who was signed to a one-year deal last April. He’s had a good showing in training camp, highlighted by regulation and shootout goals in the first scrimmage.
“Impact on the game is a big part,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “You can have a good skill set but if your impact on the game is negligible, then it doesn’t really help.