DETROIT, Mich — Reports from overseas indicate that Red Wings prospect Axel Holmstrom could be on his way over to North America now that Skellefteå's season is over after being eliminated by Christoffer Ehn and Frölunda HC.
“I have received signals that they want of me, leaning in that direction,” reports the Sports Bladet, on Wednesday. Holmstrom’s contract situation with Skellefteå remains to be seen, but the Red Wings previously expressed interest and patience with his development in Sweden. From what I’ve heard from a source in the NHL is that they’re ready to have Holmstrom begin his development in North America now that the team is poised to take a new direction; a la rebuild and reload.