He was a very talented kid, who went from being very highly thought of in Detroit, to back in Sweden very quickly, after turning Pro. This after a great year in college (Denver) and also a great USHL season. He wasn’t new to the NA game.
He just couldn’t adjust to Pro hockey. He struggled so badly in Grand Rapids, they simply couldn’t put him out there anymore. He was that bad, and finished his 1st season in the ECHL before being loaned back to Sweden, and eventually Detroit not qualifying him again.
Perfect example of a kid going Pro way to early. Nobody should be surprised though, if he returns to NA and makes a name for himself.
The talent is there. Just maybe the maturity wasn’t a few years ago. He was likely always going to get this second chance. I think even Detroit would tell you that. In fact, I think they would’ve been interested under the right circumstance. They know him better than anyone. That time has likely passed though.