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Springfield Thunderbirds Fans, Get Ready for New Prospect Otto Steinberg!
The St. Louis Blues are set to welcome a new key prospect to the team, and Springfield Thunderbirds fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of 25-year-old Otto Steinberg. The talented young forward was selected 25th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft and will be loaned to the Thunderbirds after spending the first half of the season with Malmo of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Steinberg has been impressing many with his skills, including eight points in seven games at the World Junior Championships with Sweden. In his current stint with Malmo, he has racked up 17 points in 14 games.
“We have agreed that it would be best for Otto to begin his career in North America now,” said Blues general manager Doug Armstrong. “We look forward to him joining us at Springfield and continuing to develop alongside many other prospects.”
Steinberg will join forces with Dalibor Dvorsky, who was selected 15 picks ahead of him in the same draft, making the Thunderbirds a hub for some of the NHL’s most exciting rising stars.
Before making the move to North America, Steinberg made his SHL debut at 17 and has since appeared in 75 games, scoring 15 points. This season, he has six points in 25 games with Malmo.
Not only is Steinberg an exciting player, but he is also a Swedish born and bred, hailing from Frölunda, one of Sweden’s most successful clubs. His current loan stint with Malmo is aimed at helping him play a bigger role, but he still has yet to find his scoring touch, averaging only 16:43 minutes of ice time per game.
At 19, Steinberg is still developing, and it’s unclear when he will make his AHL debut. However, it’s an exciting addition to a Dworsky-led team that was recently selected for the AHL All-Star Classic.
FAQs:
Q: What league does Otto Steinberg currently play in?
A: Otto Steinberg currently plays in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) for Malmo.
Q: How many points has Steinberg scored so far in the SHL?
A: Steinberg has six points in 25 games with Malmo.
Q: What is Steinberg’s expected role in North America?
A: Steinberg will be loaned to the Springfield Thunderbirds, where he will be given opportunities to develop alongside other prospects like Dalibor Dvorsky.
Q: When can we expect Steinberg to make his AHL debut?
A: The exact date is unclear, but it’s expected to be in the second half of the season or early next year.
Conclusion:
The addition of Otto Steinberg to the Springfield Thunderbirds is a significant one, bringing much excitement to fans of the team. With his impressive skills and the support of the Blues, Steinberg has a bright future in the NHL. As he adapts to the physicality and pace of the AHL, he is certain to make an impact and become a productive NHL player in the near future.
