Alex Wennberg was a well-thought-of prospect going into the 2013 National Hockey League entry draft. The Swede possessed high quality skating, puck-handling and passing ability. Wennberg’s attractive skill set was capped off by his ability to play centre at a high level (Wennberg played for Allsvensken, the second-highest league in Sweden prior to the draft).
He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets 14th overall that draft. After completing a fairly-productive season in the Swedish Hockey League, Wennberg was ready to make the NHL full-time. Met with much anticipation, the results were a little disappointing.
in 68 games with the Blue Jackets in 2014-15, Wennberg recorded four goals and 16 assists (20 points).