Simon Edvinsson

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Simon Edvinsson
Edvinson 2022 TC Prospects Tournament.jpg
Simon Edvinsson in action at the NHL Prospects Tournament.
Born (2003-02-05) 5 February 2003 (age 20)
Onsala, Sweden
Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Detroit Red Wings
Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
Frölunda HC
NHL Draft 6th overall, 2021
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2020–present

Simon Edvinsson (born 5 February 2003) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Considered a top prospect for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Edvinsson was selected in the first-round, sixth overall, by the Detroit Red Wings.[1]

Playing career

Edvinsson scoring an empty net goal for the Grand Rapids Griffins

Edvinsson had six points in 14 games playing for Frölunda HC's junior team in the J20 SuperElit.[2]

In the 2021–22 season, his first full season in the SHL, Edvinsson has recorded 19 points in 44 regular season games from the blueline for Frölunda HC. He was named a finalist for the SHL Rookie of the Year Award and led all league rookies with an average of 19:46 time on ice. His 19 points were fourth-most all time for a defenseman under the age of 19 in the SHL. Following a semi-final defeat in the playoffs, Edvinsson was signed by Red Wings to a three-year, entry-level contract on 25 April 2022.[3]

Personal life

Edvinsson's father, Tobbe is a police officer, and his mother, Åsa, is a personal trainer. He has a younger brother, Hannes. During the offseason, Edvinsson trains in mixed martial arts, which he credits for helping him to control his body.[4] He cites Victor Hedman, Miro Heiskanen, and Cale Makar as role models.[5]

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Canada
World U18 Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Canada

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 Frölunda HC J20 8 0 6 6 10 — — — — —
2020–21 Frölunda HC J20 14 1 5 6 10 — — — — —
2020–21 Frölunda HC SHL 10 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
2020–21 Västerås IK Allsv 14 0 5 5 0 6 1 2 3 8
2021–22 Frölunda HC SHL 44 2 17 19 18 5 0 2 2 6
SHL totals 54 2 18 20 18 6 0 2 2 6

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Sweden U17 6th 5 0 5 5 0
2021 Sweden U18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 1 3 4 8
2022 Sweden WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 6 1 1 2 2
Junior totals 18 2 9 11 10

References

  1. ^ Button, Craig. "Defencemen dominate early look at 2021 draft class". TSN. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  2. ^ Shulman, Mike. "Top prospects who have caught the attention of scouts overseas". Sportsnet. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Red Wings sign defenseman Simon Edvinsson". Detroit Red Wings. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  4. ^ Wheeler, Scott. "What is the allure of prospect Simon Edvinsson in the NHL Draft: 'Just imagine how good he can be'". The Athletic. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  5. ^ Masters, Mark (20 July 2021). "Top prospect Edvinsson on admiring Hedman, adapting to smaller ice - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved 15 August 2022.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Detroit Red Wings first round draft pick
2021 		Succeeded by
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