The Red Wings will have 9 prospects participating in the World Junior Championship in Edmonton, Alberta, starting tomorrow. I’ve broken down each prospect, and DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills does so today. Among his observations:
Blueliners Simon Edvinsson and William Wallinder will play for Team Sweden.
Edvinsson had two goals and 17 assists in 44 games last season with Frolunda HC’s Swedish Hockey League team. The Red Wings’ sixth overall pick in 2021, Edvinsson was also named a finalist for the SHL Rookie of the Year.
Wallinder, who was Detroit’s 32nd overall pick in 2020, led all U20 SHL defensemen in 2021-22 with 19 points in 47 games with Rogle BK.
Also representing Sweden is forward Theodor Niederbach, who was Detroit’s 51st overall pick in 2020. In his second campaign with Frolunda HC, Niederbach recorded nine goals and seven assists in 51 games.
Continued; this is a good, concise summary of the players’ backgrounds…
