The Hockey News’s Steven Ellis posted a list of 20 players to watch at the World Junior Championship, and only one Red Wings player made his cut in Simon Edvinsson:
Simon Edvinsson, D (SWE): With Moritz Seider already making his mark, Edvinsson isn’t far away from becoming the next impact Detroit Red Wings defender. A smart defender with tremendous size and reach, Edvinsson moves well for a 6-foot-6 beast and he isn’t afraid to carry the puck down the ice, either. Edvinsson has true top-pairing potential in the NHL, and this will be a good test for the 19-year-old, especially with a Red Wings roster spot a true possibility.
Continued; here’s hoping Edvinsson, who’s banged up a bit, can play tomorrow.
