Of Red Wings-related World Junior Championship note this morning:
- The Sporting News’s Bryan Murphy posted a list of 10 prospects to watch at the World Junior Championship, which begins in Edmonton today, and #1 on his list is one Simon Edvinsson…
1. Simon Edvinsson, D, Sweden: If there’s one player outside of the North American teams that is a must-watch, it’s Edvinsson. The towering defenseman for Sweden was taken by the Red Wings with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 draft.
Edvinsson excels in all three zones of the ice. Not only can he play physically, but his long stride allows him to be a strong puck carrier. He ended his 2021-22 campaign with 19 points in 44 games for Frölunda HC of the SHL. The Swede should be in the running for best defenseman at the World Juniors.
2. And Edvinsson is named in Future Considerations’ Austin Broad’s “Prospects to Watch” as well:
Simon Edvinsson, D, Detroit Red Wings: Sweden always has a strong defense group and this roster is no different, and the headliner has to be Simon Edvinsson. He’s a smooth-skating, two-way defender who can drive play from the backend. Edvinsson has all the skills and physical traits to be top tier NHL defender and after he was a force in Sweden’s two games during the December tournament. Detroit Red Wings fans can expect him to take another big step this time around.
