NHL.com’s Dave Hogg spoke with Red Wings prospect Simon Edvinsson regarding his experiences at the Red Wings’ summer development camp, as well as his expectations for the upcoming season:
Simon Edvinsson didn’t get the full benefit of this summer’s development camp with the Detroit Red Wings but the defenseman prospect said he thinks he learned what he needed to. Edvinsson’s arrival in Detroit was delayed by travel issues, meaning most of his ice time came in the 3-on-3 tournament on the final day.
“It was just awesome to get here after all the struggles with the planes and everything,” Edvinsson said. “Today was about getting to know everyone, and I’m going to be staying in town for the next three weeks to work with a lot of these guys.”
Edvinsson spent his time in Detroit getting ready for the World Junior Championship, where he scored two points (one goal, one assist) and helped Sweden finish third. Now he’s taking a short break before the Red Wings hold prospect camp and their full training camp.
“I want to be in the lineup on the first day of the season,” Edvinsson said. “I know I’m going to have to work hard because we have a lot of great defensemen, but that’s just more motivation for me. I’m going to show everything I’ve got.”
