Red Wings prospect Simon Edvinsson took part in the NHLPA Rookie Showcase at the Capitals’ practice facility in Arlington, VA today…
Simon Edvinsson and Fabian Lysell. #redwings #bruins #nhlpa #upperdeck pic.twitter.com/Is4tUhHesO— sportsology (@sportsology) September 6, 2022
And Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff reports that Edvinsson’s wearing the #3 he’s been assigned for the prospect tournament, and wore during the summer development camp:
The Detroit Red Wings haven’t officially committed a roster spot to defenseman Simon Edvinsson. But that doesn’t stop sponsors, odds makers and the media from acting as if they have.
More than 30 NHL prospects were invited to the 12th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase. It was held at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Edvinsson was the only Red Wing.
The event provides Upper Deck — the league’s trading card partner — an opportunity to photograph rookies who have a chance to make NHL rosters this season. They wear their NHL uniforms.
This was the first time Edvinsson wore an official Red Wings uniform with the No. 3 he will wear in Detroit. Edvinsson wore No. 3 at the Red Wings development camp, but players wore practice jerseys. The Red Wings expect Edvinsson to be on the 2022-23 roster. However, GM Steve Yzerman’s rule is that players have to earn a spot. He doesn’t hand out spots just on the basis of talent.
He has said that more than once since becoming Detroit’s general manager.
Continued; wearing a “low number” definitely doesn’t guarantee anything, but it’s good to see that he’s not being shuffled around.
