The Athletic’s Max Bultman posted a set of 10 “bold predictions” for the Red Wings’ 2023-2024 season. I believe that this one might come true:
Simon Edvinsson is called up by Halloween and never sent back down
Boldness level: 3.5/5
Confidence level: 50%After what Edvinsson showed this preseason, I just can’t see any way he isn’t playing a role for the Red Wings at some point this season. Frankly, I thought he deserved to break camp with Detroit — but instead, the team leaned toward its seven veterans, and Edvinsson was among the players sent to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday night. Regardless, there is no such thing as a “final roster” in the NHL, and Edvinsson won’t have to wait too long for his shot.
When that time comes, most likely as an injury call-up, it’ll be on Edvinsson to make sure he makes it impossible for the team to send him back. That means using his remarkable physical gifts and creating offense, of course, but it also means not allowing himself to get caught out of position after doing so. It’ll be a balancing act, but one Edvinsson continues to manage better and better. He looks ready to be a factor for the Red Wings.
Continued (paywall), with some realistic predictions and some guesses; I do believe that, at some point this season, both Simon Edvinsson and Jonatan Berggren will earn opportunities to “stick” with the Red Wings, and I believe that they’ll remain with the Wings after their try-outs. I just don’t think those opportunities will happen until later in the season.
