Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen wisely suggests that Red Wings fans keep an eye on Big Elmer Soderblom, Detroit’s 6’8″ forward prospect, as Soderblom attempts to break into Detroit’s bottom six forward lineup this fall:
One player to watch in training camp is Elmer Soderblom. After a slow start, the 6-foot-8 forward finished with 13 goals in 61 games. Seven of his goals came in his last 20 regular-season games. The Red Wings could use his size. He weighs almost 250 pounds. It wears down opponents to deal with his size. If the Red Wings carry 13 forwards, he could be a candidate to make the team. The issues standing in his way: Detroit could have three goalies on their roster and they many need to carry eight defensemen to protect Albert Johansson from being claimed on waivers. Johansson will be competing with William Lagesson for that No. 8 spot.
Continued; Soderblom is waiver-exempt for one more season, and he’s just starting to put his game together at 22 years of age.
