The Grand Rapids Griffins have been posting “2023-2024 Player in Review” articles regarding the players who took part in the Griffins’ 23-24 season, and today, Andrew Streitel discusses Simon Edvinsson’s performance:
Defenseman Simon Edvinsson skated in his second season with the Griffins and logged a career-high 30 points (8-22—30), 51 penalty minutes and a plus-five rating in 54 regular-season games. He then posted two points (0-2—2) and six penalty minutes in six postseason outings. For his efforts, the 21-year-old was named to the 2023-24 AHL Top Prospects Team, becoming the first Griffin to be honored on the list that began in the 2022-23 campaign.
Edvinsson also suited up for a career-best 16 games with the Detroit Red Wings and notched two points (1-1—2), four penalty minutes and an even plus-minus rating.
Regular Season Stat Line
54 GP, 8 goals, 22 assists, 30 points, +5 rating, 51 PIM with GRG
16 GP, 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points, +0 rating, 4 PIM with DETPostseason Stat Line
6 GP, 0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points, -1 rating, 6 PIM with GRG
Contract Status
Under contract with Detroit through 2025-26 season
Continued; it’s highly probable that Edvinsson’s AHL career has ended.
