Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli lists 10 players who he believes are ready to break out as star players this upcoming season, and he lists Simon Edvinsson among their number:
SIMON EDVINSSON
Left Defense, Detroit Red Wings
Age: 21
Last Year: 16 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 Pts
Seravalli Sees: 70 GP, 3 G, 15 A, 18 Pts
Scoop: Without making too bold of a prediction, Edvinsson is already the Wings’ second-best defenseman behind only Moritz Seider. It’s been a methodical development from Grands Rapids to Motown, with a taste of the NHL each of the last two seasons. But it’s only been a taste. Edvinsson is ready for more. He might not be a significant point producer at the NHL level, but the 6-foot-6, No. 6 overall pick from 2021 has a strong shot and moves really well for a mountain of a man. He should be chewing up 20 minutes a night this season.
