Bleacher Report’s Lyle Richardson compiled a list of 10 NHL players who Richardson believes will become star players this upcoming season, and Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson makes the list:
Simon Edvinsson, Detroit Red Wings
A promising performance by Simon Edvinsson was among the few bright spots in another disappointing season for the Detroit Red Wings. After totaling four points in 25 games over the previous two years, the 22-year-old defenseman had 31 points in 78 games with a team-leading plus/minus of plus-12.
The sixth-overall pick in the 2021 draft, Edvinsson’s emergence as a potential top-line defenseman was much-anticipated by Red Wings fans. His performance last season while logging 21:07 minutes of ice time per game suggests bigger things to come.
At 6′ 6″ and 209 pounds, Edvinsson towers over his opponents. He also has the all-around skills to dominate play. Given his age, he still has plenty of time to grow his game.
Edvinsson’s solid play gives the Red Wings some options. They can put him on the first pairing with Moritz Seider to form one of the best young pairings in the league, or they can have him play on the second pairing to spread skill among their top four.
