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Simon Edvinsson

Defenseman · Detroit Red Wings

2021 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 6 (#6) — Detroit Red Wings

Next Game

Thu, Mar 19 · 7:00 PM ET vs Canadiens

TSN 2, RDS, FanDuel Sports Detroit

Age 236'6"222 lbsShoots LeftKungsbacka, SWE

Current Season

GP

58

Goals

9

Assists

12

Points

21

+/-

+7

S%

12.7%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 16vs CGY000+1019:35
Mar 14@ DAL101-1321:24
Mar 12@ TBL000-1124:12
Mar 10@ FLA0000221:20
Mar 8@ NJD000+1020:27

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$894K

Total Value

$2.68M

Expires

3 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Edvinsson Buries Snapping Beauty

Edvinsson wires a snapper top shelf that leaves goalies shaking their heads in disbelief. Scouts in the stands jot notes on his cannon from the blue line, a shot that turns games on its ear. This highlight reel moment underscores why he's climbing draft radars amid deadline chaos.

Detroit Red Wings
Olympics
Tkachuk Bloodied, Ejected in Fiery Wings-Sens Clash

Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk returns from Olympics duty and immediately bleeds from a thunderous hit by Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, sparking a bench-clearing scrum and a 10-minute misconduct for the Sens star. Tkachuk fumes that Edvinsson lowered his shoulder, while Detroit's Dylan Larkin praises the big Swede for standing tall in his first game back from injury. Refs sort the chaos without a power play for Ottawa, leaving fans debating if the call holds up under league scrutiny.

Detroit Red WingsOttawa Senators
News
Edvinsson, McLellan Spill Practice Intel

Simon Edvinsson and coach Todd McLellan field questions post-practice, dropping hints on injury returns and lineup experiments. These scrums cut through the noise, revealing how a young blueliner meshes with veteran schemes. The insights carry weight as contenders jockey for deadline edge.

Detroit Red Wings
Game Recap
Griffins Chase Record Playoff Clinch - No Edvinsson

The Grand Rapids Griffins host the Manitoba Moose tonight with a chance to lock up an AHL playoff spot and shatter the franchise record by 10 days. Sheldon Dries and Dominik Shine just rejoined the squad after Red Wings duty, bolstering a team that's dominated at 40-7-2-1. Simon Edvinsson's absence from the mix underscores how deep Detroit's system runs, as the Griffins push for history without their top prospect stealing the show.

Detroit Red Wings
Injuries
Swedish Defenseman Edvinsson Returns to Red Wings After Month-Long Absence

Simon Edvinsson is back in the Detroit lineup after missing over a month due to a lower-body injury that sidelined him before the Olympic break. The 23-year-old Swedish defenseman has become a cornerstone of the Red Wings' blue line, and his return reunites him with partner Moritz Seider on the first defensive pairing. Coach Todd McLellan has praised Edvinsson's maturation this season, noting marked improvement across all aspects of his game and a noticeable boost in confidence.

Detroit Red Wings
Trades & Rumors
Copp, Edvinsson, McLellan Media Buzz

Whispers from the Detroit locker room point to Andrew Copp drawing eyes from playoff-hungry GMs as the Olympic break wraps up. Simon Edvinsson's breakout season has scouts buzzing about his next contract, while Todd McLellan's name surfaces again in coaching carousel talks that never seem to end. These three dominate today's media scrum, and with the trade deadline looming, every word carries weight for the Red Wings' push.

Detroit Red Wings

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Simon Edvinsson's stats this season?
Simon Edvinsson has 9 goals and 12 assists for 21 points in 58 games this season.
What team does Simon Edvinsson play for?
Simon Edvinsson is a defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Simon Edvinsson's contract?
Simon Edvinsson has a cap hit of $0.89M with 0 years remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Simon Edvinsson drafted?
Simon Edvinsson was drafted in the 2021 NHL Draft by the Detroit Red Wings in Round 1, Pick 6 (6 overall).
Where is Simon Edvinsson from?
Simon Edvinsson is 23 years old and was born in Kungsbacka, SWE.