Simon Edvinsson (born 5 February 2003) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Considered a top prospect for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Edvinsson was selected in the first-round, sixth overall, by the Detroit Red Wings.[1]
Simon Edvinsson | |||
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Simon Edvinsson in action at the NHL Prospects Tournament. | |||
Born |
(2003-02-05) 5 February 2003 (age 19) Onsala, Sweden | ||
Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | ||
Weight | 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
Detroit Red Wings Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) Frölunda HC | ||
NHL Draft |
6th overall, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 2020–present |
Edvinsson had six points in 14 games playing for Frölunda HC's junior team in the J20 SuperElit.[2]
In the 2021–22 season, his first full season in the SHL, Edvinsson has recorded 19 points in 44 regular season games from the blueline for Frölunda HC. He was named a finalist for the SHL Rookie of the Year Award and led all league rookies with an average of 19:46 time on ice. His 19 points were fourth-most all time for a defenseman under the age of 19 in the SHL. Following a semi-final defeat in the playoffs, Edvinsson was signed by Red Wings to a three-year, entry-level contract on 25 April 2022.[3]
Edvinsson's father, Tobbe is a police officer, and his mother, Åsa, is a personal trainer. He has a younger brother, Hannes. During the offseason, Edvinsson trains in mixed martial arts, which he credits for helping him to control his body.[4] He cites Victor Hedman, Miro Heiskanen, and Cale Makar as role models.[5]
Medal record | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
![]() | 2022 Canada | |
World U18 Championships | ||
![]() | 2021 Canada |
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2019–20 | Frölunda HC | J20 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Frölunda HC | J20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2020–21 | Frölunda HC | SHL | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2020–21 | Västerås IK | Allsv | 14 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||
2021–22 | Frölunda HC | SHL | 44 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||
SHL totals | 54 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2019 | Sweden | U17 | 6th | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
2021 | Sweden | U18 | ![]() |
7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | |
2022 | Sweden | WJC | ![]() |
6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Junior totals | 18 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | Detroit Red Wings first round draft pick 2021 |
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