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Red Wings Recall Simon Edvinsson from Grand Rapids

Originally posted on Detroit Hockey Now | By Kevin Allen | Last updated 3/19/24

The Detroit Red Wings, fighting to make the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons, have called up 6-foot-6 defenseman Simon Edvinsson from the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Edvinsson, 21, has played 51 games for the Griffins this season and leads the defensive group with eight goals and 29 points. The towering Swede is considered a two-way defensemen who has improved his defensive prowess this season. He’s one of the reasons why the Griffins have had a successful season.

UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today recalled defenseman Simon Edvinsson from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins.

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Edvinson played two games earlier this season for the Red Wings and recorded one assist. The Red Wings selected him sixth overall in the 2021 NHL draft. He joins Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond as three Steve Yzerman draft picks currently on the Detroit roster.

The Red Wings are currently one point out of a playoff spot going into tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

This article first appeared on Detroit Hockey Now and was syndicated with permission.

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