Abel to Yzerman · Jun 26, 2022
A Bigger Simon Edvinsson Putting His Work In
from Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now,
“The goal is to make the same journey that Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider did last winter,” Edvinsson told writer Johan Rylander of gp.se....
Edvinsson was chosen sixth overall in the 2021 NHL entry draft. In between, Detroit tabbed Raymond with the fourth overall choice in 2020. Edvinsson signed an entry-level deal with the Red Wings in April. He was a finalist for SHL rookie of the year and EHC Young Player of the Year.
The summer training appears to be paying dividends. He’s reporting that he is now carrying 210 pounds on his 6-foot-4 frame.
“I can feel it,” Edvinsson says of the additional strength. “It feels like I’m on the right track.