Detroit — The Red Wings went back to Sweden with their first pick Friday, selecting defenseman Simon Edvinsson.
The 6-foot-5, 207 pound Edvinsson played 24 games for Frolunda and Vasteras in Sweden, and has been compared to Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman because of his size and mobility.
The Red Wings then traded their picks at No. 23, 48 and 138 overall to Dallas and selected goalie Sebastian Cossa with the 15th pick overall.
Cossa was generally considered the second-best goaltender in the draft behind Swede Jesper Wallstedt.
Cossa (6-foot-6, 212 pounds), was 17-1-1 with a 1.