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Red Wings select Simon Edvinsson at No. 6, trade up to take goalie Sebastian Cossa

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.

Swedish defenseman Simon Edvinsson is the second-ranked international skater by Central Scouting for the 2021 NHL Draft.

The Red Wings then traded their picks at No. 23, 48 and 138 overall to Dallas and select goalie Sebastian Cossa with the 15th pick overall.

Cossa was generally considered the second best goaltender behind Swede Jesper Wallstedt.

Cossa (6-foot-6) 212-pounds), was 17-1-1 with a 1.