2022-23 Player in Review: Simon Edvinsson
Defenseman Simon Edvinsson skated in his rookie season during 2022-23 and notched 27 points (5-22—27) and 52 penalty minutes in 52 games with the Griffins. He also appeared in nine games with the Detroit Red Wings, scoring two goals and totaling 12 penalty minutes.
Regular Season Stat Line
52 GP, 5 goals, 22 assists, 27 points, -3 rating, 52 PIM with GRG
9 GP, 2 goals, 0 assists, 2 points, -7 rating, 12 PIM with DET
Contract Status
Signed with Detroit through the 2024-25 season
2022-23 Player Review | Simon Edvinsson
By the Numbers
11 – His five goals tied for 11th among rookie defensemen in the AHL.
1 – He made his AHL debut on Oct. 14 against the San Diego Gulls, recording his first AHL point in the process with an assist.
22 – His 22 assists tied for sixth among AHL rookie defensemen.
3 – He scored his first AHL goal on an empty net during a three-point contest (1-2—3) in his second game on Oct. 15 against San Diego.
4 – He amassed four multi-point outings, which included a season-high four points (1-3—4) in a 5-4 victory over Rockford on Feb. 15. He also finished the game with a plus-five rating.
8 – His 27 points tied for eighth among first-year defensemen in the AHL.
2 – He notched two three-game point streaks from Oct. 30-Nov. 4 and from Jan. 18-29.
52 – His 52 penalty minutes tied for 10th among AHL rookie defensemen.
3 – Amassed a season-high three-game assist streak (0-4—4) from Oct. 30-Nov. 4.
2 – Scored goals in two straight games from Jan. 28-29 against Milwaukee and Chicago, respectively.
18 – He made his long-awaited NHL debut with Detroit on March 18 against the Colorado Avalanche.
23 – He bagged his first NHL point with a goal against St. Louis Blues’ Joel Hofer on March 23. He later picked up his second point with a goal on April 6 against the Buffalo Sabres.
Newsworthy
Red Wings defense pipeline: Why the blue line is Detroit’s top strength - The Athletic
Yzerman taking patient approach to development of Red Wings prospects (nhl.com)
Tomorrow's Red Wings: Edvinsson a Star in the Making (detroithockeynow.com)
Simon Edvinsson’s beneficial stint with Red Wings wraps up tonight - mlive.com
Simon Edvinsson learning as he racks up games with Detroit Red Wings (freep.com)
Playing in Grand Rapids proved to be beneficial for Red Wings' Edvinsson (detroitnews.com)
More challenges ahead in Simon Edvinsson’s transition to NHL - mlive.com
Simon Edvinsson relishing NHL life with Detroit Red Wings (detroitnews.com)
Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson learning to use big frame for physical game - mlive.com
Simon Edvinsson has benefitted from time with Detroit Red Wings (freep.com)
Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson sticks around for another game, with family in town - mlive.com
Simon Edvinsson to play second game with Detroit Red Wings (freep.com)
Grand Rapids Griffins | Waiting in the Wings | Simon Edvinsson (griffinshockey.com)
Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson comfortable, confident in NHL debut (detroitnews.com)
Simon Edvinsson’s NHL debut has Red Wings ‘excited, optimistic’ for future - mlive.com
Edvinsson Displaying Promise in Red Wings Debut (detroithockeynow.com)
Red Wings ‘excited, optimistic’ after Simon Edvinsson’s NHL debut - The Athletic
Edvinsson on expected NHL debut: 'They called me up here for a reason'
Simon Edvinsson nervous about NHL debut, but Red Wings eager to see top prospect - mlive.com
Detroit Red Wings eager to see 2021 first-round pick Simon Edvinsson (freep.com)
Yzerman sees Detroit 'moving in the right direction' as organization (nhl.com)
Detroit Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson finding fewer bumps in NHL journey (detroitnews.com)
Red Wings’ top 2021 pick Simon Edvinsson benefitting with season in Grand Rapids - mlive.com
Red Wings prospect Simon Edvinsson surging after midseason meeting with team brass - The Athletic
Grand Rapids Griffins | Taking it Slow (griffinshockey.com)
Detroit Red Wings are No. 4 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings - The Athletic
'This is good progress': Simon Edvinsson maturing, learning with Griffins (nhl.com)
Edvinsson off to strong start with Griffins | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League
Game Notes - Rookies Hanas, Tyutyayev, Edvinsson Get First Pro Goals (accesshockeymi.com)
Red Wings Prospect Edvinsson Embracing AHL Learning Experience (detroithockeynow.com)
Photo at top by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins
