Simon Edvinsson

Simon Edvinsson

22-Year-Old DefensemanD
Detroit Red Wings
2025 Fantasy Outlook
In his first full season with the Red Wings, Edvinsson took on a first-pairing role and didn't look out of place. The 2021 No. 6 overall pick posted seven goals (three game-winners), 24 helpers, 67 PIM, 86 shots on goal, 86 hits, 144 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 78 games in 2024-25. He’s relatively mobile for a 6-foot-6 defenseman, and at 22 years old, the hulking blueliner will continue to gain playing time at even strength. The Swede was tied for the team lead in primary assists (14) on defense last season with Moritz Seider, so Edvinsson could carve out a role with the No. 2 power-play unit in 2025-26 if he continues to grow offensively. The rearguard should be capable of improving across the board, as he will be a restricted free agent after the 2025-26 campaign. Don’t forget about this well-rounded youngster late in upcoming drafts. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Red Wings in April of 2022.
Sinks empty-netter Saturday
DDetroit Red Wings
October 12, 2025
Edvinsson scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
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Edvinsson picked up his first point of the campaign to give the Red Wings some breathing room late in the third period. He's added four shots on net, four hits, four blocked shots and four PIM over two contests. Edvinsson is playing on the second pairing at even strength but isn't getting much power-play time, which could limit his offense in the event Axel Sandin-Pellikka stays on the NHL roster all year. Nonetheless, Edvinsson offers some upside as an all-around defender for fantasy purposes.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    21:55
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:19
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:20
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
18:15
0:01
1:12
2024–25
21:07
0:24
1:33
2025–26
21:55
0:19
1:20
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
Last season, Edvinsson saw action in 16 games for the Wings in which he notched one goal, one assist and 26 hits while averaging 18:15 of ice time. In total, the Swedish blueliner has played in 25 contests at the NHL level but could be in line for an expanded role heading into the upcoming campaign. In the minors, the 2021 sixth-overall pick garnered 30 points in 54 outings during the previous year, so he could offer some offensive upside. Still, Edvinsson won't be a Norris Trophy nominee during his career and figures to offer mid-range fantasy value at best.
One of the consensus top prospects in the league, Edvinsson spent the vast majority of his first season in North America with AHL Grand Rapids, finishing with five goals and 27 points in 2022-23. He also scored twice in a brief nine-game stint with the Wings. Still just 20 years of age, the former No. 6 overall selection (2021) has a real chance to skate alongside Moritz Seider on Detroit's top defensive pair at some point in the not too distant future. However, there's a real chance Edvinsson will start the upcoming season back in the minors instead of receiving minimal playing time at the NHL level. Fantasy managers should plan on seeing how Edvinsson's usage appears to be shaking out during training camp. If it looks like he'll be handed a substantial role at the NHL level, Edvinsson will have appeal in redraft formats this year.
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Playing Thursday
DDetroit Red Wings
October 1, 2025
Edvinsson (lower body) will suit up against the Leafs on Thursday, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.
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Cleared for contact
DDetroit Red Wings
Lower Body
September 30, 2025
Edvinsson (lower body) has been cleared for contact but won't play against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
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Should play Opening Night
DDetroit Red Wings
Lower Body
September 29, 2025
Edvinsson (lower body) is expected to be available for the start of the regular season, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com on Monday.
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Sustains lower-body injury
DDetroit Red Wings
Lower Body
September 17, 2025
Edvinsson (lower body) is expected to miss a couple of weeks, but he should be available "around the start of the regular season," general manager Steve Yzerman told Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site Wednesday.
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Picks up two assists Wednesday
DDetroit Red Wings
April 17, 2025
Edvinsson logged two assists, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-4 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Devils.
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Will play at Worlds
DDetroit Red Wings
May 8, 2025
Edvinsson is expected to represent Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, the Red Wings announced Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Edvinsson had seven goals, 31 points, 67 PIM, 86 hits and 144 blocks across 78 outings with Detroit in 2024-25. This will be his first time playing in a World Championship, but he did record a goal and an assist in six games with Sweden during the 2022 World Juniors.
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