RD Simon Edvinsson - Grand Rapids Griffins., AHL (2021, 6th, DET)

[VictorLustig]

As of now Simon Edvinsson should be considered the top Swedish player for the 2021 draft. Smooth 6'3 defenseman with fantastic mobility in all directions. High end puck skills for a big guy as well. Tough to rate his hockey sense and decision making at this point as he's rarely challenged playing on dominant teams in lower level leagues.

Simon Edvinsson at eliteprospects.com

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[Simon Olofsson]

Like him alot. Should be draft eligible at any point

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I was impressed. I didn't find the defensive errors to be as bas as the reports, although I don't doubt the reports of those who've seen more. He can obviously skate and has a good amount of offensive ability. He didn't stand out as bad defensively. A few bad decisions, but he also made some nice plays defending.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Great prospect, looks huge out there.

 

[Ethansavestheday]

For those who’ve been able to watch him lately, how does he compare to Anton Olsson who is also 2021 draft eligible and has already seen playing time in the SHL? Playing styles, potential wise, etc.

 

[Simon Olofsson]

Best defender in 2021, dont mind me

 

[VictorLustig]

Best defender in 2021, dont mind me

He's sure taken his game to another level these past few months. Don't know enough about next years class to agree with you.

 

[MMC]

I'm seeing him mocked as high as 5 on some sites, but there doesn't seem to be much talk about Edvinsson. Can someone tell me more about him?

 

[PuckPoise]

Good size, great skater, great puck skills. More of a Broberg type of puck-rusher than a creative puck moving guy? That is the impression I got so far.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

 

[Campus]

 

[Killerjas]

Reminds me of a more rounded Wallinder. Next year's D prospects are looking great.

 

[Gabrielor]

Title needs fixing, he's a left shot.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Selected for Team Sweden U20.

 

[Fresh Prince55]

Selected for Team Sweden U20.

Kid has a chance to move up the draft boards this year.

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

I ranked him 3rd in March 2020. But a Swedish defender of his age has to make his way in SHL to hope to be selected top 10.

 

[Appleyard]

Scouting Report: Simon Edvinsson - Smaht Scouting

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Scouting Report: Simon Edvinsson - Smaht Scouting

Cliffnotes version of the article: Very good hands and skating, ok to good defensively, sometimes gets caught up ice gambling a bit, muffin shot.
Compared to Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

The kid looks really good in the clips and highlights I've been able to snag. Edvinsson looks like he could be a top pair minute muncher at some point.

 

[simonedvinsson]

Very good hands and skating, ok to good defensively, sometimes gets caught up ice gambling a bit, muffin shot.

that's a pretty good rundown of his game from what i've seen.

 

[theslatcher]

7D in the SHL today, making his debut.

 

[Fresh Prince55]

Good to see him playing in the SHL in his draft year.

 

[VictorLustig]

Looked pretty comfortable out there. Didn't play much but had a couple of neat defensive plays.

 

[KRM]

Looked pretty comfortable out there. Didn't play much but had a couple of neat defensive plays.

First with the hit and then the pokecheck. Should play ahead of Grönlund even when all are healthy.

 

[MMC]

Very surprised he didn't make the WJC team

 

[VictorLustig]

Very surprised he didn't make the WJC team

I'm glad Edvinsson didn't make the team. He's better than a few players who made it but his role would have been very minor. He's better off training/playing with Frölunda.