With the 6th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have selected Simon Edvinsson from Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) About Simon Edvinsson Simon Edvinsson has all the tools of an elite top-pairing defenceman. From his massive wingspan to his exceptional skating ability at 6-foot-5, he could become
John Wawrow | Associated Press The NHL Draft turned Michigan maize and blue Friday night. And there’s a Hughes sibling reunion set to happen in New Jersey. Whatever challenges the coronavirus pandemic presented scouts in grading prospects, many of whom played shortened seasons, was unable to put a dent on the Wolverines’ hold on the top
Detroit picks defenseman Simon Edvinsson at No. 6, then trades up to get Sebastian Cossa, the first goalie selected, at No. 15. #LGRW
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
With the 15th pick of the 2021 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have selected Sebastian Cossa from the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL) About Sebastian Cossa While Jesper Wallstedt has been recieving most of the attention among goaltenders in the 2021 Draft class, Sebastian Cossa is no slouch himself. Despite
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman and his hockey operations personnel are gathered Friday at Little Caesars Arena for the first round of the 2021 draft. The amateur scouts, helmed by director of amateur scouting Kris Draper, are charged with providing input as Yzerman heads up his third draft since taking command of the team
Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez grades the Detroit Red Wings’ choice of Western Hockey League goalie Sebastian Cossa as the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft. Grade: C One day after trading for Alex Nedeljkovic, Steve Yzerman made another trade for another goalie and moved up seven spots to take Cossa, a 6-foot-6
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman addressed the team’s need for an elite goaltending prospect by moving up in the 2021 NHL draft Friday to grab Sebastian Cossa. Cossa, 6-foot-6, 212-pounder, posted a 17-1-1 record with a 1.57 GAA and .941 save percentage in 19 games with the Edmonton Oil Kings in the Western Hockey League.
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
Well after all the waiting, Detroit got their 2021 Entry Draft started with the team selecting defenseman Simon Edvinsson from Frolunda. With William Eklund still on the board, I was hoping that Yzerman would take the forward, but instead he took a defenseman who could have some people looking back in a few years and
The Detroit Red Wings were linked with a number of players throughout the lead up to the NHL Draft, but Steve Yzerman and company went back to Frolunda and made their choice Simon Edvinsson. The first five picks went like this: 1. Buffalo – Owen Power 2. Seattle – Matty Beniers 3. Anaheim – Mason
Welcome back to the second pick of the first round for the Red Wings. I hope you’ve enjoyed yourself between Detroit’s own #6 overall pick and now. This one came a little quicker than we were anticipating, as the Wings traded with Dallas to move into the #15 slot in return for picks #23, 48
After jolting the fan base with its pick of Simon Edvinsson over fanbase hopeful William Eklund, the Detroit Red Wings made some more noise and traded up to the 15th overall pick with Dallas. Detroit dealt its 23rd overall pick, 48th overall pick (2nd rounder), and its 138th (5th rounder). And Yzerman didn’t disappoint as
Carley Johnston, Art Regner, and Ken Kal break down the 2021 NHL Draft live from the #LGRW Draft Party at Little Caesars Arena. Plus, the crew is joined by special guest Mickey Redmond! Presented by: Meijer
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while Ken Holland wouldn’t say much, a deal between the Edmonton Oilers and Zach Hyman seems imminent. Will it be an eight-year deal or a seven-year deal? Meanwhile, could Eric Staal return to the Montreal Canadiens and Marc Staal to the Detroit Red Wings? The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly taking
Detroit — Sometimes an athlete gets traded to a city and team that isn’t a match, or isn’t an ideal fit. That would not be an apt description with new Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic. Acquired Thursday by the Wings from Carolina for the rights to unrestricted free-agent goalie Jonathan Bernier and a third-round pick in
The trade could not be more ideal for Alex Nedeljkovic. He has an opportunity to establish himself as a No. 1 goaltender on an Original Six team run by a legend. He doesn’t have to move away from his wife for the season. And the neediest creature in the family doesn’t have to interrupt Zoom
A pair of “Original ”6 National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July 23 saw a long-time executive take a new job, and the face of a franchise get traded to a new team. The THW time machine has plenty of fuel to take us back through the decades to
Tonight’s the night that so many NHL fans have been waiting for — the 2021 NHL Draft will kick off tonight from the NHL Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. Steve Yzerman currently holds two picks in the 1st round, which could shape up to be a turning point for his rebuild. The Red Wings
Trade Analysis: The Detroit Red Wings acquire Alex Nedeljkovic from the Carolina Hurricanes – EP Rinkside The acquisition cost is meager, to say the least. Even after you subtract the third-round pick they sent to the Hurricanes, they still have five picks in the first three rounds of the upcoming draft (including their own 3rd,