Detroit’s first round picks are Simon Edvinsson!!!! And

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Earlier today I gave some more thoughts on the trade for Nedeljkovic. There is no downside to that deal. In fact, it may have added a piece to the “core” as it stands. 25 years old with some impressive performances last year, this move certainly took the sting out of Petruzzelli moving on.

With the 6th pick in the 2021 #NHLDraft, the #RedWings select…

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson! 🙌#DRWDraft x #LGRW pic.twitter.com/iJEEG6xbXc

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 24, 2021

Detroit’s first pick in the draft is Simon Edvinsson! This is the guy I really wanted, awesome!

I wrote earlier in the year “not to get attached” because this kid could be off the draft board. I’m really excited for this one. Incredible skating. I would assume he plays overseas this year but possible for GR next season. Could look really good next to Seider

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