Edvinsson, 21, will start the season where he left off, in the top four, likely paired with veteran Jeff Petry. Lalonde said he also wants to pair together his big, former No. 6 overall picks, Moritz Seider and Edvinsson, at times.

Even bigger and stronger than last season, defenseman Simon Edvinsson is ready for a big role with the Detroit Red Wings.

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson, a 2021 first-round pick, is being slotted into a top-four role and will likely play big minutes.