Edvinsson is honored to be named to the AHL’s Top Prospects team following the 2023-2024 season

Fellow defender Moritz Seider said Edvinsson is an exciting talent.

“I think everyone kind of knew what (Edvinsson) would bring to our team,” Seider said on April 18. “He’s a big, strong skater. He can pass the puck very well, isn’t afraid to block shots and throw his body around. He also has a dynamic element to his attack and that has helped us.”

Edvinsson is constantly working to improve all aspects of his game and said he will use Detroit’s tantalizing end to the season as extra motivation moving forward.

“That’s one of the things I’m motivated by, but nothing is going to come easy,” Edvinsson said. “It will be a tough summer with a lot of training and ice exercises. I want to be at that next level and get as many points as possible as quickly as possible, so that will be the challenge.”

Edvinsson said the feedback he received during his exit interviews with the Griffins and Red Wings will help him during his offseason training.

“We talked about how this season went, my performance and how to prepare for next season,” he said. “I want to start really strong, so I’m going to prepare for the next level.”

Edvinsson, who returned to his native Sweden for the summer, said he plans to see his family and friends when he’s not at the rink or the gym.

“I practice pretty much every day,” Edvinsson said. “I have the weekends off, so I like to go to my parents, just south of Gothenburg, for dinner. I’ll also see my friends, play golf. My golf game isn’t that good right now, but it’s improving.”