Edvinsson preparing for NHL debut with strength training
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For Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, the summer is about honing his offensive skills. Back home in Kungsbacka, Sweden, the 21-year-old is preparing intensely for the 2024-25 season, which will be his first full campaign in the NHL.
Selected sixth overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Edvinsson believes his 16-game stint with the Red Wings at the end of the 2023-24 season showcased his ability to transition to the smaller North American ice surface:
"I like the small ice and I'm starting to get a grip on things," Edvinsson told Christian Johansson of Norra Halland. "I feel great because I know what I need to work on to grow my game."
Edvinsson felt significantly different in the NHL last season compared to his nine-game stint the previous season:
"I was more ready," he said. "I knew what I was getting into. When I got called up, I had a confidence I didn't have the first season."
He emphasizes that overcoming mental blocks is crucial for young players adjusting to the NHL:
"About 80-85% is the mental side," Edvinsson said. "Being in the present. With the right frame of mind, playing becomes easy."
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JUILLET 17 | 48 ANSWERS Edvinsson preparing for NHL debut with strength training What was the key to Simon Edvinsson's improved performance? | ||
| Intensive summer training | 16 | 33.3 % |
| Previous NHL experience | 4 | 8.3 % |
| Adapting to smaller ice | 4 | 8.3 % |
| Mental strength and confidence | 24 | 50 % |
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