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 Frolunds and Vasteras in Sweden, and has been compared to Tampa defenseman Victor Hedman because of his size and mobility.
Edvinsson likes needs another year or two in Sweden before coming over to North America.
Scouts feel Edvinsson is further ahead defensively than offensively, but like many of his intangibles.
Michigan boasted the top two picks in the draft, with defenseman Owen Power going No. 1 overall to the Buffalo Sabres, and center Matty Beniers going No.