Elmer Soderblom LW DET Wed 7/2/25 1:14 PM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom signed a two-year, $2.25 million contract with the Red Wings on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom was a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level contract. The 23-year-old had four goals, 11 points, six PIM and 43 hits in 26 appearances with the Red Wings in 2024-25. He also recorded five goals, 17 points and 29 PIM in 38 regular-season outings with AHL Grand Rapids. He's got a great chance of starting the upcoming season as part of Detroit's bottom six.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Sat 4/19/25 8:48 PM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom (undisclosed) was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom missed Detroit's final five games of the 2024-25 campaign due to the injury, but his shift to the minors suggests that he's healthy now. He finished the NHL regular season with four goals and 11 points in 26 outings with the Red Wings. The 23-year-old also has five goals and 17 points across 38 appearances with Grand Rapids this season.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Sun 4/13/25 12:19 PM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Detroit's final three regular-season games, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom had already missed two games with a still-undisclosed injury that will ultimately cost the 23-year-old winger the remainder of the season. Soderblom will finish with four goals and 11 points in 26 games.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Fri 4/11/25 6:58 PM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom (undisclosed) will miss Friday's game versus the Lightning, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom will miss the second game in a row and the seventh contest in the last 11. The 23-year-old winger's next chance to play is Monday in the Red Wings' home finale against the Stars. Given that the Red Wings are unlikely to make the playoffs, Soderblom could be shut down if he doesn't make progress in healing from this injury.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Thu 4/10/25 6:55 PM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus Florida, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom has four goals, 11 points and 43 hits in 26 appearances with Detroit in 2024-25. Austin Watson, who was recalled Tuesday from AHL Grand Rapids, is set to draw into the lineup due to Soderblom's absence.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Thu 4/10/25 12:08 PM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom didn't participate in Thursday's game-day skate, raising doubts regarding his availability against the Panthers, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom previously missed four games with an undisclosed injury, so it's possible that the winger is still working his way back to 100 percent. If the 23-year-old winger can't give it a go Thursday, Austin Watson is expected to rejoin the lineup.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Sat 4/5/25 12:38 AM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom notched an assist and four shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom missed four games due to an undisclosed injury, but he logged a decent 15:57 of ice time in his return to a middle-six role. The physical winger has three points over his last four outings dating back to March 16 -- he's missed five contests due to the injury in that span. The 23-year-old is up to 11 points, 35 shots on net, 41 hits and a plus-3 rating across 24 appearances, which makes him an option for fantasy managers in deeper formats who need a mix of depth scoring and grit.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Fri 4/4/25 11:15 AM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Carolina on Friday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom will return to the lineup following a four-game stint on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. In his 23 appearances for the Wings this season, the 23-year-old Swede has generated four goals and six helpers while averaging 13:13 of ice time. Soderblom's return to the lineup figures to relegate Dominik Shine to the press box.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Thu 4/3/25 12:39 PM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Head coach Todd McLellan said Thursday that there's a chance Soderblom (undisclosed) could be available for Friday's game against Carolina, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom has missed the last four games due to his injury, and he's been considered day-to-day. However, he's been skating recently and appears to be closing in on his return to game action. While Soderblom seems to be trending in the right direction, the Red Wings will likely wait to see how he feels leading up to Friday's puck drop before determining his status.
Elmer Soderblom LW DET Mon 3/31/25 1:39 PM
Elmer Soderblom
LW DET
Soderblom (undisclosed) is day-to-day and won't play against St. Louis on Tuesday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Soderblom skated on his own Monday but won't travel with the team to St. Louis. He will miss his fourth straight outing after returning to the lineup against Utah last Monday following a one-game absence. Soderblom has contributed four goals, 10 points, 31 shots on net and 41 hits in 23 NHL appearances this season.