Red Wings Rookie Not Flashy, But Effective

Oct 7, 2026, 8:32 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Detroit Hockey Now, by Bob Duff,

William Wallinder made his NHL debut for the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. If you didn’t notice him out there, don’t feel bad.

The Swedish rookie defenseman isn’t one to uncork rink-length rushes. Wallinder won’t be physically hammering opponents like Moritz Seider , or wiring slapshots top shelf like Justin Faulk .

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