The Detroit Red Wings announced a two-year extension with depth forward Elmer Söderblom.

The Red Wings announced on Wednesday, the extension of winger Elmer Söderblom to a new two-year deal with an annual cap hit at $1.125 million per season. 

After recording 17 points through 38 AHL games in Grand Rapids this past season, Söderblom could be given a extended look at a main roster spot. 

A former sixth-round pick in 2019, Söderblom has posted respectable numbers with a 0.45 point-per-game pace in the AHL and 0.40 in the NHL. Production that might be giving Steve Yzerman and Detroit’s front office something to think about as they assess potential bottom-six options, where roster spots could be up for grabs.

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At 6-foot-8 and roughly 250 pounds, the 23-year-old Swedish winger can look to borrow from the likes of Brian Boyle. The former longtime bottom-six centre carved out a meaningful role for himself as he would record 20-35 points while also working as a great physical tone setter. 

Boyle's role made him an impact through 124 playoff games in which he went to two straight Stanley Cup Finals in 2014 and 2015 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

This role could be more than attainable for Söderblom as he's shown slightly higher upside in terms of scoring and could learn how to use his large body to leave to lasting impact on opponents. 

The entire NHL has been put on notice by the Florida Panthers as physical, gritty hockey is what wins championships now and a role player like Söderblom could be a step in the right direction for the Red Wings.

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