Soderblom was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.
Soderblom garnered 29 points in 61 regular-season outings with AHL Grand Rapids in 2023-24. The 23-year-old's last appearance in the NHL came with Detroit during the 2022-23 campaign. The Swedish forward showed a sliver of promise in his lone season with the Red Wings -- he logged five goals and three assists in 21 regular-season appearances.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Sent to AHL
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Soderblom was assign to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
With Tyler Bertuzzi and Filip Zadina nearing returns, Soderblom will rejoin AHL Grand Rapids. The rookie winger has five goals and three assists through 21 games with Detroit.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Secures second game-winner
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Soderblom scored a third-period tally during a 4-2 win over the visiting Senators on Saturday.
Soderblom gave the Red Wings their first lead with a goal 1:18 after Lucas Raymond tied the Atlantic Division matchup. The 21-year-old rookie left winger compiled just two goals in his opening 13 outings, but has secured one point in each of his past five appearances (three goals, two assists). A third-liner, Soderblom added three shots and two hits in 10:10 of ice time Saturday.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Delivers clutch goal
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Soderblom scored on his only shot in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Lightning.
Lightning netminder Brian Elliott skated out of the crease and carelessly swept the puck along the end boards, with Joe Veleno intercepting and feeding a one-timer to Soderblom for the game-winning goal. Soderblom is now on a three-game point streak comprised of two goals and an assist.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Set to return
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Soderblom will return to the lineup against the Lightning on Wednesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Soderblom was scratched from Monday's road clash with the Capitals, but there's no word of a new injury for the Swede. The Wings are simply managing the rookie's workload after he missed 14 games with a lower-body injury. Detroit has lost six straight games and this team could use a spark from Soderblom, who is on a two-game point streak.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Tacks on another point
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Soderblom added an assist Saturday in a 6-3 loss to the Senators.
Soderblom missed over a month with a lower-body injury, but the rookie has a goal and an assist over a pair of games since rejoining the lineup. The Swedish prospect currently occupies a fourth-line role as he adjusts to the rigors of the NHL, but he should have no problem holding his own physically as he towers at 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Recalled from minors
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Soderblom was called up from AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday.
Soderblom figures to immediately jump into the lineup against the Wild on Wednesday after Dylan Larkin (hand) was ruled out. Prior to suffering a lower-body injury, the 21-year-old Soderblom was mired in an eight-game pointless streak during which he registered just nine shots on target.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Assigned to AHL
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Soderblom (lower body) was activated from injured reserve and sent to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.
Soderblom missed 13 games after he was injured against Montreal on Nov. 8. Soderblom has two goals in 13 games this season, with 20 shots on net and will get plenty of playing time in the AHL.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Ramps up activity
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Soderblom (lower body) followed Tuesday's morning skate with an "extensive on-ice workout," The Associated Press reports.
The Red Wings are holding out hope that Soderblom will be fit to play this weekend. He's missed the past 12 games, pumping the brakes on what has been a decent start to the Swede's rookie campaign. Soderblom has two goals, eight blocked shots and 10 hits through 13 contests, while averaging 1:49 of ice time on the power play.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Could be back soon
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Soderblom (lower body) could be available to play as early as this weekend, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.
Soderblom has been out since Nov. 8, which could make him a candidate for a conditioning loan in the AHL once he is cleared to return. He has two goals, 20 shots on net, eight blocks and 10 hits in 13 games this season.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Moves to IR
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Soderblom (undisclosed) was moved to injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Soderblom hasn't played since Nov. 8 and won't be available for Tuesday's game versus Anaheim following the move to the IR list. He has two goals, 20 shots on net, eight blocks and 10 hits in 13 games this season.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Isn't available Saturday
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Soderblom (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Los Angeles, per the NHL media site.
Soderblom has two goals, eight blocks and 10 hits in 13 games while averaging 12:58 of ice time. He'll likely play in a bottom-six role once he's healthy.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Still day-to-day
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Soderblom (undisclosed) remains day-to-day ahead of Saturday night's contest against the Kings, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
It's not clear what is going on with Soderblom, who missed his first career NHL contest Thursday, when the Rangers crushed the Red Wings, 8-2. If Soderblom ends up missing more time, the injury-depleted Wings will presumably go back to well in utilizing his fellow countryman, Jonatan Berggren, to shore up the depth on the fourth line.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Not playing Thursday
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Soderblom (undisclosed) will not play against the Rangers on Thursday.
Soderblom is day-to-day according to coach Derek Lalonde. He'll be replaced by Jonatan Berggren in the lineup. Soderblom has two goals in 13 games this season and has not picked up a point in his last eight contests.
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Red Wings' Elmer Soderblom: Adds insurance tally
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Soderblom scored a goal on two shots and added two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Soderblom tallied the Red Wings' last goal in the big win. The 21-year-old has two goals through five games in his first NHL season. He's added 11 shots on net, a minus-1 rating, four PIM and four blocked shots while playing in a third-line role and adding some time on the second power-play unit. A sixth-round pick from 2019, Soderblom has enjoyed a fast ascent to the NHL, but he still needs to show a bit more offense before being an option in fantasy.