Suggested Trade Sees Predators Land Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

The Hockey Writers proposes a speculative trade scenario that would send Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson to the Nashville Predators. Edvinsson remains unsigned into the 2026-27 season and reportedly prefers a trade, though the Red Wings would still favor re-signing him. The article notes that there are currently no active trade discussions between the two franchises, but Nashville general manager Chris MacFarland could pursue the 23-year-old blueliner to bolster his roster.

The proposed deal suggests Nashville acquire Edvinsson via a seven-year sign-and-trade worth $8.5 million annually. In return, the writer suggests Detroit would receive forwards Reid Schaefer and Joakim Kemell, alongside Nashville's 2028 first-round and second-round draft picks. The Red Wings have blue line depth with prospects Axel Sandin-Pelikka and William Willander, making a forward-and-picks return viable if they decide to move Edvinsson.