As Detroit locks up its stars, Simon Edvinsson’s camp eyes a massive payday. Frustrated by stalled negotiations, the Swedish blueliner is demanding a contract reflecting the market's skyrocketing value.
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson has not changed his stance amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish defenseman remains locked in a contract stalemate with Detroit management as his camp seeks a significant long-term deal that aligns with recent league-wide market trends for young blueliners.
Edvinsson is reportedly seeking a contract comparable to Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium's eight-year, $75.04 million extension. While Detroit recently signed Alex DeBrincat to a major extension, Edvinsson is reportedly frustrated after the team failed to present a viable offer since last offseason, despite interim general manager Shawn Horcoff expressing a desire to keep him long-term.
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