Should the Bruins pay a steep price for Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson?

Edvinsson is a 6-foot-6, mobile defenseman who is only 23 years old.

By Conor Ryan · Boston Magazine

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:11 PM

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Conor Ryan evaluates whether the Boston Bruins should pay a steep trade price for defenseman Simon Edvinsson.
The Bruins are among numerous clubs reportedly expressing trade interest in the unsigned 23-year-old restricted free agent.
Detroit interim GM Shawn Horcoff reportedly prefers signing Edvinsson to a contract extension rather than executing a trade.

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The Boston Bruins are reportedly among several NHL teams pursuing restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson from the Detroit Red Wings. Edvinsson remains unsigned in Sweden, with reports indicating he prefers a trade, though Detroit interim general manager Shawn Horcoff's preference is to reach an extension.

Conor Ryan examines whether Boston should meet Detroit's steep asking price to acquire the 23-year-old blueliner. While Ryan notes Edvinsson fits Boston's defensive needs, he argues the Bruins would likely balk at parting with top young centers like James Hagens or Fraser Minten in a single-player trade.

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Should the Bruins pay a steep price for Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson?

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