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Sharks Can Be Patient in Pursuing Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

The Detroit Red Wings can’t help themselves from making headlines in regard to the management of their unhappy players, attracting attention from several other teams, including the San Jose Sharks.…

By Sean Rinn · The Hockey Writers

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 5:25 PM

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The writer argues the San Jose Sharks should wait patiently rather than overpay to trade for Simon Edvinsson.
Edvinsson has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings and returned to Sweden without a contract.
A reported trade offer from San Jose for the permanent acquisition of Edvinsson was rejected by Detroit.

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The Hockey Writers argues that the San Jose Sharks should remain patient in trade talks for Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson. The 23-year-old blueliner has returned home to Sweden and requested a trade while Detroit faces a December 1 contract deadline. San Jose has reportedly held substantive discussions with Detroit and previously had a serious trade proposal rejected.

The writer believes the Sharks should wait for Detroit's leverage to diminish rather than surrendering top forward prospects. Insiders report Detroit has sought young centers from pursuing teams, but San Jose is advised to offer draft picks and minor-league prospects instead.

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Sharks Can Be Patient in Pursuing Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

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